Curious Lorenzo

The Day Belongs to You

lorenzodominguez@gmail.com (Lorenzo Dominguez) — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 20:49:00 +0000

The day belongs to you and not the other way around. At least that's what some youtuber was telling me. I don't remember his name. It stuck a bit. I don't want to be in prison to my day. I'd like to have a say in things.

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Surviving

lorenzodominguez@gmail.com (Lorenzo Dominguez) — Thu, 30 May 2024 19:20:00 +0000

Surviving and thriving. I don't really know what to say about it all. I'm just writing the podcast description. I had some thoughts. These were mine as I took my walk this morning.

I did get some new shoes. "New". I bought them from eBay--second hand. These aren't shoes I'd buy new. They aren't my style. Or maybe they are? They are comfortable, and I did pay $5 for them (plus shipping).

Anyway, I hope you enjoy this episode. Here's a photo of my shoes.

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Worn Out Bible

lorenzodominguez@gmail.com (Lorenzo Dominguez) — Wed, 29 May 2024 02:53:00 +0000

A worn out, marked up Bible. The pastor had one, I wanted one. Strange memories to recall.

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Religion and Stuff

lorenzodominguez@gmail.com (Lorenzo Dominguez) — Fri, 24 May 2024 02:00:00 +0000

Religion was a huge part of my strange upbringing. I talk about it a bit in this episode.

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What's a Job To You?

lorenzodominguez@gmail.com (Lorenzo Dominguez) — Mon, 20 May 2024 22:48:00 +0000

Got pretty personal in this one... I guess I just have no filter. eh. Anyway, what's in a job to you?

I shared a few thoughts.

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How do you pronounce "won" (And some other tidbits about New Mexico)

lorenzodominguez@gmail.com (Lorenzo Dominguez) — Wed, 15 May 2024 19:48:00 +0000

Something new. These days I don't really have a whole lot of time to stop and record a podcast. But I have been recording myself vent on my morning and afternoon walks. I think it'll be theraputic to feel like I'm being creative in a way.

I don't remember what I talked about in this recording. Maybe pronunciations. Maybe some tidbits about New Mexico. It's a surprise!

Either way, I hope you enjoy.

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Drag Coefficient

lorenzodominguez@gmail.com (Lorenzo Dominguez) — Thu, 28 Dec 2023 20:40:00 +0000

What the heck is drag coefficient? Well, it's complicated. And I sure as heck am not going to give it justice here. If you really want to know what it is, start with taking a physics class from a real teacher.

But, seriously, I hope you enjoyed this episode. I enjoyed recording it.

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Dungeons and Dragons with Danny

lorenzodominguez@gmail.com (Lorenzo Dominguez) — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 22:21:00 +0000

Talking d&d with the DM. Danny found some Covid time fun playing d&d. I started shortly after that.

In this episode we talk the campaigns we’ve played together, personalities, and character development.

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Artificial Intelligence and Supercomputers

lorenzodominguez@gmail.com (Lorenzo Dominguez) — Sun, 13 Aug 2023 14:06:00 +0000

AI chatbots and image generators have made a huge impact on me and how I use the internet. My curiosity takes me to this question: how will AI be impacted with the continued advancement of computing, specifically super computers and the supposed discovery of room-temerature superconductors.

Enjoy! :)

Here's the world AI created when I asked what this future may look like:

In a world where room temperature superconductors have been unlocked, the fabric of human existence unfurls into an astonishing tapestry of innovation and possibility. Imagine a morning where your alarm clock, powered by a minuscule superconductor, springs to life without drawing a hint of energy from the grid. As you step out of your home, the sidewalks hum with hidden conduits of energy, transmitting power effortlessly without losses. Electric vehicles glide silently along roads, their batteries charging with unparalleled efficiency from ubiquitous charging points.

A stroll through a cityscape reveals a transformation that seems plucked from a sci-fi novel. Skyscrapers reach for the heavens, their designs limited only by imagination, as the ease of energy distribution allows for daring architectural feats. Massive vertical farms flourish within these structures, facilitated by controlled environments made possible through superconductor-enhanced cooling systems.

