# 392: We Can Design Our Way Out of This

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2023-03-17
- Length: 1h 08m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2023-03-17-392-we-can-design-our-way-out-of-this
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/392-we-can-design-our-way-out-of-this

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss the nature of creativity, debating whether new ideas exist or if everything is a remix of prior work, using examples like the Pika Screw and AI-generated code. Bob Clagett details his progress on building a rowboat and a humorous 'fart chair' project using an Arduino and methane sensor, while Jimmy Diresta announces the launch of his 'Arduino For Makers' online course. The hosts also explore how AI tools like ChatGPT are being used to write code and enhance photos, concluding that iteration and giving credit to inspirations are key to the maker community.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2023-03-17-392-we-can-design-our-way-out-of-this#t=1) Introduction: Sneezing fits and snow
- [8:12](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2023-03-17-392-we-can-design-our-way-out-of-this#t=492) Project Updates: Rowboat and Fart Chair
- [17:31](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2023-03-17-392-we-can-design-our-way-out-of-this#t=1051) Arduino Course Launch and Fart Chair Details
- [23:44](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2023-03-17-392-we-can-design-our-way-out-of-this#t=1424) AI in Coding and Content Creation
- [30:49](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2023-03-17-392-we-can-design-our-way-out-of-this#t=1849) Are There New Ideas or Just Remixes?
- [42:02](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2023-03-17-392-we-can-design-our-way-out-of-this#t=2522) Iteration, IRL Intelligence, and Design Philosophy
- [57:35](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2023-03-17-392-we-can-design-our-way-out-of-this#t=3455) Music History and Respecting Inspiration
- [1:00:29](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2023-03-17-392-we-can-design-our-way-out-of-this#t=3629) Community Picks: Frank Howarth and EDM Machines

## Topics

- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)
- [Microcontrollers & dev platforms](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/microcontrollers-and-platforms)
- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)
- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Arduino (chip)
- Pika Screw (product)
- ChatGPT (tool)
- Meta (company)
- CapCut (tool)
- B&H (company)
- Maker Central (other)
- Nirvana (other)
- Frank Howarth (other)

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