Complex socio-technical systems are hard; film at 11.

Article by Bridget Kromhout

We focus so often on technical anti-patterns, neglecting similar problems inside our social structures. Spoiler alert: the solutions to many difficulties that seem technical can be found by examining our interactions with others. Let's talk about five things you'll want to know when working with those pesky creatures known as humans.

1. Tech is Not a Panacea
2. Good Team Interactions: Build, Because You Can't Buy
3. Tech, Like Soylent Green, is Made of People
4. Good Fences Make Good Neighbors
5. Avoiding Sadness as a Service