Contemplating Life with Chris Young

When I began the podcast, I mentioned that one of the topics I was going to cover was entertainment. This week we began a three-part series where I review all 10 films nominated for Best Picture Oscars. We will cover 4 films this week and three films each of the next two weeks. We start with “Avatar: Way of the Water”, “Top Gun: Maverick”, “Elvis”, and “Everything Everywhere All at Once”. Links related to this episode List of 2022 Oscar nominations: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/95th_Academy_Awards#Awards List of 2022 Golden Globe nominees and winners: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/80th_Golden_Globe_Awards#Film List of 2022 SAG Award nominees: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/29th_Screen_Actors_Guild_Awards#Film “Avatar: The Way of Water” (2022) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1630029/ “Avatar” (2009) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0499549/ View-Master 3D viewer on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/View-Master “Dances with Wolves” (1990) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0099348/ “The Offer” (2022 miniseries) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13111040/ “Top Gun: Maverick” (2022) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1745960/ “Top Gun” (1986) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092099/ “Elvis” (2022) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3704428/ “Romeo + Juliet” (1996) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0117509/ “Moulin Rouge!” (2001) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0203009/ “The Great Gatsby” (2013) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1343092/ “Everything Everywhere All at Once” (2022) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6710474/ “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” (2000) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0190332/ “Star Trek: Discovery” (2017-) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5171438/ “Bullet Train” (2022) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12593682/ For more episodes: https://contemplating-life.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/contemplatinglife Where to watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFFRYfZfNjHL8bFCmGDOBvEiRbzUiiHpq

This week, we conclude my reviews of 31 new primetime TV shows. TV Shows and Films Reviewed Note: I’m only linking movies and TV series. You can click on the links to find the actors mentioned. “The Summit” on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32869199/ “Before” on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13332622/ “Citadel” on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9794044/ “Citadel: Diana” on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22754212/ “Citadel: Honey Bunny” on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27111295/ “The Day of the Jackal” (2024 TV series) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt24053860/ “Cross” on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11794812/ “NCIS: Origins” on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30796986/ “Disclaimer” on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt16294384/ “Landman” on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14186672/ Other Links of Interest My TV Rating System: https://entertainment.cyborg5.com/?p=171 “Survivor” on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0239195/ “The Amazing Race” on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0285335/ “Big Brother” on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0251497/ “The Day of the Jackal” (1973 movie) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0069947/ “The Day of the Jackal” (1971 novel) on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Day_of_the_Jackal “Fantastic Beasts” franchise on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fantastic_Beasts “The Theory of Everything” (2014 film) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2980516/ Alex Cross novels on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_Cross_(novel_series) For more episodes: https://contemplating-life.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/contemplatinglife Where to listen to this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/contemplatinglife YouTube playlist of this and all other episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFFRYfZfNjHL8bFCmGDOBvEiRbzUiiHpq

