π‘ The speaker shares a personal story about a challenging client situation.
π The team lacks a specific programming skill to meet the client's needs.
π The speaker suggests seeking help outside the team and finds a solution.
β¨ Jeff, a philosophy graduate, proved to be a genius despite not being a programmer.
π‘ Jeff's ability to think deeply and challenge traditional approaches transformed our company.
π We expanded our hiring criteria to include artists, musicians, and writers in addition to computer science and engineering specialists.
β‘οΈ Tech companies can thrive by incorporating the humanities into their workforce.
π The focus on STEM education has led to a neglect of humanities disciplines.
π° Significant funding has been allocated to STEM fields, while humanities suffer.
7 out of 10 of the world's most valuable companies are in the tech industry.
There is an assumption that future workforce will be dominated by STEM disciplines.
Technology today is highly intuitive and can be manipulated without extensive coding knowledge.
π‘ The ability to understand the final product and its benefits requires real-life experience, mental agility, and historical context.
π Many technology companies struggle to communicate with their clients and clarify their needs.
π Humanities and sciences are equally important and challenging, as they teach us what to build and why to build it.
π‘ Tech companies need to integrate humanities expertise alongside STEM skills.
π Encouraging individuals to pursue any field they desire will lead to a variety of job opportunities.
π Many tech companies prioritize hiring graduates with STEM backgrounds.
βοΈ The future workforce needs diversity in backgrounds and skills.
π Technology is becoming more accessible, allowing more people to study what they love.
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