Hello folks. Late to the game here, but I’m Jason. Up until May of 2021 I was a Registered Nurse working procedural cases. I ended up finally realizing that nursing wasn’t “home” for me and have decided to attempt to pursue my varied more nerdy interests and fascinations. I’ve always enjoyed technology and science, especially the practical applications. I greatly enjoy building my own hardware and at some point, I’ll learn to write my own software to round out the application experience.
For the past 7 years I was the volunteer medical lead for my region’s Burning Man “regional” called SOAK. Through that volunteer work, I met my friend Zoom who is one of the people who runs Black Rock Observatory at Burning Man proper where we set up an actual observatory and run scopes all week for people to come see space with their own eyes. Our twenty inch (508mm) telescope provides a clear view of Andromeda even with all the light pollution on Playa.
I’m also falling in love with solar technology and lithium ferrous phosphate battery tech. I’ve begun building ultra compact, ultra lightweight (under 5 pounds/2.27kg) batteries for friends who race cars and are looking to reduce weight.
I play around with various laser cut art and shenanigans using the 100 watt laser cutter I built; and my CNC router table occasionally gets put to use when I’m not arguing with my 3D printer.
I fell into the Dubai Expo this year and found that it was kind of limited on technology discussions, so I’m coming to GOSH to get an opportunity to immerse myself in a community I’ve generally been a spectator to, and possibly discover some fascination and direction. I’m a bit overwhelmed by the number of options I have made available to myself, in terms of what I could do when I grow up, and it causes my ADHD to panic a bit.
I didn’t even get into talking about my podcast or video ideas, or metal casting, restoring old tools, working on my Datsun, constantly fighting the blackberries, the never-ending disaster that is my shop space… …
Hi.
Did the prompt ask for a random fact? If so, I am a producer of high fidelity, professional grade hugs, offering an extensive catalog of options and customizations.
Oh… it asked for a favorite animal. Okay, well I already typed the hug part, so that stays now.
As for the animal… less a particular animal, and more a feature. Photophores. Many deep sea animals, chiefly squid, maintain a symbiotic relationship with luciferin-oxidizing bacteria within their own bodies. The squid culture and cultivate the bacteria within the photophore “cells”, and can secrete luciferin on command which is rapidly oxidized by the bacteria, resulting in a bioluminescent cascade.
The photophores are found all over the body of the squid, and other creatures, and often can be manipulated at will in any number of patterns and intensities. Additionally, deep sea squid can secrete clouds of bacteria from internal sacks in the same way shallower water squid use ink; except now it’s a bright, blinding cloud of bacteria that dazzles predators.
Okay, it’s 6am, I should go to bed finally. Looking forward to meeting you all. If anyone is staying a few days after the event, I think I’m staying until November 4th or such, so I’ll be available for adventures.
See you lovely folks soon.
Jason / Honey Badger