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D2DO302: Not Just Brains in Jars: The Human Psychology of Developers
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- Day Two DevOps
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- May 13, 2026
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- 2824
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Summary
Ned and Kyler are joined by Dr. Cat Hicks to discuss her new book “The Psychology of Software Teams.” They talk about software development from a psychological perspective, including how negative stereotypes of developers can lead to them being treated simply as “brains in jars” in toxic environments. They also point out the pitfalls of ... Read more »