lena reinhard: existing in tech

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