lena reinhard: existing in tech
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The Human Brain
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Mental Health issues can affect anyone
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Mental Health Issues are stigmatised in Tech
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56,000,000 Kilometres in 2003
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Mars — Global desert Intense dust storms Surface temperature: -143 °C to 35 °C Long seasons No ozone layer Low air pressure & oxygen
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Understanding the Effects of Mars Missions on Humans
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The Tech Industry is Mars
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The Tech Industry is built on Privilege
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The Tech Industry is shaped by systemic Oppression
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The Tech Industry lacks Empathy
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The Tech Industry isn’t a "Meritocracy"
(but tells itself that it’s one)
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The Tech Industry fosters Hero Culture
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The Tech Industry is not hospitable to Humans
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Privilege in Tech is a Space Habitat
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Being a member of an underrepresented Group in Tech means:
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Being a member of an underrepresented Group in Tech means:
Being a member of an underrepresented Group in Tech means:
Having no place to hide from dust storms@LRNRD
The Tech Industry affects everyone of us
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We need systemic Change in the Tech Industry
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This is what my Space Suit looks like:
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Remember that you matter
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Practice Self Care
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Use the Power of Language
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Do only one thing at a time
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Get professional Help
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Set and enforce Boundaries
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Learn and recognise Warning Signs
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Be open about your Experiences in Tech
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Remember that you’re not alone in this
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Know that there’s a Spaceship
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Show Solidarity Fight for Change
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When you go out there on Mars: what will be your Space Suit?
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Travel safely