# 97: Bubblesort Yourself

- Show: [Embedded.fm](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm)
- Published: 2015-04-15
- Length: 1h 03m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2015-04-15-97-bubblesort-yourself
- Listen: https://makingembeddedsystems.libsyn.com/embedded-ep97mp3

## Summary

Professor Paul Fishwick of the University of Texas at Dallas discusses his work in 'Aesthetic Computing' and the 'Creative Automata' center, where students use art and physical media to model computer science concepts. He describes building a 'water computer' to simulate predator-prey dynamics using Forrester's System Dynamics, and explains how using diverse media like Max/MSP, Minecraft, and sculpture helps demystify complex topics like differential equations and state machines for non-engineers. The conversation highlights the importance of integrating arts into STEM education to foster intuitive understanding and public engagement with technology.

## Chapters

- [0:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2015-04-15-97-bubblesort-yourself#t=6) Introduction and Guest Background
- [1:52](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2015-04-15-97-bubblesort-yourself#t=112) Aesthetic Computing and Physical Analogies
- [7:42](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2015-04-15-97-bubblesort-yourself#t=462) The Water Computer and System Dynamics
- [10:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2015-04-15-97-bubblesort-yourself#t=601) Teaching as Learning and Multimodal Communication
- [24:13](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2015-04-15-97-bubblesort-yourself#t=1453) Sorting Algorithms and Real-World Observation
- [33:21](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2015-04-15-97-bubblesort-yourself#t=2001) Art, Technology, and the STEAM Movement
- [43:05](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2015-04-15-97-bubblesort-yourself#t=2585) Media as a Tool for Understanding
- [48:25](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2015-04-15-97-bubblesort-yourself#t=2905) Babbage Engines, Max/MSP, and Analogies
- [59:27](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2015-04-15-97-bubblesort-yourself#t=3567) Public Outreach and Conclusion

## Topics

- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)

## Most relevant to

established companies

## Mentioned

- University of Texas at Dallas (company)
- Creative Automata (other)
- Max/MSP (tool)
- LabVIEW (tool)
- Minecraft (product)
- CS Unplugged (other)
- Computer History Museum (other)
- Aesthetic Computing (product)

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