This week, we have the first part of a two-part episode in which I review more new TV shows. The final part will be available in a few days. TV Shows and Films Reviewed Note: I’m only linking movies and TV series. You can click on the links to find the actors mentioned. “Universal Basic Guys” on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt23469464/ “Rescue: Hi-Surf” on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27629382/ “Murder in a Small Town” on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12408718/ “Trivial Pursuit” on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt16116866/ “Scrabble” on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32382422/ “Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?” on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32151504/ “Grotesquerie” on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31458276/ “On the Line” (2022 Netflix Film) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14824590/ “Teacup” on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27031263/ “The Wranglers” on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33100255/ “Joan” on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt23541316/ “St. Denis Medical” on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21433690/ “George and Mandy’s First Marriage” on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31589662/ “Happy’s Place” on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31106862/ “Poppa’s House” on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26678932/ “Wizards Beyond Waverley Place” on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31867798/ “Barney’s World” on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26708692/ Other Links of Interest My TV Rating System: https://entertainment.cyborg5.com/?p=171 “The Simpsons” on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096697/ “Family Guy” on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0182576/ “Baywatch” on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096542/ “Doctor Odyssey" on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31849826/ “Jeopardy!” on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0159881/ “Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?” on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0958228/ “Hannibal” on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2243973/ “American Horror Story” on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1844624/ “The Handmaid’s Tale” on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5834204/ “Grey’s Anatomy” on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0413573/ “Survivor” on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0239195/ “The Amazing Race” on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0285335/ “Game of Thrones” on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0944947/ “Fear the Walking Dead” on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3743822/ “Modern Family” on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1442437/ “The Office” on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0386676/ “M*A*S*H” on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0068098/ “Young Sheldon” on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6226232/ “The Big Bang Theory” on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0898266/ “The Voice” on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1839337/ “Reba” on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0284722/ “Wizards of Waverly Place” on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0799922/ For more episodes: https://contemplating-life.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/contemplatinglife Where to listen to this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/contemplatinglife YouTube playlist of this and all other episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFFRYfZfNjHL8bFCmGDOBvEiRbzUiiHpq

In this episode, we wrap up talking about my brief two years working at the IU Department of Medical Genetics. Links of Interest Prof. Emeritus Dr. John Gersting on IUPUI website: https://science.iupui.edu/people-directory/people/gersting-john.html Prof. Emeritus Dr. Judith Gersting on the IUPUI website: https://science.iupui.edu/people-directory/people/gersting-judith.html Indiana University Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics: https://medicine.iu.edu/genetics Riley Children’s Hospital Indianapolis: https://www.rileychildrens.org/ Hoosier Vintage Thunderbird Club (I don’t know if Gersting is a member): https://www.facebook.com/groups/397144866030/ Info on James Fryman (1931-1994) in his son Christopher Fryman (1955-1983): https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/34880523/james_arthur-fryman Obituary for Chris Fryman’s mother, Pamela: https://obituaries.timessentinel.com/obituary/pamela-harmon-953036961 Photo of Drs. Merritt and Kang: https://iuidigital.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/IUPUIphotos/id/32692 Obituary for Dr. A. Donald Merritt: https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-indianapolis-news-obituary-for-a-do/120082601/ Photo of IUPUI Union Building 2004: https://cdm17475.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/IUPUIphotos/id/19064/rec/349 Image collection of IUPUI Union Building: https://iuidigital.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/IUPUIphotos/search/searchterm/Union%20Building%20(IUPUI%20(Campus))/field/subjec/mode/exact/conn/and History of IU Indianapolis and IUPUI: https://indianapolis.iu.edu/about/history/ MS-DOS 6.0 on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MS-DOS#MS-DOS_6.x For more episodes: https://contemplating-life.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/contemplatinglife Where to listen to this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/contemplatinglife YouTube playlist of this and all other episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFFRYfZfNjHL8bFCmGDOBvEiRbzUiiHpq

In this episode, we continue discussing my brief two years working at the IU Department of Medical Genetics. I tell the story of my friendship with one of my department colleagues. Links of Interest Prof. Emeritus Dr. John Gersting on IUPUI website: https://science.iupui.edu/people-directory/people/gersting-john.html Indiana University Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics: https://medicine.iu.edu/genetics Riley Children’s Hospital Indianapolis: https://www.rileychildrens.org/ DEC GT40 Graphics Terminal: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DEC_GT40 History of Lunar Lander games: https://technologizer.com/2009/07/19/lunar-lander/ GT 40 lunar Lander restoration video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6h6r6MGWyI Buz obituary: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/lansing-mi/roy-buzdor-9872223 For more episodes: https://contemplating-life.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/contemplatinglife Where to listen to this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/contemplatinglife YouTube playlist of this and all other episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFFRYfZfNjHL8bFCmGDOBvEiRbzUiiHpq

