Welcome to HazChats, where we discuss hazards, technology, and all the human stuff in-between.
As a start-up based in Corvallis, Oregon, HazAdapt is a group looking to bridge the gaps between technology, emergency situations, and equity. Join us on a journey to bring humanity-friendly technology to the forefront of innovation.
HazChats 2024: Back and Better Than Ever | Social Media Evolution
Welcome back to HazChats! It's been a hot minute since our last HazChat and we're excited to return better than ever. Join Ginny and meet our newest host, Krys, HazAdapt's Design Lead, as we discuss the evolution and dangers of social media today and how we're doing it differently.
16 Aug 2022
HazAdapt interview with Emergency Manager: Mike Bamberger, OSU Emergency Manager
Since day one, we've partnered with local emergency managers and community members to ground truth our research and products. But what does a partnership between a tech startup and an emergency manager look like? How did this relationship impact both sides and what we created together?
In this episode of HazChats, we're talking candidly with HazAdapt's longest-standing emergency management expert consultant, Mike Bamberger, CEM®, ORCEM, MEP, the Oregon State University Emergency Manager. Mike has been providing feedback to Ginny and HazAdapt team for over 3 years now, and today, he's sharing his perspective on the relationship and where he sees HazAdapt's future.
4 Jul 2022
HazAdapt Animal Resilience Public Service Announcement: Wild Animals and Fireworks
Fireworks and parades can be scary and harmful for wildlife! Learn more about how you can protect and care for wild animals this 4th of July. Featuring Dr. Ingrid Taylor, DVM.
We love working with local community groups to boost community resilience! This HazAdapt Animal Resilience PSA was brought to you by HazAdapt in partnership with local radio KORC 105.9 FM Corvallis community radio.
4 Jul 2022
HazAdapt Animal Resilience Public Service Announcement: Cats and Fireworks
Fireworks can be scary for your cats! Learn more about how you can protect and care for your pet this 4th of July. Featuring Dr. Ingrid Taylor, DVM.
We love working with local community groups to boost community resilience! This HazAdapt Animal Resilience PSA was brought to you by HazAdapt in partnership with local radio KORC 105.9 FM Corvallis community radio.
30 Jun 2022
HazAdapt Animal Resilience Public Service Announcement: Dogs and Fireworks
Fireworks and parades can be scary for your dogs! Learn more about how you can protect and care for your pet this 4th of July. Featuring Dr. Ingrid Taylor, DVM.
We love working with local community groups to boost community resilience! This HazAdapt Animal Resilience PSA was brought to you by HazAdapt in partnership with local radio KORC 105.9 FM Corvallis community radio.
30 Jun 2022
HazAdapt Earthquake Public Service Announcement
We love working with local community groups to boost community resilience! This HazAdapt Earthquake PSA was brought to you by HazAdapt in partnership with local radio KORC 105.9 FM Corvallis radio.
13 Jun 2022
Recognizing Dehumanization, Online and Offline
In the last podcast we talked about the bystander effect and vigilantism. The natural question was, “How do people get to that point of dehumanizing?"
Where do we see it online? Everywhere.
What does it lead to? Harm.
We'll talk about who's doing it and what it looks like in this episode.
3 Apr 2022
The Polar Extremes in Emergency Response
TRIGGER WARNING: This podcast includes discussion around topics such as sexual assault, domestic violence, physical violence, lynching, stalking, discrimination, harassment, weapons, bullying, and other acts of violence and harm. We acknowledge that this content may be difficult to listen to and encourage you to skip this episode if you anticipate being upset by the discussion.
From the internet to public spaces, there are many places where harm can occur. In this episode, we discuss everything from common crimes to the bystander effect, along with social safety and the biological response to emergency situations.
28 Feb 2022
Testing the Development Cycle
In Episode 4, we went over our origins and goals, and in this discussion, we chat about how to catch blind spots in our biases. This ensures that our product and technology are as inclusive as possible. We'll answer questions, such as:
How are we implementing humanity-friendly technology?
How do we continue to be powerfully sustainable with our tech?
And much more!
4 Feb 2022
Why "Move Fast and Break Things" Causes Harm
This idea "move fast and break things" is the mantra of the tech industry.
Our response: Why should tech be less accountable than other industries?
Today, Ginny talks about something that she hears all the time when talking about our design process and commitment to creating inclusive and humanity-friendly technology.
9 Dec 2021
Intentionality in Technology
How can we do no harm as a technology startup?
CEO Ginny Katz and Software Engineer Joshua Barringer define and discuss humanity-friendly technology and how it is needed now more than ever.
18 Nov 2021
Facebook vs. Humanity-Friendly Technology
Many tech companies find themselves in hot water because they forget one important thing: community. In building technology and tools, intention is everything. How does "Do No Harm" influence our decisions in technology? Listen in to get inspired.
18 Nov 2021
Origin Story
In this episode of HazChats, Ginny Katz share's how HazAdapt got started and outlines a new era we are in; an era with many facets including technology, social constructs, and climate change.
18 Nov 2021
Welcome to HazChats!
In this inaugural episode, HazAdapt founder and CEO, Ginny Katz, kicks off the conversation about what's to come with HazChats.
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