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Join veteran tech podcaster Jason Howell as he sits down with intriguing tech minds for casual conversations that explore the human experience in a world engulfed by technology. From tech journalists and creators to entrepreneurs, Jason invites guests to share their journey through tech and reflect on the triumphs and struggles of being immersed in the always-evolving tech landscape. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Father Robert Ballecer, aka The Digital Jesuit, lives two lives: One as a dedicated Jesuit priest working at the Vatican in Rome, and the other as a lifelong tech nerd. Here he explains why those seemingly different aspects of his life are actually one and the same.
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Father Robert's experience living in Rome and contrasts with more tech-centric cities
Father Robert's role in the church and how it relates to his technology work
Father Robert's childhood interest in technology and parental support
Early experiences with dumpster diving for computer parts
Fixing and selling TRS-80 computers
Running a Bulletin Board System (BBS) as a youth
Selling refurbished floppy disks through a BBS
Early experiences with YouTube and content creation
Monetization of YouTube content and optimization techniques
Discussion of pre-iPod MP3 players and early consumer tech
Father Robert's experiences with hacking school computer systems
Phone phreaking and early hacking experiences
Father Robert's interest in The Expanse sci-fi series and its realistic technology
Discussion of fusion technology and energy conversion as potential future developments
Fr. Robert Ballecer on Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/padresj
Fr. Robert Ballecer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/DigitalJesuit
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Join veteran tech podcaster Jason Howell as he sits down with intriguing tech minds for casual conversations that explore the human experience in a world engulfed by technology. From tech journalists and creators to entrepreneurs, Jason invites guests to share their journey through tech and reflect on the triumphs and struggles of being immersed in the always-evolving tech landscape. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
