# 95: The Elon Musk of Earth

- Show: [Embedded.fm](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm)
- Published: 2015-04-01
- Length: 18m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2015-04-01-95-the-elon-musk-of-earth
- Listen: https://makingembeddedsystems.libsyn.com/embedded-ep95mp3

## Summary

In this April Fools' Day episode, hosts Amelia and Christopher White conduct a humorous interview with their cat, Princess Anakin, who is jokingly referred to as the 'Elon Musk of Earth.' The conversation satirically covers the Internet of Things, specifically mocking the idea of connecting a 'scary robot litter box' to the web, and discusses the challenges of static electricity in embedded development. The hosts also touch on engineering careers, the value of personal projects, and the importance of community engagement through their podcast.

## Chapters

- [0:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2015-04-01-95-the-elon-musk-of-earth#t=6) Introduction: Princess Anakin and the 'Elon Musk' Joke
- [4:07](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2015-04-01-95-the-elon-musk-of-earth#t=247) The Scary Robot Litter Box and IoT Privacy
- [7:37](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2015-04-01-95-the-elon-musk-of-earth#t=457) Internet of Things Protocols and Standards
- [10:50](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2015-04-01-95-the-elon-musk-of-earth#t=650) Static Electricity, Open Offices, and Engineering Culture
- [12:42](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2015-04-01-95-the-elon-musk-of-earth#t=762) Personal Projects, Burnout, and Podcasting
- [15:16](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2015-04-01-95-the-elon-musk-of-earth#t=916) Lasers, Catnip, and Closing Thoughts

## Topics

- [Connected products & IoT](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/connected-products-and-iot)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)
- [Batteries & low-power design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/batteries-and-low-power)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Princess Anakin (other)
- Elon Musk (other)
- Jewel litter box (product)
- Wi-Fi (other)
- Bluetooth (other)
- I Triple E Spectrum magazine (other)
- Embedded.fm (other)

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