Contemplating Life with Chris Young

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  • Contemplating Life – Episode 83 – “In My Own Little Chair”

    This is the third in a multi-part series inspired by the hit movie musical Wicked–Part 1. The series will explore musical theater, fairy tales, and fantasy in general.

    Links of Interest

    “Wicked Part 1“ (2024) film on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1262426/

    Rogers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinderella_(Rodgers_and_Hammerstein_musical)

    Richard Rogers on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Rodgers

    Oscar Hammerstein II on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oscar_Hammerstein_II

    "Cinderella" (1965 TV special) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0057950/

    "Cinderella" folktale on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinderella

    "Cinderella" (1957 TV special) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0129672/

    “Cinderella” (1937 TV special) on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvanjRXuQY0

    NASA Project Mercury on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_Mercury

    NASA Project Gemini on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_Gemini

    NASA Apollo Program on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_program

    Digital Equipment Corporation PDP-8 minicomputer on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PDP-8

    ARPANET precursor to the internet on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ARPANET

    Arthur C. Clarke on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_C._Clarke

    Clarke’s Three Laws on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clarke%27s_three_laws

    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


    20 min
  • Contemplating Life – Episode 82 – “My First TV Appearance”

    This is the second of a multipart series inspired by the hit movie musical “Wicked–Part 1.” This series will be about musical theater, fairy tales, and fantasy in general.

    Links of Interest

    “Wicked Part 1“ (2024) film on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1262426/

    “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” (1937) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0029583/

    “Cinderella” (1965 TV special) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0057950/

    “The Mickey Mouse Club” on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mickey_Mouse_Club

    Annette Funicello on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annette_Funicello

    Beach Party films on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beach_party_film

    Frankie Avalon on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frankie_Avalon

    Darlene Gillespie on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darlene_Gillespie

    Doreen Tracy on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doreen_Tracey

    Obituary article about Doreen Tracy https://jimhillmedia.com/looking-back-at-the-colorful-show-business-career-of-original-mouseketeer-doreen-tracey/

    Ryan Gosling on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0331516/

    Justin Timberlake on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005493/

    JC Chasez on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JC_Chasez

    Britney Spears on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Britney_Spears

    Christina Aguilera on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Britney_Spears

    Keri Russell on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keri_Russell

    Rhona Bennett on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhona_Bennett

    Nikki DeLoach on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikki_DeLoach

    WTHR Channel 13, formerly WLWI, on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WTHR

     “Grew Up in Eagledale” Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/175073003272

    “Old Time Indy…” Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/125814777434955

    Bill Jackson on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Jackson_(television_personality)

    “BJ and the Dirty Dragon” show on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_BJ_and_Dirty_Dragon_Show

    Article about Janie Woods Hodge: https://indianabroadcastpioneers.org/jane-woods-hodge/

    WTTV Channel 4 on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WTTV

    Cowboy Bob Glaze on Indy Encyclopedia: https://indyencyclopedia.org/robert-wesley-cowboy-bob-glaze/

    Hal Fryar, a.k.a. Harlow Hickenlooper on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hal_Fryar

    WRTV Channel 6, formerly WFBM, on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WRTV

    Jane Hodge's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/janie.hodge.7

    “The Outlaws is Coming” (1964) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0059558/

    Sammy Terry on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sammy_Terry

    Sammy Terry Fan Page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/@Sammy.Terry.Fan.Page

    Sears Silvertone Chord Organ on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BQUatFYfE0

    Hammond Organ on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hammond_organ

    Richard Rogers on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Rodgers

    Oscar Hammerstei II on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oscar_Hammerstein_II

    “The Wizard of Oz” (1939) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0032138/

    “Guys and Dolls” (1955) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0048140/

    “Rogers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella” on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinderella_(Rodgers_and_Hammerstein_musical)

    “Fiddler on the Roof” on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiddler_on_the_Roof

    “Hamilton” on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamilton_(musical)

    “West Side Story” on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Side_Story

    “South Pacific” on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Pacific_(musical)

    “The Phantom of the Opera” by Andrew Lloyd Webber on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Phantom_of_the_Opera_(1986_musical)

    “Les Miserables” 1980 musical on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Les_Mis%C3%A9rables_(musical)

    “Jesus Christ Superstar” on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesus_Christ_Superstar

    “Oklahoma!” on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oklahoma!

    Lake Camelot Apartments: https://www.lakecamelot-apartments.com/

    “Camelot” musical on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camelot_(musical)

    For more episodes: https://contemplating-life.com/

    Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/contemplatinglife

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    YouTube playlist of this and all other episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFFRYfZfNjHL8bFCmGDOBvEiRbzUiiHpq


    28 min
  • Contemplating Life – Episode 81 – “Dopey and Me”

    This is the first of a multipart series inspired by the hit movie musical “Wicked–Part 1.” This series will be about musical theater, fairy tales, and fantasy in general.

    Links of Interest

    “Wicked Part 1“ (2024) film on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1262426/

    “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” (1937) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0029583/

    “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” (1937) on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snow_White_and_the_Seven_Dwarfs_(1937_film)

    Hershey’s Kisses on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hershey%27s_Kisses

    “Ben-Hur” (1959) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0052618/

    “Jason and the Argonauts” (1963) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0057197/

    “The Jungle Book” (1967) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0061852/

    “Disneyland” TV show season 1 (1954) playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLziMmVShwVha4b5hAa26sgbgrPMqqEORl&si=zOREC47WxHi6eo46

    “The Magical World of Disney” (1954 TV series) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0046593/

    Disney Anthology series on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disney_anthology_television_series

    Article describing Disney classics on TV https://www.non-disneyinternationaldubbingcredits.com/blog/the-history-of-the-disney-classics-and-tv

    Snow White books on eBay: https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2332490.m570.l1312&_nkw=snow+white+little+golden+book

    Disney Christmas book I may have had on eBay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/146223561870

    Alvin and the Chipmunks on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alvin_and_the_Chipmunks

    German fairy tale “Snow White” by the Brothers Grimm on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snow_White

    For more episodes: https://contemplating-life.com/

    Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/contemplatinglife

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    17 min
  • Contemplating Life – Episode 80b – “TV reviews: Fall 2024 Part 3”

    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

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    YouTube playlist of this and all other episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFFRYfZfNjHL8bFCmGDOBvEiRbzUiiHpq


    31 min
  • Contemplating Life – Episode 80a – “TV reviews: Fall 2024 Part 2”

    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

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    YouTube playlist of this and all other episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFFRYfZfNjHL8bFCmGDOBvEiRbzUiiHpq


    29 min
  • Contemplating Life – Episode 79 – “Last One Out Turn Off the Lights”

    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/

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    26 min
  • Contemplating Life – Episode 78 – “Buz is Cool”

    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

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    Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/contemplatinglife

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    25 min
  • Contemplating Life – Episode 77 – “Genetics 101”

    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

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    34 min
  • Contemplating Life – Episode 76a – “There is Always More to Learn”

    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/

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    Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/contemplatinglife

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    15 min
  • Contemplating Life – Episode 76 – “The Quality of the Debate”

    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

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About Contemplating Life with Chris Young

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"Contemplating Life" is a podcast by author, assistive technology developer, and disability advocate Chris Young. Each week we will explore a variety of topics including disability, religion, politics, entertainment, and whatever else I can think of.