EPISODE · Mar 27, 2025 · 50 MIN
Why We Need Trans Tech In 2025
from Embodied · host WUNC
When technology creators see problems … they fix them. No less is true for trans designers, who for decades have responded to emergent needs in their community with technological innovation. Trans scholar Oliver Haimson tells Anita why it's vital to understand the role of trans technology in this particular political moment. He shares stories from the hundreds of technologies he’s explored — everything from bathroom-finding apps to augmented reality — that both support trans folks’ tangible needs and help reimagine new worlds.Meet the guest:- Oliver Haimson is the author of "Trans Technologies" and an assistant professor at the University of Michigan School of InformationRead the transcript | Review the podcast on your preferred platformFollow Embodied on Instagram Leave a message for EmbodiedSpecial thanks to Hibby Thach for her contributions to this episode!
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