In recent weeks, I’ve been talking about my work as a computer programmer for the Indiana University Department of Medical Genetics. This week, we take a departure to talk about the work that we did in that department. We will take a deep dive into basic genetics, and you will learn a little bit about the genetic disorder that causes my disability. Links of Interest Indiana University Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics: https://medicine.iu.edu/genetics Article about DNA: https://www.genome.gov/genetics-glossary/Deoxyribonucleic-Acid Where to start reading DNA: https://www.genomicseducation.hee.nhs.uk/blog/reading-dna-where-to-start/ How DNA gets copied: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lv89fSt5jBY Codon to amino acid translation table on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DNA_and_RNA_codon_tables#Standard_DNA_codon_table Genes on  Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gene Size of human chromosomes: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/grc/human/data Intersex on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intersex Biologist’s explanation of gender behind the typical 2: https://x.com/RebeccaRHelm/status/1207834357639139328 Autosomal dominant inheritance: https://www.cancer.gov/publications/dictionaries/genetics-dictionary/def/autosomal-dominant-inheritance X-linked inheritance on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X-linked_recessive_inheritance Meiosis on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meiosis Excellent video on meiosis that anyone could understand: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzDMG7ke69g Pseudoautosomal region on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pseudoautosomal_region Allele on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allele Spinal Muscular Atrophy on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spinal_muscular_atrophy Evrysdi oral treatment for SMA: https://www.evrysdi-hcp.com/ Huntington’s disease on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Huntington%27s_disease Article in “Nature” announcing the discovery of Huntington’s marker co-authored by P. Michael  Conneally of the IU Department of Medical Genetics: https://www.nature.com/articles/306234a0 P. Michael Conneally on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P._Michael_Conneally Human Genome Project on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_Genome_Project For more episodes: https://contemplating-life.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/contemplatinglife Where to listen to this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/contemplatinglife YouTube playlist of this and all other episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFFRYfZfNjHL8bFCmGDOBvEiRbzUiiHpq

This week, I discussed my obsessive need to leave no gaps in these stories. I discovered some additional information that should’ve been in the previous episode, and I just couldn’t proceed without filling in the extra details. I also tried creating some illustrations using ChatGPT in this episode, so I highly recommend that you watch the YouTube version rather than listen to this episode. Links of Interest Indiana University Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics: https://medicine.iu.edu/genetics Riley Children’s Hospital Indianapolis: https://www.rileychildrens.org/ Episode 22 “The Reunion”: https://contemplating-life.com/?p=149 DEC PDP 11/70 on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PDP-11 Photo of Drs. Merritt and Kang with our PDP 11/70: https://iuidigital.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/IUPUIphotos/id/32692 DECtape on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DECtape DECtape reels for sale on eBay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/276614284951 TU56 DECtape technical information: https://www.pdp8online.com/tu56/tu56.shtml RK05 DECpack drive on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RK05 RK05 technical details: https://www.computerhistory.org/collections/catalog/102667965 ChatGPT artificial intelligence engine: https://chatgpt.com/ For more episodes: https://contemplating-life.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/contemplatinglife Where to listen to this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/contemplatinglife YouTube playlist of this and all other episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFFRYfZfNjHL8bFCmGDOBvEiRbzUiiHpq

This week, we continue reminiscing about my first and only full-time job as a computer programmer. I worked in the IU Department of Medical Genetics along with my college mentor, Dr. John Gersting. Links of Interest IUPUI website: https://www.iupui.edu/ Prof. Emeritus Dr. John Gersting on IUPUI website: https://science.iupui.edu/people-directory/people/gersting-john.html Indiana University Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics: https://medicine.iu.edu/genetics Riley Children’s Hospital Indianapolis: https://www.rileychildrens.org/ US inflation calculator: https://www.usinflationcalculator.com/ Entry Level Programmer Salaries in Indiana: https://www.indeed.com/career/entry-level-software-engineer/salaries/Indianapolis--IN DEC PDP 11/70 on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PDP-11 RM05 Disk Drive: https://gunkies.org/wiki/RM05_Disk_Drive DECwriter on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DECwriter Revelation 6:12: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/revelation/6?12 Blood Moon Prophecy on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blood_moon_prophecy For more episodes: https://contemplating-life.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/contemplatinglife Where to listen to this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/contemplatinglife YouTube playlist of this and all other episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFFRYfZfNjHL8bFCmGDOBvEiRbzUiiHpq

