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  1. SEASON
    Human-Computer Interaction

    Human-Computer Interaction

    Human-computer interaction is the study of how people interact with technology. From interfaces to intent prediction, and from dark patterns to delightful defaults. This season of Data Skeptic explores the evolving myriad of ways in which humans interact with computational devices.

  2. EP 01
    Working in Extended Reality

    Working in Extended Reality

    11/9/2026

    Doug Bowman, Professor of Computer Science at Virginia Tech, joins Kyle to explore how augmented reality, virtual reality, and AI are reshaping the future of human-computer interaction. From wearable …

    Doug Bowman
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  3. EP 02
    TastePrint

    TastePrint

    10/29/2026

    What if we could 3D print food with customized flavors and textures? Yamato Miyatake joins us to explore how digital food fabrication, human-computer interaction, and AI could transform the future of …

    Yamato Miyatake
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  4. EP 03
    Gestures Around the Ear

    Gestures Around the Ear

    10/18/2026

    The next evolution of wearable technology may not require new screens or controllers, but new ways to interact with the devices we already wear. Shaikh Shawon explores how gesture-sensing earbuds coul…

    Shaikh Shawon Arefin Shimon
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  5. EP 04
    Implicit Interactions

    Implicit Interactions

    10/5/2026

    How do we design robots and autonomous vehicles that understand the unwritten rules of human behavior? Kyle speaks with Cornell Tech professor Wendy Ju about implicit interaction, “Wizard of Oz” proto…

    Wendy Ju
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  6. EP 05
    The Lived Informatics Model

    The Lived Informatics Model

    9/25/2026

    The data we collect about ourselves can tell us a lot—but only if the technology collecting it actually fits into our lives. Daniel Epstein explores personal informatics, from fitness trackers and foo…

    Daniel Epstein
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