Vast research complexes, powered by superconducting grids, unlock the secrets of the universe at a pace never before witnessed. The evolution of supercomputers, now interconnected through a seamless web of superconducting data highways, propels artificial intelligence to dazzling heights. Complex simulations unfold in real-time, aiding in drug discovery, climate modeling, and even predicting natural disasters with unprecedented accuracy.

The fusion of AI and supercomputing drives medical breakthroughs that rewrite the possibilities of healthcare. Customized treatments, tailored to an individual's genetic makeup, are devised within hours, thanks to lightning-fast AI-assisted analyses of medical records and molecular data.

In this transformed world, energy poverty becomes a relic of the past. Remote villages and sprawling cities alike bask in the glow of energy equality, as superconductive power grids bring light, communication, and education to even the farthest corners of the globe.

Yet, amidst the marvels, a chorus of ethical questions arises. The symbiotic dance of AI and supercomputing challenges societal norms. Discussions on data privacy, AI ethics, and the preservation of human agency become central to public discourse. The duality of progress unfolds, with both utopian visions and unforeseen consequences intertwined.

In this imaginative tapestry woven from the threads of superconductors, AI, and boundless innovation, the essence of humanity's journey remains. The power to mold the future rests in the hands of those who navigate this new frontier with wisdom, responsibility, and a determination to preserve the human spirit amid the sea of limitless potential.

image created by bing;

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Magic

lorenzodominguez@gmail.com (Lorenzo Dominguez) — Sun, 24 Oct 2021 00:34:00 +0000

Continuing on with my question--what sparked your curiosity as a child? I had the pleasure of having my good buddy Sean on the podcast. We talked magic, the movie Hook, Calvin and Hobbs, art, board games, and Dungeons and Dragons.

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Childlike Curiosity

lorenzodominguez@gmail.com (Lorenzo Dominguez) — Fri, 22 Oct 2021 22:52:00 +0000

Where's our curiosity gone? There are times now where I feel as though it's gone. Survival has taken front and center. Casual curiosity has taken a back seat. This episode is an effort to change that--at least for today.

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Human Populations

lorenzodominguez@gmail.com (Lorenzo Dominguez) — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 18:56:00 +0000

Since I was a boy, I was fascinated with populations of cities. I started with wondering what the population was in the city I lived, Santa Fe. Then I moved outward to my state, to the largest cities in my state. My journey took me to the largest cities in the USA--New York City, Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles.

The populations of cities can be really boring on the surface, but once your imagination takes over, you start to wonder what life is like in those cities. You wonder what the architecture is like, the food, the people, the smells. It can really be a great journey. So, in this one I found myself rambling off numbers of populations, but I challenge you to picture yourself in those cities, being just one of those people in that number.

I hope you enjoy!

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New York City, 4th Ave and 7th St. Image credit, Lorenzo Dominguez

Sources:

earth's population

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_largest_cities

https://www.newmexico-demographics.com/cities_by_population

population of new mexco

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albuquerque_metropolitan_area

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_United_States_cities_by_population

Solar Energy

lorenzodominguez@gmail.com (Lorenzo Dominguez) — Fri, 22 Jan 2021 20:29:00 +0000

I've wanted to know more about how solar panels work for a while. In this episode I explore the basics of a very complicated process. There's a lot more to explore within solar, but what I've found is that solar can for sure be a very effective supplemental power source.

I hope you enjoy this episode, I enjoyed making it!

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Image Credit:
NASA/SDO

Sources:

https://solect.com/the-science-of-solar-how-solar-panels-work/#:~:text=Sunlight%20hits%20the%20solar%20panels,is%20used%20to%20power%20buildings.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_energy

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photovoltaics

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photodetector

https://www.greenmatch.co.uk/blog/2014/11/how-efficient-are-solar-panels

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivanpah_Solar_Power_Facility

https://affordable-solar.com/brittonsolar/

https://www.consumeraffairs.com/solar-energy/solar-vs-fossil-fuels.html

Hyperloop

lorenzodominguez@gmail.com (Lorenzo Dominguez) — Sun, 13 Dec 2020 22:14:00 +0000

Transportation and infrastructure has always fascinated me. As a kid, I was fascinated with streets, interstate highway systems, and public transportation. Today, there's talk about new ways to get from point "A" to point "B". One of those new ways is Hyperloop, a high speed pod that takes passengers to their destination and back many times faster than the speed of sound.