This week, we have a special episode where I review six new TV shows and one movie that have recently premiered. TV Shows and Films Reviewed Note: I’m only linking movies and TV series. You can click on the links to find the actors mentioned. “Agatha All Along” (TV series 2024-) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15571732/ “The Penguin” (miniseries 2024) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15435876/ “Brilliant Minds” (TV series 2024-) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26448526/ “Doctor Odyssey” (TV series 2024-) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31849826/ “Matlock” (TV series 2024-) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26591147/ “High Potential” (TV series 2024-) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26748649/ “Wolfs” (2024 movie) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14257582/ Other Links of Interest “Ted Lasso” (TV series 2020-2023) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10986410/ My TV Rating System: https://entertainment.cyborg5.com/?p=171 “WandaVision” (TV series 2021) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9140560/ “The Dick Van Dyke Show” (TV series 1961-1966) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0054533/ “The Batman” (2022 film) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1877830/ “Star Trek” (2009 film) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0796366/ Dr. Benjamin Spock on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benjamin_Spock “The Good Doctor” (TV series 2017-2024) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6470478/ “The Love Boat” (TV series 1977-1987) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0075529/ “Grey’s Anatomy” (TV series 2005-) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0413573/ “Fantasy Island” (TV series 1977-1984) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0077008/ “Matlock” (TV series 1986-1995) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090481/ Edgar Allen Poe’s character C. Auguste Dupin on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C._Auguste_Dupin Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's character Sherlock Holmes on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sherlock_Holmes For more episodes: https://contemplating-life.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/contemplatinglife Where to listen to this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/contemplatinglife YouTube playlist of this and all other episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFFRYfZfNjHL8bFCmGDOBvEiRbzUiiHpq

This week, we continue my reminiscences of my college days at IUPUI, where I studied computer science. We also cover my final semester and my work at the IU Department of Medical Genetics. Links of Interest IUPUI website: https://www.iupui.edu/ Prof. Emeritus Dr. John Gersting on IUPUI website: https://science.iupui.edu/people-directory/people/gersting-john.html Indiana University Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics: https://medicine.iu.edu/genetics Riley Children’s Hospital Indianapolis: https://www.rileychildrens.org/ Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BIOS Read-Only Memory (ROM) on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Read-only_memory Operating System Kernel on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kernel_(operating_system) Programmable ROM (PROM) on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Programmable_ROM EPROM on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EPROM Electrically Erasable PROM (EEPROM) on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EEPROM Persistence of Vision Ray-Tracer (POV-Ray): https://www.povray.org/ How to draw a family tree: https://www.genome.gov/Pages/Education/Modules/YourFamilyHealthHistory.pdf IUPUI Commencement 1978 photo: https://iuidigital.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/IUPUIphotos/id/34215 Mayor William H. Hudnut, III on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_H._Hudnut_III Baltimore Colts relocation to Indianapolis on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baltimore_Colts_relocation_to_Indianapolis For more episodes: https://contemplating-life.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/contemplatinglife Where to listen to this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/contemplatinglife YouTube playlist of this and all other episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFFRYfZfNjHL8bFCmGDOBvEiRbzUiiHpq

