Saqib Shaikh is a software engineer at Microsoft and project lead of Seeing AI, a mobile application that narrates the world. Through various technologies and 'channels' visually impaired users can navigate their surroundings or gain an augmented understanding of the world around them autonomously. David is an avid user of this application and of course a perfect test subject, and together with Tim, talk to Saqib about the inspirations and challenges of creating software that is at the bleeding edge of accessibility.

If you have any thoughts, questions, or want to present your argument, contact us and send us an audio clip at timwhiffen@auscastnetwork.com

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Saqib Shaikh is a software engineer at Microsoft and project lead of Seeing AI, a mobile application that narrates the world. Through various technologies and 'channels' visually impaired users can navigate their surroundings or gain an augmented understanding of the world around them autonomously. David is an avid user of this application and of course a perfect test subject, and together with Tim, talk to Saqib about the inspirations and challenges of creating software that is at the bleeding edge of accessibility. If you have any thoughts, questions, or want to present your argument, contact us and send us an audio clip at <a href="mailto:timwhiffen@auscastnetwork.com">timwhiffen@auscastnetwork.com</a>
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David Olney's blind insights include complex problem solving, applied philosophy, and politics, and Tim Whiffen's curiosity on the matters has opened up plenty of conversations between the two. Join the teacher and student on journeys of deep discussions about life's many curiosities, this is a podcast for thinkers and doers. There's much to learn and plenty to discuss. Agree? Disagree? Questions? Contact us!

David Olney's blind insights include complex problem solving, applied philosophy, and politics, and Tim Whiffen's curiosity on the matters has opened up plenty of conversations between the two. Join the teacher and student on journeys of deep discussions about life's many curiosities, this is a podcast for thinkers and doers. There's much to learn and plenty to discuss. Agree? Disagree? Questions? Contact us!

Blind Insights

A collection of podcasts from Whimsy Productions, produced for the Auscast Network.
Need help with your podcast project? Get in contact with Tim Whiffen at tim@auscastnetwork.com.

A collection of podcasts from <a href="https://www.whimsyproductions.com/">Whimsy Productions</a>, produced for the Auscast Network. Need help with your podcast project? Get in contact with Tim Whiffen at tim@auscastnetwork.com.

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