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We've released 4 episodes about Amazon:

153: People who listened to this episode also listened to...

In this episode we peel back the curtain behind ranking and recommendation systems. How does that top 100 list on MyAnimeList work? Why does Amazon recommend me weird stuff? Those questions answered, and more!

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031: HCI and UX with Elizabeth Chesters

In this episode we are joined by Elizabeth Chesters, a user experience consultant, human-computer interaction student, and software developer. We ask her about her job, what HCI is, and what's in store in the future for how we interact with our devices. Follow El: Intro/outro music: JACKS – Runaway Fashion

014: Internet all the Things!

We discuss how lives are becoming more internet connected, the history and hype around ‘smart homes’, and generally demystify the Internet of Things. Further reading: Intro/outro music: JACKS – Runaway Fashion

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