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This is my way of thinking out loud with friends (that’s you, btw) about how we as technologists–builders, creators, leaders–impact the world around us with what we choose to build and how we build it.

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Unmasking Digital Blackface

Code & Conscience #008 Listen to this issue on YouTube In this Issue I discuss how Digital Blackface is now the latest trend in racism, not just some online cringe. I also list ways to push back against technology that profits off Black culture, without centering Black people. Digital Blackface You've probably noticed a new wave of AI generated videos in the past few weeks. Videos with characters mimicking Black mannerisms and colloquialisms. Oh! I've had a very hard time convincing older...

A bronze statue of lady justice with a blindfold, scales and a sword.

Erica Stanley Engineering Leader, Community Builder, Speaker, Contributor Code & Conscience #007 Listen to this issue on YouTube Code & Conscience is my way of thinking out loud with friends (that’s you, btw) about how we as technologists–builders, creators, and leaders–impact the world around us with what we choose to build and how we build it. In this Issue 👩🏾💻 Tech is not Neutral We'll address how platforms, algorithms, and AI are actively shaping political narratives, amplifying some...

An African Woman with curly hair smiling while hugging a white humanoi

Erica Stanley Engineering Leader, Community Builder, Speaker, Contributor Code & Conscience #006 Listen to this issue on YouTube Code & Conscience is my way of thinking out loud with friends (that’s you, btw) about how we as technologists–builders, creators, and leaders–impact the world around us with what we choose to build and how we build it. In this Issue 👩🏾💻 AI is NOT one of your little friends A handful of tech leaders want AI to replace human connection, but should we let it? In this...

Illustration of photorealistic human hands in grayscale holding a stylized collection of diverse people in heart shape on a yellow background

Erica Stanley Engineering Leader, Community Builder, Speaker, Contributor Code & Conscience #005 Listen to this issue on YouTube Code & Conscience is my way of thinking out loud with friends (that’s you, btw) about how we as technologists–builders, creators, leaders–impact the world around us with what we choose to build and how we build it. In this Issue 👩🏾💻 Community as a Superpower How community and networking is the secret recipe to thriving, growing and getting opportunities. 💡 Building...

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Erica Stanley Engineering Leader, Community Builder, Speaker, Contributor Code & Conscience #004 Listen to this issue on YouTube Code & Conscience is my way of thinking out loud with friends (that’s you, btw) about how we as technologists–builders, creators, leaders–impact the world around us with what we choose to build and how we build it. In this Issue 👩🏾💻 Tech Leadership with Intention in a New Era The role of CTOs is evolving beyond just tech strategy. It’s about making decisions that...

Abstract and futuristic illustration of women with different skin tones facing different directions

Erica Stanley Engineering Leader, Community Builder, Speaker, Contributor Code & Conscience #003 Listen to this issue on YouTube Code & Conscience is my way of thinking out loud with friends (that’s you, btw) about how we as technologists–builders, creators, leaders–impact the world around us with what we choose to build and how we build it. In this Issue 👩🏾💻 Building a Better Tech Future for Women Hiring, retaining, and promoting women isn’t just about diversity quotas, it’s about making...

A Black software engineer sitting at a desk, with a computer screen that shows an AI logo overlay on top of code.

Erica Stanley Engineering Leader, Community Builder, Speaker, Contributor Code & Conscience #002 Listen to this issue on YouTube Code & Conscience is my way of thinking out loud with friends (that’s you, btw) about how we as technologists–builders, creators, leaders–impact the world around us with what we choose to build and how we build it. In this Issue 👩🏾💻 Black Contributions to AI My celebration of BHM continues with Discussions, Spotlights, & Book Recommendations 💡 DOGE & The Tech...

Code and Conscience by Erica Stanley

Welcome to the Code & Conscience Newsletter Listen to this issue on YouTube Code & Conscience is finally live! This has been several months in the making and I’m so excited to share it with you. This is my way of thinking out loud with friends (that’s you, btw) about the ways we as technologists–builders, creators, leaders–impact the world around us with what we choose to build and how we build it. Here’s a space for us to have conversations around tech and its impact on society and share...