In this episode, Lola delivers a strong hot take, challenging the notion that technical success automatically qualifies one to solve all the world's most complex problems. She and Mamuna dive deep into the dangerous hubris of assuming software expertise translates to solving issues like world hunger, politics, or even hardware production.
💡 We cover:
Why the "tech is eating the world" mindset creates overconfidence.
Why the people side is the most underestimated variable in problem-solving.
The concept of Wicked Problems: solving one area can worsen another.
Why hardware is 15 to 25 times harder than software due to fulfillment.
Why you must plan for "foreseeable consequences" instead of shipping first.
🎙️ Hosts:Mamuna Oladipo & Lola Oyelayo-Pearson
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Show Notes:
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• Wicked Problems: https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/wicked-problem/about/What-is-a-wicked-problem