Episode #41: From Google to Meta and Back: Aaron Kagan on “Study Abroad” in the Metaverse
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</figure>Aaron Kagan is a UX Researcher at Google, and what I would call an “Industrial Phenomenologist.” Phenomenology is really just the rigorous study of experience, so who better to work on User Experience? In this episode, Aaron shares his experiences working in Big Tech, from Google to Meta and back, and we explore both the logistical and philosophical dimensions of building virtual worlds.
Beyond his day job, Aaron is a committed advocate for careers for philosophers in industry, and is currently chair of the American Philosophical Association’s Non-Academic Careers Committee, and holds regular “office hours” at the Daily Nous.
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SHOW NOTES:
- “How to Shawshank Your Way Out of Academia”
- Thanks to Ari Zazem for artwork! You can check him out here and here.
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