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Ben talks to Pam Selle on the importance of self-impossed structure, voice coding, and living with RSI. Recurse Center Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs MacVimSpeak Hands-Free Coding Keyboardio It's Not Carpal Tunnel Syndrome! Choosing a JavaScript Framework Pam on Twitter Turing-Incomplete Podcast Haymakers For Hope: Ben's Charity Boxing MatchSupport Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots

Ben talks with Carin Meier on the writer's process, how programming relates to the arts, and the importance of a graduated and immersive approach to learning. Living Clojure Mathematica Ease into 5k 4Clojure Wonderland Katas Hitchhiker's Guide to Clojure Parrot AR Drones How Clojure Saved My Chickens Carin on Twitter Support Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots

Ben talks with Justin Gitlin on changing the experience of a social media platform, as well as shaping game dev to art (and vice versa). Mode Set Ello Facebook real-name policy controversy OhHeckYeah Dwarf fortress Rototo An Interview With Scott Adams Communikey Festival Justin on Twitter Support Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots

Ben sits down with therapist/writer/podcaster/speaker/Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu champion Georgia Dow to discuss the value of new experiences, the advantages of private mentorship, and living life to its fullest. iMore Vector Podcast Isometric Podcast Royal Mews Georgia, true to her word Georgia on Twitter Support Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots

Ben talks to Sir John Hargrave, CEO of Media Shower, about his new book Mind Hacking on the power of reprogramming one's thoughts to maintain new habits, and innovations to the traditional publishing model. Media Shower Mind Hacking CBT Therapy Philsophy Software is Eating the World- Marc Andreessen GitBook Sir John on Twitter Support Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots

Ben talks to Mike Brittain, VP of Engineering at Etsy, on interacting with the development community, strides in diversity practices, the pros/cons of an open office, and the difficulties in transitioning from engineering to management. The Art of the Dojo Spotify's NYC Office Facebook's Vending Machines Managing Humans- Michael Lopp Mike on Twitter Support Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots

Ben talks to Craig Andera, developer at Cognitect, on his latest 20% time project, how Clojure gets made, and driving immutability into a database. Cognicast Kinesis Keyboards khordr Datomic "Simplicity Matters"- Rich Hickey Mile...Mile & a Half (Documentary) "Programming with Hand Tools"- Tim Ewald Falcon 4.0 Craig on Twitter Support Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots

Ben talks with Pat Brisbin on his new book, and the future of Haskell at thoughtbot. Maybe Haskell announcement thoughtbot's books Learn You a Haskell for Great Good Upcase Haskell excercises Carnival haskell on heroku Yesod Maybe Haskell (50% off for our listeners!) Pat on Twitter Support Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots

Chad officially welcomes Ben back to the podcast, discuses the employer/employee ideology that can facilitate a successful sabbatical, and reveals some exclusives on the future of thoughtbot. Turing School Ben on the Healthy Hacker podcast Pogo-stick Chair Hound Upcase Rugby explained for Chad New thoughtbot Office Bath Ruby Support Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots

Chad talks with Ben Arent, product manager at Rackspace, on the pros/cons of app acquisition, as well as their favorite Sass tools. Rackspace Airbrake Go Programing Language Hybrid Cloud OnMetal Cloud Servers Open Computer Project Segment Intercom Tender Support Slate Temper Hubspot Ben on Twitter Support Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots