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Fr. Robert Ballecer

Jul 5, 2024

Father Robert Ballecer, a Jesuit priest working in Rome, shares his tech journey from childhood dumpster diving for computer parts to YouTube content creation. He discusses early hacking experiences, fusion technology, and his love for The Expanse series. The podcast explores the intersection of technology and faith, highlighting his unique perspective as a tech-savvy priest.

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Fusion technology offers the potential for limitless and cheap energy through efficient heat-to-electricity conversion.

The Expanse series inspires Father Robert with its realistic portrayal of futuristic technologies grounded in physics.

Father Robert's Jesuit Pilgrimage App provides interactive insights into historical Jesuit sites, aligning with his vocation's mission.

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Fusion: The Future of Energy

Fusion technology, combined with efficient heat-to-electricity conversion, holds the potential for a post-scarcity world with limitless, clean, and cheap energy. Advancements in material science and transistor doping can make efficient heat-to-electricity conversion possible, paving the way for a game-changing energy source.

Intro

2min

Travel, Friendship, and a Jesuit's Journey

4min

Reflections on Sun Exposure and Diversifying Activities

2min

Journey through YouTube, Podcasts, Gadgets, and Faith

19min

Childhood Technology Enthusiasm and Early Entrepreneurial Ventures

20min

The Intersection of Technology and a Shared Passion for Positive Change

13min

Exploring St. Peter's and the Coliseum, Thanking Father Robert Ballecer, and Mentioning Patreon Support

3min

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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Fr. Robert Ballecer

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Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Fusion: The Future of Energy

The Expanse: Realistic Sci-Fi Tech

Jesuit Pilgrimage App

Alignment of Passion and Purpose

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