Humans in the Loop
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Humans in the Loop explores stories of neurodivergence, workplace culture, and the technology shaping our lives. Combining powerful human narratives with AI-driven guidance from our host, Ezra Strix, each episode is designed to resonate, challenge perceptions, and affirm experiences.
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S1E23 Better Than Goodbye
Most exits end with a badge drop and a goodbye speech. Martin’s ended with a new role—and a system designed around how his brain actually works. “Better Than Goodbye” is the Season 1 finale of Humans…
S1E22 Doing the Work
Hannah spoke up when no one else did. She drafted the policy, carried the weight, and watched leadership stay silent—until her words appeared in their slides. “Doing the Work” is about equity labor,…
S1E21 You Seemed Fine
Meena seemed fine—always dependable, always helpful, always smiling through exhaustion. But being praised for never needing support came at a cost. This episode explores masking, fawning, boundaries,…
S1E20 Difficult by Design
Maggie gave tech five years, her health, and everything she had, yet was still labeled “difficult.” This episode explores autism, gender bias, and the high cost of masking in corporate culture. It’s…
S1E19 Nobody Told Me (Backchannel)
What happens when feedback is buried in politeness? In Nobody Told Me, a manager looks back on how silence and vague comments cost a strong performer her promotion. This Backchannel episode pairs…
S1E18 Soft Skills Audit
What happens when your metrics are flawless, but you’re still called “too intense” or “not a cultural fit”? In “Soft Skills Audit,” Nadia delivers results but gets lost in a maze of tone policing,…
S1E17 The Pivot Reflex
What happens when being the team fixer goes from “lifesaver” to “liability”? In “The Pivot Reflex,” Liam navigates constant change, context switching, and the emotional whiplash of being…
S1E16 Supportive in Theory
What happens when “we’ve got your back” only counts if it’s on paper? Cassandra had it all figured out, until a reorg meant her informal accommodations had to be formalized for a new boss who played…
S1E15 We Brought Her In (Backchannel)
The HR rep who booked Penelope’s keynote records an apology she never sent. It’s a confession about good intentions, performative inclusion, and the painful gap between talking about neurodivergence…
S1E14 Focus Time Failed (Backchannel)
Ellie launched a “deep work” initiative, complete with color-coded focus blocks and surveys to measure engagement. But when silence came back as the only response, she declared the program a failure.…
S1E13 It Didn't Land (Backchannel)
The executive who approved Penelope’s keynote thought he was buying innovation. Instead, he says, “it didn’t land.” In this candid debrief, Ezra presses for plain English while the exec doubles down…
S1E12 Quiet Architects
Penelope was hired to spark innovation. She left the room exhausted. "Quiet Architects" tells the story of a neurodivergent consultant who offered blueprints for real change, only to discover her…
S1E11 Edge of Insight
How do bipolar disorder, mania, and psychosis shape cybersecurity talent? In this episode of Humans in the Loop, cybersecurity analyst Alex reveals how neurodivergent minds excel at pattern…
S1E10 Out of Nowhere (Backchannel)
When the brakes are ripped out of a moving car, what do you do next? Frank didn’t think the AI Ethics team would be the ones to go, but now he’s left navigating guilt, isolation, and a workplace…
S1E9 Algorithmic Exit
What happens when your worth at work is decided by code? In Algorithmic Exit, James, a loyal employee, is cut loose, not by a person, but by an algorithm. This episode of Humans in the Loop explores…
S1E8 The Risk Is You
Is stress leave really safe to use? In The Risk is You, Elena unpacks the stigma and silent career risks around taking time off for mental health. Candid stories, real talk, and a satirical ad break…
S1E7 Better Leader (Backchannel)
Leadership isn’t about how much someone can handle. It’s about how often you ask them to.In this episode of Humans in the Loop, Sophie, a well-meaning but overzealous manager, reflects on how one…
S1E6 Brightest Flame
Some employees go above and beyond until there’s nothing left to give. In this episode of Humans in the Loop, we meet Ryan: a brilliant data analyst whose intensity, perfectionism, and internal…
S1E5 Whistleblower
Nina sees patterns others miss. When she spots a privacy risk, she follows protocol—flag it, escalate it, fix it. But instead of receiving thanks, she’s punished: brushed off by her manager, resented…
S1E4 The Box Is Checked
Jordan and Sasha don’t know Christopher, but they know the tools his managers used. The policies. The performance system. The need to sound aligned, reasonable, calibrated—no matter what’s actually…
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Humans in the Loop has published 24 episodes since June 2025, covering topics in Business, Society & Culture.
Humans in the Loop is currently dormant with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 14m.
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