This week, we continue my reminiscences of my college days at IUPUI, where I studied computer science and worked as a programmer at the IU Department of Medical Genetics. Links of Interest IUPUI website: https://www.iupui.edu/ Prof. Emeritus Dr. John Gersting on IUPUI website: https://science.iupui.edu/people-directory/people/gersting-john.html Indiana University Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics: https://medicine.iu.edu/genetics Riley Children’s Hospital Indianapolis: https://www.rileychildrens.org/ In memoriam, Dr. Nancy Arnold Roeske: https://blogs.iu.edu/bicentennialblogs/2020/05/18/nancy-arnold-roeske-public-servant/ Obituary for Roger William Roeske: https://www.flannerbuchanan.com/obituaries/roger-william-roeske Family search for Christine Ann Roeske (1957-1991): https://ancestors.familysearch.org/en/GQ2Y-NM7/christine-ann-roeske-1957-1991 For more episodes: https://contemplating-life.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/contemplatinglife Where to listen to this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/contemplatinglife YouTube playlist of this and all other episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFFRYfZfNjHL8bFCmGDOBvEiRbzUiiHpq

This week, we continue my reminiscences of my college days at IUPUI, where I studied computer science. I include the story of how my mentor, Dr. John Gersting, helped me get my first legitimate programming job. Links of Interest IUPUI website: https://www.iupui.edu/ Indianapolis Center for Advanced Research: https://uindy.historyit.com/container.php?id=112877 Ronald McDonald House of Central Indiana: https://www.rmhccin.org/ “High and Low” by M.C. Escher: https://www.researchgate.net/figure/High-and-Low-by-M-C-Escher_fig11_2493735 M.C. Escher on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M._C._Escher Prof. Emeritus Dr. John Gersting on IUPUI website: https://science.iupui.edu/people-directory/people/gersting-john.html Indiana University Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics: https://medicine.iu.edu/genetics Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duchenne_muscular_dystrophy Article on amyotonia congenita from 1945: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapediatrics/article-abstract/1180094 Dr. Donald Merritt obituary: https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-indianapolis-news-obituary-for-a-do/109490297/ “The Me in the Mirror” by Connie Panzarino on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Me-Mirror-Connie-Panzarino/dp/1878067451/ Connie Panzarino on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Connie_Panzarino Spinal Muscular Atrophy on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spinal_muscular_atrophy Spinraza treatment for SMA: https://www.spinraza.com/ Evrysdi  treatment for SMA: https://www.evrysdi.com/ For more episodes: https://contemplating-life.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/contemplatinglife Where to listen to this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/contemplatinglife YouTube playlist of this and all other episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFFRYfZfNjHL8bFCmGDOBvEiRbzUiiHpq

This week we continue with my reminiscence of my college days at IUPUI studying computer science. We talk about the service fraternity that I joined in 1975. Links of Interest IUPUI website: https://www.iupui.edu/ Alpha Phi Omega service fraternity website: https://apo.org/ Alpha Phi Omega on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alpha_Phi_Omega Boy Scouts of America on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boy_Scouts_of_America Randy Dangerfield on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rodney_Dangerfield Abbott and Costello on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abbott_and_Costello “Who’s on First” on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJnm5fuwskY Carnac the Magnificent on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnac_the_Magnificent Sons of Pericles website: https://www.sonsofpericles.org/ Note: The Sons of Pericles is part of the American Hellenistic Educational Progressive Association on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Hellenic_Educational_Progressive_Association For more episodes: https://contemplating-life.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/contemplatinglife Where to listen to this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/contemplatinglife YouTube playlist of this and all other episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFFRYfZfNjHL8bFCmGDOBvEiRbzUiiHpq

This week we continue with my reminiscence of my college days at IUPUI studying computer science. Links of Interest IUPUI website: https://www.iupui.edu/ Persistence of Vision Ray Tracer – POV-Ray: https://www.povray.org/ Spectroscopy on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spectroscopy Diffraction Grating on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diffraction_grating Hewlett-Packard HP 21 calculator on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HP-21 Hewlett-Packard HP 25 calculator on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HP-25 COBOL programming language on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/COBOL PL/I programming language on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PL/I Naval Air Warfare Center Indianapolis on Wikipedia:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naval_Air_Warfare_Center,_Indianapolis Eli Lilly and Company pharmaceuticals on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eli_Lilly_and_Company For more episodes: https://contemplating-life.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/contemplatinglife Where to listen to this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/contemplatinglife YouTube playlist of this and all other episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFFRYfZfNjHL8bFCmGDOBvEiRbzUiiHpq

In this episode, we conclude my series about my life as a race fan. I’ll read for you the magazine feature I wrote about the first time I went to the Indy 500 in May 1993.  It appeared in the May 1994 issue.  For our next episode, I will return to stories about my college days at IUPUI. Links of Interest Indianapolis Motor Speedway: https://www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com/ Indianapolis 500 on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indianapolis_500 Indianapolis Monthly Magazine: https://www.indianapolismonthly.com/ “Being There“ article as it appeared in the magazine: https://cyborg5.com/handicap/being-there/ “A Race Fan’s First 500” extended version posted online years ago: https://cyborg5.com/handicap/a-race-fans-first-500/ “The Reunion” article for Indianapolis Monthly: https://cyborg5.com/handicap/reunion/ “The Reunion” in this podcast episode 22: https://contemplating-life.com/?p=149 Roger Penske on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roger_Penske Peter Parrott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-parrott-74540b15 Rick Mears on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rick_Mears Mark Donahue on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Donohue Mario Andretti on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mario_Andretti Danny Sullivan on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danny_Sullivan Emerson Fittipaldi on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emerson_Fittipaldi Paul Tracy on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Tracy Film “Apocalypse Now” (1979) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0078788/ YouTube clip from “Apocalypse Now” – “Smells like Victory…”: https://youtu.be/Kx_E-Fe97_E?si=EjyKIc5alNpjk7-R&t=129 Arie Luyendyk on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arie_Luyendyk Raul Boesel on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raul_Boesel Jim Crawford on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Crawford_(racing_driver) Stéphan Grégoire on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St%C3%A9phan_Gr%C3%A9goire Nigel Mansell on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nigel_Mansell Eric Braeden on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000967/ Eric Braeden on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Braeden TV series “The Young and the Restless” (1973-) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0069658/ Film “Colossus: The Forbin Project” (1970) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0064177/ TV series ”The Rat Patrol” (1966-1968) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0060018/ YouTube video about “Colossus…”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CgUoszWScE My old webpage “Dr. Forbin I Bresume?”: https://cyborg5.com/hcp/500/newman.htm For more episodes: https://contemplating-life.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/contemplatinglife Where to listen to this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/contemplatinglife YouTube playlist of this and all other episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFFRYfZfNjHL8bFCmGDOBvEiRbzUiiHpq

In this episode, we continue my series about my life as a race fan. I will follow that up shortly with a special episode where I read to you an article I wrote for Indianapolis Monthly Magazine about the first time I attended the Indy 500 in person. Links of Interest Indianapolis Motor Speedway: https://www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com/ Indianapolis 500 on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indianapolis_500 IMS Hall of Fame Museum: https://www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com/at-the-track/museum IMS Hall of Fame Museum on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indianapolis_Motor_Speedway_Museum Armed Forces Day on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armed_Forces_Day Boeing CH-47 Chinook Helicopter on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_CH-47_Chinook Bell UH-1 Iroquois “Huey” Helicopter on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_UH-1_Iroquois NASCAR Brickyard 400 on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brickyard_400 In 2021 NASCAR moved the IMS race from the oval to the road course and renamed it the Verizon 200 at the Brickyard: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Verizon_200_at_the_Brickyard In 2024, the Brickyard 400 will return to the oval for the 30th anniversary race. 1964 Indy 500 fatal crash on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1964_Indianapolis_500#Sachs/MacDonald_crash Driver Gordon Smiley killed in 1982 accident On Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gordon_Smiley Gordon Smiley crash on YouTube (viewer discretion advised): https://youtu.be/lBUFJ2O9nM8 Driver Scott Brayton killed in1996 accident on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Brayton Scott Brayton crash on YouTube (viewer discretion advised): https://youtu.be/YzHmwJCR5NY Scott Brayton Trophy: https://doctorindy.com/2023/05/24/indy-500-special-awards/ Driver Tony Renna killed in 2003 accident on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Renna Newspaper article about Renna's death reposted on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/Damnthatsinteresting/comments/ycqgq3/in_2003_tony_renna_was_hired_by_chip_ganassi/ For more episodes: https://contemplating-life.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/contemplatinglife Where to listen to this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/contemplatinglife YouTube playlist of this and all other episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFFRYfZfNjHL8bFCmGDOBvEiRbzUiiHp 

