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Welcome to Sun RAEs, a blog series dedicated to creating a learning experience for our audience via the exploration of creativity, life, technology, and gamification.
This week’s AI Drawing
Weekly Random Acts of Evolution - Moments meant to focus on personal growth
Between Space and Time - Tech Exploration
Aesthetics of the Week - A few creative ideas we’ve seen for the week
Chaotic Explorations - Useful Links of the week
Gentei Kaijo - Featured A.I. Author
Clumsy King Dropping Gems - Tip of the week (Tweets)
Chaotic Vibrations - Music of the week
“Light as a Feather”
Taking a break from the books this week, this week’s act of evolution comes from a Lewis Hamilton interview on the “On Purpose with Jay Shetty” podcast. Hamilton shares his journey and how he maintains belief in himself. Though being a 7-time world champion, he highlights how every day is still a “battle” to intentionally walk in his purpose.
I love this interview because highlighting the idea of not giving up is becoming so important, especially in today’s society. We are being thought that it is ok to quit, switch up and start over. Though it can be encouraging to some, it is extremely detrimental to those without a purpose. Constantly re-baselining your life’s direction can result in a lack of foundation or true desire to ever contribute anything to society. Not everyone is aware of their power immediately and that is ok but it is not ok to have a lack of motivation and desire to achieve the fullest of one’s potential.
Rented a Tesla for a part of the trip and the experience I had gave birth to this week’s topic. The EV market is growing fast and considering the regulations being implemented, there are no anticipated plans to slow down. That said, let’s look at what I learned from driving a Tesla specifically:
That is not a car - It’s a big ass computer on wheels. I’m exaggerating but from the minute I stepped into the car, I was immediately thrown off. A Telsa is somewhat barebones considering the amount of mechanics that can be found on other vehicles. That being said, it drives just as well as another car but I could imagine the level of disruption car manufacturers are seeing when this computer pulls up. On-screen controls for everything are a cost saver for mechanical builds and allow for more modularity in the future. Not to mention the amount of data that is projected on-screen or gathered from the car itself which other OEMs were not focused on. This brings me to my next point.
Data - IT IS EVERYWHERE!!! Cameras, Li-DAR, SENSORS, INPUT data, You name it! As I drive my daily vehicle, my main focus is just getting to my location but in a Tesla, there’s so much to consider. Nothing is wrong with that but looking at the on-screen display only you can see how much is being recorded. From the scanning of your surroundings, your route, etc. Again, this seems like nothing to your phone but remember this is a car. Re-emphasizing my first point, OEMs are not doing this level of data collection today. Even down to the OS, drivers are forced to use Tesla’s OS without the option for Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. What seems like a small is huge because Tesla has managed to highlight the value of having your own platform on board which OEMs have been outsourcing and missing out on the data/experience that could have garnered. Tesla also has the ability to store that data right on a flash drive. Car owners can take advantage of that as well
Battery Life - This is a big point! As I mentioned earlier, the infrastructure for mainstream EV enablement is still a hurdle to tackle but it is not one that will be solved by 2030 (the timeline for most Carbon Net Zero regulations) without starting today and considering the current infrastructure. We can’t just throw up a bunch of EV Charging locations overnight so this introduces an opportunity for problem-solving around the current means. Tesla does this well for the few days I was driving one.
Route Planning
Overall, though I really felt like I was driving a computer, I am excited about the future of EVs. This is a new paradigm that Tesla has shown me that OEMs need to solve in the race to be the best in the EV space which is looking to be the end of how we traditionally get around in this era of combustion vehicles.
Featured previously, Shunsuke Takawo shared a project he built leveraging the code below. I love the motion and randomosity of the square’s appearance. I gave it a try as well playing with the variables and got some interesting outputs.
Give it a try!
Here are some tools for learning code via playing games.
Learn programming by playing games: 1. tynker.com Python, JavaScript, Java 2. cssbattle.dev CSS 3. javascriptquiz.com JavaScript 4. codingame.com 25 languages supported 5. ohmygit.org Git
ohmygit.orgOh My Git!An open source game about learning Git
As the F1 season looks to start in less than a month from now, we are glad to have King Fisher with us this week to share how he is preparing for the start of the season. We ran into him as we are out here in Hawaii interestingly given the lack of a race here but nonetheless, he has a lot to share on how he is looking forward to winning another world championship this year.
