Hanselminutes with Scott Hanselman

Justin Garrison, Head of Product at Sidero Labs and co-host of the FAFO.FM podcast, shares his passion for Linux and the Linux Desktop. He discusses his journey through various Linux distributions, highlighting innovation in gaming with Steam's Proton and the versatility of Bazite. The challenges of transitioning from X11 to Wayland take center stage, revealing compatibility woes. The episode also dives into home automation, emphasizing self-hosting solutions and the importance of open-source tech for non-technical users.

Join Dr. Peter Lee, President of Microsoft Research and AI expert, as he unveils the transformative power of artificial intelligence in medicine. He discusses the evolution of generative AI like GPT-4 and its implications for patient care and medical research. Delving into the ethical challenges and societal impacts, Dr. Lee shares personal stories of integrating technology in healthcare. From skepticism to standard care, he illustrates how AI is revolutionizing health, emphasizing the importance of empathy and ethics in this new frontier.

In this episode of Hanselminutes, Scott Hanselman sits down with the visionary Dr. Mary Lou Jepsen, founder and CEO of Openwater. Dr. Jepsen shares her groundbreaking work in developing advanced imaging technologies that have the potential to revolutionize medical diagnostics and treatment. From her journey through big tech companies like Google and Facebook to her pioneering efforts at Openwater, Dr. Jepsen discusses how her team is leveraging red light and ultrasound to create affordable, wearable devices that can see into the human body with unprecedented clarity. In association with the ACM ByteCast.

Today we delve into the process of migrating data to the cloud with Louis Beaudoin-Allaire, Principal Developer at ShareGate. Scott learns about the benefits of cloud migration and the best practices for a successful transition. Louis shares his expertise on how to move with performance and data integrity. Fanning out and moving huge amounts of data robustly is harder than you'd think and there's some super interesting technology involved in making it happen.https://www.sharegate.com

Zach Lloyd, Founder and CEO of Warp, shares his vision of transforming the traditional terminal experience by placing AI at its core. He dives into Warp's innovative features, such as natural language input and contextual awareness, which aim to simplify command line interactions. The journey of Warp from pandemic startup to a powerful Windows application is inspiring. Zach emphasizes the importance of user trust and privacy while enhancing usability through smart completions, making terminal usage more intuitive and collaborative.

Dr. Michael Hansen, a leading developer at Nabu Casa and the genius behind the Rhasspy voice assistant, joins the discussion on the future of open-source voice technology. He delves into the integration of Rhasspy and Home Assistant Voice, emphasizing user privacy and local processing. Discover how innovations like the Wyoming protocol can support underrepresented languages. Hansen also sheds light on the challenges of voice model training and the balance between accessible home automation and technical complexity.

Dr. Cat Hicks is a psychologist studying software teams, a research leader, an empirical interventionist, and a creative entrepreneur. She is the VP of Research Insights for Pluralsight, where she founded the Developer Success Lab, an empirical research lab creating open science for developers and their teams. She talks to Scott about how software teams work, learn, and innovate.https://www.drcathicks.com/https://www.pluralsight.com/developer-success-lab

Manton Reece, CEO and founder of Micro.blog, shares his insights on independent blogging and the digital landscape. He discusses the hurdles of domain registration and the need to maintain online spaces amid content degradation. Manton emphasizes the value of simple, affordable subscription models and how they combat the spam epidemic. He also explores the technical advantages of using Hugo for blogging and the importance of personal expression online, urging everyone to start sharing their stories without hesitation.

Dr. Carlotta Berry, a dynamic professor at the Rose-Hulman Institute, shines a light on making STEM education accessible. She discusses her innovative use of TikTok to engage underrepresented students and tackle burnout in education. The conversation explores the importance of creativity in STEM, the need to challenge societal gender perceptions, and the impact of technology on young learners. Carlotta emphasizes experiential learning and the exciting connection between art and engineering, advocating for a narrative shift in education.

Mark Downie, a Principal Product Manager at Microsoft and the lead maintainer of DasBlog-Core, discusses the evolving landscape of technical blogging. He emphasizes its significance in a world dominated by social media, highlighting the value of owning content and fostering community. Mark shares insights on how to write engaging technical blogs that resonate with developers, urging them to anticipate reader needs and cultivate meaningful connections. He also stresses blogging as a fulfilling tool for personal expression, regardless of audience size.