"Unintended Consequences" is a new podcast series created to foster discussions about the complexities and unforeseen effects of scaling systems within the DevOps community, inspired by the lack of personal connections during the past year. Hosted by Kim Harrison, the series aims to bring together experts to share their experiences and insights on managing large-scale systems and the unintended impacts they have on people and technology. Featuring guests such as Charity Majors and Liz Fong-Jones of Honeycomb, Paul Biggar of Circle CI and Dark, and Dr. Aleks Krotoski, a BBC Radio 4 journalist, the podcast explores the surprises and challenges encountered in the evolution of software and sociotechnical systems. With support from Heavybit Industries, episodes are released bi-monthly and include stories of unexpected outcomes and lessons learned, offering a thoughtful look at the intersection of technological growth and human experience.