Preparing for the season
“There are several things that I do on a daily basis to ensure I’m locked in all season but to name a few:
Physical Training: Obviously, I need to stay in shape. People don’t realize the level of endurance needed to drive consistently over 200 mph. We easily lose about 5 lbs. during each race.
Mental preparation: Again, our concentration is key for driving consistently
Team collaboration: Another factor overlooked often is the rest of the team outside of the drivers. They are our eyes and ears sometimes out there on the track ensuring that our vehicles are intact or even our adjustment to our race strategies.
Studying data and race strategies: Lastly, as alluded to in my last statement, the data and race strategies are so key. At any given moment, the whole course of a race could change. It is important for us to stay alert and on top of our decisions in order to optimize our performance every weekend.”
Winning another World Championship
“Competition is the #1 factor that challenges the opportunity to win another championship. Outside of the other racers and myself always pushing me to be my best, there are other factors as well.
Technical changes: New rules, regulations, and advancements in technology can impact our performance, and we have to adapt quickly.
Team dynamics: I mentioned before we need to work well with our team, including engineers, mechanics, and strategists, everyone performing at their best.
Dealing with setbacks: Every race brings its own set of emotions. Having an accident or DNF in one race may look like a setback. We have to learn to deal with these setbacks and bounce back the very next race.”
40Seventh.eth (🐧, 🐅) @Sidetrackd_
This song has been the soundtrack to the start of my mornings recently. Larry and Babyface Ray bring the right amount of energy to help get my day started. Check it out and I hope it brings you the same.
Enjoy!
Until next time, keep on seeking balance!
Welcome to Sun RAEs, a blog series dedicated to creating a learning experience for our audience via the exploration of creativity, life, technology, and gamification.
This week’s AI Drawing
Weekly Random Acts of Evolution - Moments meant to focus on personal growth
Between Space and Time - Tech Exploration
Aesthetics of the Week - A few creative ideas we’ve seen for the week
Chaotic Explorations - Useful Links of the week
Gentei Kaijo - Featured A.I. Author
Clumsy King Dropping Gems - Tip of the week (Tweets)
Chaotic Vibrations - Music of the week
“Light as a Feather”
Taking a break from the books this week, this week’s act of evolution comes from a Lewis Hamilton interview on the “On Purpose with Jay Shetty” podcast. Hamilton shares his journey and how he maintains belief in himself. Though being a 7-time world champion, he highlights how every day is still a “battle” to intentionally walk in his purpose.
I love this interview because highlighting the idea of not giving up is becoming so important, especially in today’s society. We are being thought that it is ok to quit, switch up and start over. Though it can be encouraging to some, it is extremely detrimental to those without a purpose. Constantly re-baselining your life’s direction can result in a lack of foundation or true desire to ever contribute anything to society. Not everyone is aware of their power immediately and that is ok but it is not ok to have a lack of motivation and desire to achieve the fullest of one’s potential.
Rented a Tesla for a part of the trip and the experience I had gave birth to this week’s topic. The EV market is growing fast and considering the regulations being implemented, there are no anticipated plans to slow down. That said, let’s look at what I learned from driving a Tesla specifically:
That is not a car - It’s a big ass computer on wheels. I’m exaggerating but from the minute I stepped into the car, I was immediately thrown off. A Telsa is somewhat barebones considering the amount of mechanics that can be found on other vehicles. That being said, it drives just as well as another car but I could imagine the level of disruption car manufacturers are seeing when this computer pulls up. On-screen controls for everything are a cost saver for mechanical builds and allow for more modularity in the future. Not to mention the amount of data that is projected on-screen or gathered from the car itself which other OEMs were not focused on. This brings me to my next point.
Data - IT IS EVERYWHERE!!! Cameras, Li-DAR, SENSORS, INPUT data, You name it! As I drive my daily vehicle, my main focus is just getting to my location but in a Tesla, there’s so much to consider. Nothing is wrong with that but looking at the on-screen display only you can see how much is being recorded. From the scanning of your surroundings, your route, etc. Again, this seems like nothing to your phone but remember this is a car. Re-emphasizing my first point, OEMs are not doing this level of data collection today. Even down to the OS, drivers are forced to use Tesla’s OS without the option for Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. What seems like a small is huge because Tesla has managed to highlight the value of having your own platform on board which OEMs have been outsourcing and missing out on the data/experience that could have garnered. Tesla also has the ability to store that data right on a flash drive. Car owners can take advantage of that as well
Battery Life - This is a big point! As I mentioned earlier, the infrastructure for mainstream EV enablement is still a hurdle to tackle but it is not one that will be solved by 2030 (the timeline for most Carbon Net Zero regulations) without starting today and considering the current infrastructure. We can’t just throw up a bunch of EV Charging locations overnight so this introduces an opportunity for problem-solving around the current means. Tesla does this well for the few days I was driving one.
