{"podcast":{"title":"Scott & Mark Learn To...","slug":"scott-mark-learn-to-7043872","podcast_index_feed_id":7043872,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/66ff347463073ba71bb59705","website_url":"https://shows.acast.com/scott-and-mark-learn-to","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/66ff347463073ba71bb59705/1729058264020-b3bb9f2f-7b5d-4177-80f4-e771d2151f6d.jpeg","author":"Microsoft","episode_count":45,"summary":"Join tech industry veterans Scott Hanselman and Mark Russinovich as they dive into the challenges and innovations of today’s fast-paced world. Whether you’re an experienced developer or simply curious about technology, each episode offers a fresh perspective on emerging trends, familiar topics, and insights that go beyond the strictly technical. From the latest in AI to effective ways to influence without authority, Scott and Mark set out to 'learn' something new in every episode, and they’re bringing you along for the ride. Join Scott and Mark for engaging discussions, expert advice, and a shared journey of learning and discovery. There's always something new to learn! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-30T06:20:05.601363+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/scott-mark-learn-to-7043872"},"episode":{"title":"Scott & Mark Learn To...Have Taste","slug":"scott-mark-learn-to-have-taste","published_at":"2026-05-20T16:15:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/scott-mark-learn-to-7043872/scott-mark-learn-to-have-taste","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/scott-mark-learn-to-7043872","url":"https://shows.acast.com/scott-and-mark-learn-to/episodes/scott-mark-learn-tohave-taste","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/66ff347463073ba71bb59705/e/6a0cb2bb0797376c6e208697/media.mp3","summary":"In this episode, Scott Hanselman and Mark Russinovich unpack the tension between subjective preference and objective usability, arguing that strong product instincts come from years of exposure, experience, and pattern recognition rather than innate talent. Through examples ranging from UI design to AI-assisted coding, they highlight how good decision-making requires both a holistic systems view and attention to detail. The conversation also examines the limits of accelerating expertise, the role of education in building foundational thinking, and why human judgment remains critical even as AI tools become more capable.    Takeaways:      Without clear intent and strong taste, outputs can drift or degrade  Strong design decisions come from balancing small details   Good product instincts come from repeated exposure to patterns, tools, and decisions over time      Who are they?       View Scott Hanselman on LinkedIn    View Mark Russinovich on LinkedIn       Watch Scott and Mark Learn on YouTube            Listen to other episodes at scottandmarklearn.to              Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at microsoft.com/podcasts     Produced by Hangar Studios Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","meta_description":"In this episode, Scott Hanselman and Mark Russinovich unpack the tension between subjective preference and objective usability, arguing that strong produc…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1492,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/scott-mark-learn-to-7043872/episodes/scott-mark-learn-to-have-taste/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/scott-mark-learn-to-7043872/scott-mark-learn-to-have-taste.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}