Secure Talk podcast | by Strike Graph

What Matters Next: Decision Making in a Rapidly Changing World with Kate O'Neill

Written by Strike Graph Team | Feb 4, 2025 6:23:59 PM
  1. In this episode of Secure Talk, host Justin Beals welcomes Kate O'Neill, a passionate tech humanist dedicated to crafting technology solutions that genuinely prioritize people. Together, they explore the key themes of Kate's  books, “Tech Humanist” and  'What Matters Next: A Leader's Guide to Making Human-Friendly Tech Decisions in a World That's Moving Too Fast.' 

Their engaging discussion shines a light on the power of systems thinking, the significance of thoughtful decision-making in the tech industry, and the vital balance between achieving business objectives and enhancing the human experience. 

This episode is a delightful must-listen for cybersecurity professionals who are excited to navigate the important intersection of technology, ethics, and human dignity in our ever-evolving digital world.

Books:

What Matters Next: A Leader's Guide to Making Human-Friendly Decisions In a World That's Moving Too Fast (2025) 

Tech Humanist: How You Can Make Technology Better for Business and Better for Humans (2018) 

00:00 Welcome to SecureTalk: Introduction and Host Background

00:32 Building AI Tools: Structured vs. Unstructured Data

05:30 Introducing Kate O'Neill: The Tech Humanist

07:06 The Value of Liberal Arts in Tech

09:25 Tech and Human Experience: Systems Thinking

12:52 Decision Making in Tech: Incrementalism vs. Radical Change

19:41 Kate O'Neill's Bibliography and Insights

26:02 Amazon Go: Encoding Human Behavior into Machines

30:14 Balancing Technology and Human Experience

31:21 Security Challenges in the Digital Age

32:16 Innovative Solutions with Human-Centric Design

34:02 Measuring Meaningful Experiences

38:48 The Role of Soft Skills in a Tech-Driven World

39:37 Preparing the Next Generation for a Digital Future

42:31 The Pace of Technological Change

45:08 The Importance of Meaning in Decision Making

49:30 Security and Trust in Technology

51:23 A Future So Bright: Optimism and Responsibility

53:23 Conclusion and Final Thoughts