Route Planning
Overall, though I really felt like I was driving a computer, I am excited about the future of EVs. This is a new paradigm that Tesla has shown me that OEMs need to solve in the race to be the best in the EV space which is looking to be the end of how we traditionally get around in this era of combustion vehicles.
Featured previously, Shunsuke Takawo shared a project he built leveraging the code below. I love the motion and randomosity of the square’s appearance. I gave it a try as well playing with the variables and got some interesting outputs.
Give it a try!
Here are some tools for learning code via playing games.
Learn programming by playing games: 1. tynker.com Python, JavaScript, Java 2. cssbattle.dev CSS 3. javascriptquiz.com JavaScript 4. codingame.com 25 languages supported 5. ohmygit.org Git
ohmygit.orgOh My Git!An open source game about learning Git
As the F1 season looks to start in less than a month from now, we are glad to have King Fisher with us this week to share how he is preparing for the start of the season. We ran into him as we are out here in Hawaii interestingly given the lack of a race here but nonetheless, he has a lot to share on how he is looking forward to winning another world championship this year.
Preparing for the season
“There are several things that I do on a daily basis to ensure I’m locked in all season but to name a few:
Physical Training: Obviously, I need to stay in shape. People don’t realize the level of endurance needed to drive consistently over 200 mph. We easily lose about 5 lbs. during each race.
Mental preparation: Again, our concentration is key for driving consistently
Team collaboration: Another factor overlooked often is the rest of the team outside of the drivers. They are our eyes and ears sometimes out there on the track ensuring that our vehicles are intact or even our adjustment to our race strategies.
Studying data and race strategies: Lastly, as alluded to in my last statement, the data and race strategies are so key. At any given moment, the whole course of a race could change. It is important for us to stay alert and on top of our decisions in order to optimize our performance every weekend.”
Winning another World Championship
“Competition is the #1 factor that challenges the opportunity to win another championship. Outside of the other racers and myself always pushing me to be my best, there are other factors as well.
Technical changes: New rules, regulations, and advancements in technology can impact our performance, and we have to adapt quickly.
Team dynamics: I mentioned before we need to work well with our team, including engineers, mechanics, and strategists, everyone performing at their best.
Dealing with setbacks: Every race brings its own set of emotions. Having an accident or DNF in one race may look like a setback. We have to learn to deal with these setbacks and bounce back the very next race.”
40Seventh.eth (🐧, 🐅) @Sidetrackd_
This song has been the soundtrack to the start of my mornings recently. Larry and Babyface Ray bring the right amount of energy to help get my day started. Check it out and I hope it brings you the same.
Enjoy!
Until next time, keep on seeking balance!
In-Car Experiences - The minimum amount of time that I had to wait when charging my car has been 40 mins. Now that seems like an immediate setback but it is these exact points that have introduced some of the creative solutions. OEMs now have to consider how your spend that time. Sure you can leave the car or wait until you get home but if you are on the road, the car now becomes a platform of engagement. Not the case always but Tesla has also made plenty of strides here. From the second you plug in the charger, it asks you if you’d like to play some games or watch a video while you wait. You can even browse the web or do in-caraoke (horrible joke). Nonetheless, this is a big deal because though chargers are not readily available, one way to subside the wait is to change the consumer’s behavior or outlook on that experience. You may leave the house an hr. earlier now and take that call in the car or finish a couple of episodes of that show you were looking to catch up on.
In-Car Experiences - The minimum amount of time that I had to wait when charging my car has been 40 mins. Now that seems like an immediate setback but it is these exact points that have introduced some of the creative solutions. OEMs now have to consider how your spend that time. Sure you can leave the car or wait until you get home but if you are on the road, the car now becomes a platform of engagement. Not the case always but Tesla has also made plenty of strides here. From the second you plug in the charger, it asks you if you’d like to play some games or watch a video while you wait. You can even browse the web or do in-caraoke (horrible joke). Nonetheless, this is a big deal because though chargers are not readily available, one way to subside the wait is to change the consumer’s behavior or outlook on that experience. You may leave the house an hr. earlier now and take that call in the car or finish a couple of episodes of that show you were looking to catch up on.
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