(Virgin Hyperloop)

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Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyperloop

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speed_of_sound

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypersonic_speed

https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/how-long-hyperloop/index.html

https://www.theverge.com/2020/11/8/21553014/virgin-hyperloop-first-human-test-speed-pod-tube

Self-Image

lorenzodominguez@gmail.com (Lorenzo Dominguez) — Tue, 10 Nov 2020 21:30:00 +0000

This episode ended up being very personal. I learned that a self-image is largely formed in childhood, I learned that a self-image is likely not to change, and I learned that there is a tons of research in "the self", what we think about our self, awareness, and most of these concepts that are miles above my head. I also learned that I have work to do on my own self image and that as a parent I have a huge impact on my kids' self image.

Today, I'm going to try to be more of a Mr. Rogers and less of a mean guy from my church.

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Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-image

Stories

lorenzodominguez@gmail.com (Lorenzo Dominguez) — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 16:33:00 +0000

As long as there have been humans, there have been stories. This episode began with my curiosity about how stories are used to deliver information to humans. We enjoy stories. We use stories to teach.

But my journey took a turn when I began to consider the ways stories are told. We tell stories in art, in music, in dance, in film, in podcasts. We are a story telling people. I think we all want our story to be heard. And we enjoy hearing the stories people have to tell.

I also read a couple of chapters from the book of Job in the Bible.

(Job, 1880. Leon Bonnat)

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Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narrative

Job, Chapters 1 & 2, NRSV

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book_of_Job

Electoral College

lorenzodominguez@gmail.com (Lorenzo Dominguez) — Mon, 02 Nov 2020 18:50:00 +0000

The 2020 presidential election is tomorrow (11/3/2020). I knew a bit about the electoral college, but I wanted to know a bit more. In this episode I research the origins of the electoral college, why it's used instead of a popular vote, and the amount of people are represented based on each electoral vote, and by each House of Representatives representative.

I couldn't find any information about the amount of people represented by a electoral vote, or House of Representatives rep, but I found this after I recorded.

Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Electoral_College

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_House_of_Representatives

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2000_United_States_presidential_election

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2016_United_States_presidential_election

Washington Post

https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/trump-biden-election-map/?cid=abcnews

The Electoral College Explained, Vox

Let's Talk Elections, YouTube

Political Analysis - Election Predictions, YouTube

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Tribalism

lorenzodominguez@gmail.com (Lorenzo Dominguez) — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 17:44:00 +0000

In this episode I struggle with the pronunciation of 'validity'. A lot. But seriously, I'm also struggling with how divided our country feels right now. I know that we're days before an election, and this feeling is pretty normal at this point, but it feels like more. It feels like we've been very divided for a while now, and it feels like our division might take us out.

I hope not.

I hope we can respectfully disagree. I think that disagreement is important. We shouldn't all think the same. We should share our different points of view. But we should also respect others' points of view, and not just those points of view that fit into our tribe's narrative.

Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tribalism

https://paleofuture.gizmodo.com/how-the-1920s-thought-electricity-would-transform-farms-510917940

Alone on Netflix

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Portland

lorenzodominguez@gmail.com (Lorenzo Dominguez) — Wed, 28 Oct 2020 20:40:00 +0000

In this episode I'm curious about Portland. I'll be moving there really soon from Albuquerque, so I'm compelled to learn a little bit about the place before I get there. My wife's from there, and I've visited a hand-full of times since we've been married. But, there's so much more to learn.

I hope you enjoyed this episode. I'm sure there will be much more on the details of Portland.

Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portland,_Oregon

https://www.portland.gov

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Welcome!

lorenzodominguez@gmail.com (Lorenzo Dominguez) — Thu, 22 Oct 2020 16:52:00 +0000

Hello and welcome! My name is Lorenzo and I'm a curious guy. I'm a teacher going into the business world, so I need to keep my curiosity alive. I feel like a podcast is the perfect medium in which to do this.

I hope you'll join me in discovery!