This week we take a break from reminiscing about my college days to talk about my lifelong obsession with motorsports. Links of Interest Indianapolis Motor Speedway: https://www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com/ Indianapolis 500 on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indianapolis_500 Documentary by Michael Moore “Roger & Me” (1989) which has nothing to do with this podcast except I parodied the title: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0098213/ Comedian Steven Wright's first appearance on the Tonight Show: https://youtu.be/4GGyQNMPDkk?si=4qn4WLN035iHO7G7&t=300 My first VCR RCA Selectavision VFP-170: https://www.ebay.com/itm/255996314377 Another article about that model VCR: https://www.radiomuseum.org/r/rca_selectavision_vfp170.html My Uncle Keith’s VCR that I used for editing: https://www.ebay.com/itm/156244252376 Roger Penske on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roger_Penske 2024 Indy 500 winner Josef Newgarden Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josef_Newgarden Mario Andretti on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mario_Andretti Paul Newman on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Newman Richard Petty on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Petty Darrell Waltrip on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darrell_Waltrip Dale Earnhardt Jr.: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dale_Earnhardt_Jr. Michael Schumacher on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Schumacher Pixar film “Cars” (2006) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0317219/ Clip from “Cars” Mario knows me: https://youtu.be/trwQkhe_gCc?si=6D1ASXmUAE7sjiBv Shrine Circus on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shrine_Circus For more episodes: https://contemplating-life.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/contemplatinglife Where to listen to this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/contemplatinglife YouTube playlist of this and all other episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFFRYfZfNjHL8bFCmGDOBvEiRbzUiiHpq

In this episode, I talk about a harrowing experience I just had in the hospital that nearly cost me my life. We will return to my regular topics soon.  Links of Interest Ascension St. Vincent Hospital Indianapolis W. 86th St.: https://healthcare.ascension.org/locations/indiana/ineva/indianapolis-ascension-st-vincent-hospital-indianapolis Bishop Chatrad of Indianapolis on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silas_Chatard History of St. Vincent Hospital: https://historicindianapolis.com/history-of-st-vincent-hospitals-fall-creek-building/ Prusa i3 MK3 3D printer: https://blog.prusa3d.com/original-prusa-i3-mk3-bloody-smart_7201/ Micro Center retail computer store Indianapolis: https://www.microcenter.com/site/stores/indianapolis.aspx Creality Ender S1 3D printer: https://store.creality.com/products/ender-3-s1-3d-printer-aa7d IU Health Methodist Hospital: https://iuhealth.org/find-locations/iu-health-methodist-hospital Explanation of ENFit connectors: https://www.coramhc.com/patients/enfit Portex Cuffed Trach like I use: https://www.healthproductsforyou.com/p-smiths-medical-portex-blue-line-ultra-cuffed-tracheostomy-tube.html Ascension Healthcare Cyber Security Event: https://about.ascension.org/en/cybersecurity-event Passy Muir Speaking Valve: https://www.passy-muir.com/ For more episodes: https://contemplating-life.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/contemplatinglife Where to listen to this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/contemplatinglife YouTube playlist of this and all other episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFFRYfZfNjHL8bFCmGDOBvEiRbzUiiHpq

