Will the Real Technical People Please Stand Up?
summary
Claim: the phrase "not technical" is toxic because it masks bias and excuses lack of collaboration. Evidence: fifteen‑year anecdotal sweep and repeated moments at conferences where people self‑identify as nontechnical. Examples include managing dental‑records software workarounds, teachers and veterinarians doing complex problem solving, and family tech help. Outcome: concrete steps to stop using the phrase, ask what someone actually does, and map skills so teams learn and grow rather than shut people out. 15 years of experience
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chapters (10)
- 0:00Introduction
- 0:34Im not technical
- 3:42Who is not technical
- 6:10Problematic
- 6:43Who doesnt write code
- 7:57Soandso person
- 8:52Code for
- 10:07So is not technical
- 11:25Conclusion
- 13:19Questions
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