Episode #23 - Daniel Merriman talks about social sciences and ethics in tech

In this kick off episode of our fourth season we're joined by Daniel Merriman, an engineering manager from York. Daniel talks about his route into tech via social sciences, the impact of sociology and the human element of tech that's sometimes forgotten, and the ethics of development and tech.

In this Episode

In the very first episode of the brand new season, Season 4, we’re talking to Daniel Merriman about his route into tech, and the softer skills side of people management.

Daniel also talks about his social sciences background and how it helps with his role as engineering manager with Citizens Advice. We discuss the impact of sociology and the human element of tech that’s sometimes forgotten, and the ethics of development and tech.

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Resources

We mention a few different resources in the show and you can find them here:

• Find Dan on twitter and on LinkedIn
• Watch one of Dan’s presentations on Product Management and the Sociological Imagination

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