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Talking about IT

We're going to be launching a podcast over the next few weeks. The plan is to include interviews and some listener questions.

If you've got any work-related dilemmas, comments about previous posts or psychology queries in general, drop me a line at matthew@psychfor.it and I'll do my best to answer them. If you want to send me a recording the please do, but there's no need to appear on the show, and you can be anonymous if you like.

I'm also looking for interviewees who might be interested in appearing on the show. If you have a particular interest in IT and psychology, or have done some research in the area, then get in touch and we can arrange a phone interview.

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