This week we take a break from reminiscing about my college days to talk about my lifelong obsession with motorsports. Links of Interest Indianapolis Motor Speedway: https://www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com/ Indianapolis 500 on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indianapolis_500 Map of Eagledale neighborhood: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Eagledale,+Indianapolis,+IN/@39.8072442,-86.2320776,14.5z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x886b56409b63859f:0x218d256940b6bfa!8m2!3d39.8096598!4d-86.2206214!16s%2Fm%2F025v_nc?entry=ttu 1961 Indianapolis 500 on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1961_Indianapolis_500 Norm Hall on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norm_Hall Tony Bettenhausen Sr. on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Bettenhausen Tony Bettenhausen Sr. Memorial website: https://indymotorspeedway.com/memorial_1961.html 1962 Indianapolis 500 on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1962_Indianapolis_500 Parnelli Jones on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parnelli_Jones Indianapolis Star article about televised coverage of the Indy 500: https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/motor/indy-500/2020/08/17/saga-indy-500-tv-blackout-and-its-fascinating-quirky-stronghold/5518869002/ Indianapolis Motor Speedway Radio Network on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indianapolis_Motor_Speedway_Radio_Network 1964 Indianapolis 500 on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1964_Indianapolis_500 Eddie Sachs race driver on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddie_Sachs Dave MacDonald race driver on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave_MacDonald Dave MacDonald tribute website: https://www.davemacdonald.net/ IMS Snake Pit on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indianapolis_500_traditions#The_Snake_Pit Streaking on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Streaking Tom Carnegie track announcers on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Carnegie Tom Carnegie mini-documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYhDuACW5rI Tom Sneva race driver on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Sneva Sneva breaks 200 mph on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dAdrD7lbxBg?si=b8Fj4cbFNK9Qc9PZ&t=152 Arie Luyendyk race driver on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arie_Luyendyk Arie Luyendyk 1996 Track Record run: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCRUNrv-QCU Warning: these videos show explicit footage of fatal crashes. Viewer discretion is advised. Tony Bettenhausen's Fatal Crash on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pi7gTTQtJjI Eddie Sachs and Dave MacDonald fatal crash on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqUv-_hPuhs Alternate views of Sachs MacDonald crash on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w62fgBiXz1E For more episodes: https://contemplating-life.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/contemplatinglife Where to listen to this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/contemplatinglife YouTube playlist of this and all other episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFFRYfZfNjHL8bFCmGDOBvEiRbzUiiHpq

This week we continue with my reminiscence of my college days at IUPUI studying computer science especially stories surrounding my mentor Dr. John Gersting and his wife Dr. Judith Gersting. Links of Interest IUPUI website: https://www.iupui.edu/ Prof. Emeritus Dr. John Gersting on IUPUI website: https://science.iupui.edu/people-directory/people/gersting-john.html Prof. Emeritus Dr. Judith Gersting on the IUPUI website: https://science.iupui.edu/people-directory/people/gersting-judith.html Dr. Judith Gersting on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judith_Gersting The Michelson-Morley experiment on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michelson%E2%80%93Morley_experiment Lorentz transformations on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lorentz_transformation The history of string theory on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_string_theory "Neil deGrasse Tyson and Brian Greene Discuss The Problem with String Theory" on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4c9IrYuEm0 Alan Turing on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Turing “The Imitation Game” (2014) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2084970/ Mathematical concept of a Group on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Group_(mathematics) Proving theory about groups of order 4: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6LrhjUb_nM For more episodes: https://contemplating-life.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/contemplatinglife Where to listen to this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/contemplatinglife YouTube playlist of this and all other episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFFRYfZfNjHL8bFCmGDOBvEiRbzUiiHpq