516: Voices From the Cataclysms of the Universe

Embedded.fm · 12 Dec 2025 · 58m · Episode 516

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Sophi Kravitz, an electrical engineer and artist, discusses her upcoming art installation 'Messages from Space,' which uses Geiger–Müller tubes to detect cosmic rays and trigger sounds and stories. She explains the physics of cosmic rays, her experience building the hardware, and her transition from a year-long break to returning to EE consulting at her company Greenlight. Kravitz also shares insights on using AI to learn Blender for digital sculpting and the psychological challenges of returning to technical work after a hiatus.

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Companies: Chabot Space & Science Center, Exploratorium, Greenlight
Chips: Geiger–Müller tube
Tools: Blender, AutoCAD
Also: Hackaday.io, GitHub, Sofy Yuditskaya, Ria Rajan, Justin Day, Oliver Tanner

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516: Voices From the Cataclysms of the Universe

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