Contemplating Life with Chris Young

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

After taking a brief detour last week for a political rant, this week we return to more stories about my college days as a computer science major at IUPUI. We begin a multi-part series about my mentor and favorite professor Dr. John Gersting.

Links of Interest

IUPUI website: https://www.iupui.edu/

Contemplating Life Episode 26 about my friend Dennis: https://contemplating-life.com/?p=164

Prof. Emeritus Dr. John Gersting on IUPUI website: https://science.iupui.edu/people-directory/people/gersting-john.html

“Sudden Impact” (1983) starring Clint Eastwood as Dirty Harry: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0086383/

“Sudden Impact” clip “make my day”: https://youtu.be/3ishbTwXf1g?si=F06_DoDw5LcXf6yp&t=197

“The Paper Chase” (1973) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0070509/

Clip from “The Paper Chase” film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lE1ImIZpn_w

“The Paper Chase“ (TV series 1978 -1986) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0077058/

Clip from Episode 1 Season 1 “The Paper Chase”: https://youtu.be/NQsO3kpmBXg?si=bhAUT82ToNDoUAnW&t=430

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

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

My deepest apologies. Somehow this episode was uploaded to YouTube and Patreon but never made it onto Spotify or any of the other podcast platforms. It’s one of my most important episodes so I’m sorry you missed it.

In this week’s episode, I will read my award-winning biographical feature “The Reunion” which appeared in the September 1987 issue of Indianapolis Monthly Magazine.

Links of interest

Online version of “The Reunion” on my website cyborg5.com: https://cyborg5.com/handicap/reunion/

Article about how I wrote the feature on cyborg5.com: https://cyborg5.com/handicap/reunion/making_reunion/

Sidebar article that appeared in the magazine: https://cyborg5.com/handicap/reunion/sidebar/

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 special episode, I’m going to depart briefly from my regularly scheduled episodes for a political rant and a confession. This is an open letter to the judicial system of the United States of America at all levels federal through local.

Links of Interest

Prosecution of Donald TrumpIn New York on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prosecution_of_Donald_Trump_in_New_York

Indictments against Donald Trump on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indictments_against_Donald_Trump

Rudy Giuliani and Georgia election workers on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rudy_Giuliani#Judgment_for_defaming_Georgia_election_workers

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 nostalgic look back at my college days and discuss the great friendships I had some of which continue to this day.

Links of Interest

IUPUI website: https://www.iupui.edu/

Euchre card game on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euchre

Billy Joel on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Joel

Keith Emerson on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keith_Emerson

Frank Williams and his band 05/20/2023 at Church Festival: https://www.facebook.com/cyborg5/videos/3016532481824222

“Logan’s Run” (1976) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0074812/

“Logan’s Run” trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USADM5Gk9Gs

Fan-made modern trailer for “Logan’s Run”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVoggwNwvf8

“Fantasia” (1940) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0032455/

Article about Colts versus Broncos on Halloween 1988: https://fox59.com/sports/colts/colts-time-machine-halloween-1988/

Colts versus Broncos video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAbK3vWRXyM

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 nostalgic look back at my college days starting with my fourth semester at IUPUI and the paid programming jobs I ever had.

Links of Interest

IUPUI website: https://www.iupui.edu/

IBM System 360 on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IBM_System/360

IBM Assembly Language on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IBM_Basic_assembly_language_and_successors

FORTRAN IV on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fortran#FORTRAN_IV

Intel 8080 on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intel_8080

Zilog Z80 on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zilog_Z80

MOS Technology 6502 on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MOS_Technology_6502

Timex Sinclair 1000 computer on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timex_Sinclair_1000

RadioShack Model 1 computer on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TRS-80

Apple ][ computer on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_II

Intel 4004 on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intel_4004

Intel 4040 on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intel_4040

Star Trek: The Next Generation S06E20 “The Chase”: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Chase_(Star_Trek:_The_Next_Generation)

“Digital Fortress” novel by Dan Brown: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_Fortress

“Independence Day” (1996) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0116629/

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 my six-part series on Oscar-nominated films for 2024. Our final category contains my favorite film of the year and the film that is most likely to win significant numbers of awards including Best Picture. I call this category “Troubled Geniuses”

The 96th Annual Academy Awards will be awarded this Sunday, March 10. After this episode, I’m going to take off the rest of the month and will return with new episodes in April. This is been a labor of love but a labor nevertheless.

Links of Interest

Oscar Nominations 2024: https://www.oscars.org/oscars/ceremonies/2024

“Oppenheimer” (2023): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15398776/

“Oppenheimer” Trailer 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYPbbksJxIg

“Oppenheimer” Trailer 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bK6ldnjE3Y0

“Oppenheimer” Trailer 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kknXNYGF5Ec

“Oppenheimer” Anatomy of a Scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_GPSEVEasE

“Oppenheimer” Cast Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzLm2e0Fztw

“Oppenheimer” Blu-ray features: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmSP8Sgc088

“Oppenheimer” Assembling IMAX Print: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5XqqylBW7M

“Maestro” (2023): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5535276/

“Maestro” Trailer 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJP2QblqLA0

“Maestro” Trailer 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zU6GbM5c9aE

“Maestro” Behind-the-scenes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kjd8PMO2jU

“Maestro” Spielberg interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_1qma3SrAI

Leonard Bernstein conducts Mahler 2nd at the Ely Cathedral: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZEusNJLoRw

Documentary Bernstein conducts “West Side Story” in 1984: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXya18-28yI

Making of documentary about Bernstein conducting “West Side Story” (highly recommended as well as the documentary itself): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbF5zB8-oE4

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 review two more films nominated for Best Picture Oscars. I call this grouping “Genocidal Husbands.” Yes, it is strange that we would have two major nominated films on that topic but indeed we do. Check out the episode as we wind down to the end of our list and approach the 96th Annual Academy Awards on March 10.

Links of Interest

Oscar Nominations 2024: https://www.oscars.org/oscars/ceremonies/2024

“The Zone of Interest” (2023): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7160372/

“The Zone of Interest” Trailer 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-vfg3KkV54

“The Zone of Interest” Trailer 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFNtVaAuVYY

“The Zone of Interest” Featurette: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTh5Nui_jFg

“The Zone of Interest” Anatomy of a Scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xb9HkiNH0bs

“The Zone of Interest” Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6cGdfUJw3Y

Rudolf Höss on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rudolf_H%C3%B6ss

Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum website: https://www.auschwitz.org/en/

“Anatomy of a Fall“ (2023): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt17009710/

Novelist Sir Martin Amis on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Amis

“Killers of the Flower Moon” (2023): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5537002/

“Killers of the Flower Moon” Trailer 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EG0si5bSd6I

“Killers of the Flower Moon” Trailer 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EP34Yoxs3FQ

“Killers of the Flower Moon” Trailer 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cx9nCHsemc

“Killers of the Flower Moon” Interview 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iH52elhNxXU

“Killers of the Flower Moon” Interview 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ru1_0tujCzw

“Poor Things” (2023): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14230458/

“Barbie” (2023): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1517268/

“May December” (2023): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13651794/

Indigenous Insight on “Killers of the Flower Moon”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgN9qf5b1BA

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