294 The Difference Between Development & Gentrification w/ Michael Skirpan

Michael is an ethicist, writer, artist, educator, and concerned citizen based out of Pittsburgh, PA. He received his PhD from CU-Boulder's Department of Computer Science in Fall 2017. He wrote a thesis focused on the use of socio-technical narrative as a way of communicating, comprehending, teaching, and debating the ethics of new and near-future technologies. His research spans topics such as design fiction, technology ethics, classroom design, engineering ethics pedagogy, futures, and risk.   Michael now serves as the executive director at Community Forge, a mission-driven organization dedicated to rehabbing the Johnston Elementary School in Wilkinsburg, PA into a community centered focused on education, arts, civics, and local business development.   Never miss one of our best episodes by subscribing to the newsletter.   Michael’s Challenge; Either go to an unfamiliar neighborhood and try to venture into a small business or venue and talk to someone there.   Connect with Community Forge Community Forge Website Michael's Website mike [at] forge [dot] community   Connect with Piper Creative YouTube Facebook Instagram Twitter Website   If you liked this interview, check out episode 131 with Larry Gioia where we explained the genesis of Connection University. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher | Overcast | PodBay