Dispatches from an Internet PioneerShadow IT and the Illusion of Innovation
Is Shadow IT a sign of innovation or a symptom of institutional short-termism? This episode explores the hidden costs of side-door technology projects in higher education, drawing on three provocative essays about GenAI-fueled coding, technical debt, and the erosion of enterprise IT governance. Listeners will learn why sustainable transformation requires more than speed or tools; it demands discipline, strategic alignment, and the resolve to simplify before building.
About the podcast
Technology is reshaping higher education, leadership, and the economy—but the biggest challenges aren’t just technical, they’re cultural and structural. Created by Timothy Chester, this podcast explores the real impact of AI, automation, and digital transformation on universities, work, and society. With a sociologist’s lens and decades in higher ed IT leadership, he cuts through the hype to uncover what truly matters.
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