Most of this is about the not-so-much-anymore-exotic art of GPU programming. It's becoming important in so many fields. The last thing I want to be is some foot-dragging old windbag who forgot to stay up to date.
Gramsci's pessimism of the intellect, optimism of the will can be a tough motivator but I'm trying.
Just recently one of our security experts dropped dead over the weekend. When everyone heard about it they were sad for about 5 minutes, then 5 minutes later everyone was talking about their kids, parents, family, vacations or what they're going to have for lunch.
I don't mean that to be condescending, your life is important to you. Build your future, technology will take care of itself.
Not mocking, it's a tough ambition at times.