FUTURE MARTIANS PODCAST Episode 8: Dianne Meets Peter 24 August 2018 Duration: 30:52
"If we have the ability, with have the responsibility."
In episode 8 of the Future Martians podcast, co-host Dianne McGrath introduces fellow Mars One astronaut candidate, Peter Degen-Portnoy. Peter is from Boston, Massachusetts; and is a software engineering manager and ballet dancer. Dianne speaks with Peter about the Mars One mission, his motivations for applying for this one-way mission to Mars, and his philosophy on life before Mars.
EPISODE TOPICS 00:00 Introduction 01:40 Peter’s background 04:20 The nature of software engineering and accomplishing goals 07:22 Encouraging kids to be problem solvers 08:27 Building High-Performing Teams for Mars 09:56 Discovering Mars One just days before application cut-off 12:16 An holistic approach to reaching Mars 15:07 The excitement of being selected for Mars One Round 2 & 3 19:55 The idea of life on Mars being infused into every moment on Earth 22:10 Absorbing the moment and being present in life on Earth 24:18 Communication with family on Earth makes this possible 27:13 Having no bucket list yet living richly 28:28 Peter’s final thoughts, and how to follow Peter’s journey 29:51 Closing announcements.
Links to topics mentioned in the podcast - Peter’s social media profile: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pdegenportnoy/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PDegenPortnoy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PDegenPortnoy/ - NASA Astronaut Requirements: https://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/postsecondary/features/F_Astronaut_Requirements.html - Boston Whale Watch Tours: https://www.bostonharborcruises.com/whale-watch/ - How does the Mars base communicate with Earth? https://www.mars-one.com/faq/technology/how-does-the-mars-base-communicate-with-earth.
Acknowledgements - The Future Martians 12-episode podcast series is part of National Science Week 2018. To find out what is happening for National Science Week in your area, go to: www.scienceweek.net.au - Thanks to Population of Mars for the fantastic soundtrack used for the Future Martians podcast. Hear more of Population of Mars’ music at: @popofmars - Images sources Mars One and Bryan Versteeg. To learn more about the Mars One project, go to: www.mars-one.com.
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