Hello from South Carolina! I’m new to the community and currently navigating a suspected autism/ADHD diagnosis. I wanted to share a project that has been a huge part of my life lately.

I have a deep hyperfocus on geology, specifically earthquakes and volcanoes. Since I’m not a traditional programmer, I’ve been using a method I call "vibe coding"—using AI as a collaborator to help me architect a live seismic dashboard. It tracks real-time data from the USGS and NOAA, including a "Mother Nature Damage Meter" that factors in depth and population. I’m also working on building out more volcano-specific tracking as I progress.

I want to be transparent and mention that I use AI to help me organize my thoughts for posts like this. My mind tends to move like a squirrel, and I have a bit of a "no filter" tendency, so the AI helps me channel that energy into something coherent and readable. However, all the logic behind the dashboard and my replies here are 100% mine.

If anyone else here shares a love for world geology or just enjoys watching real-time data feeds, I’d love to connect. I do have a link to the 24/7 stream on my profile for anyone interested in checking it out, but mostly I just wanted to say hello to the community!

Hello everyone! I’m new here and wanted to introduce myself. I’ve been navigating the world of self-diagnosis recently and wanted to share a project that has been a massive focus of mine.

I have a deep love for geology and the literal "vibrations" of the Earth. I don't have a traditional background in software engineering, but I’ve been using AI tools to help me build things that match how my brain processes information. I’ve started calling it "vibe coding"—basically architecting complex data systems by collaborating with AI.

The image attached is the Earth Observatory dashboard I built. It’s a 24/7 live simulation of global seismic, volcanic, and tectonic data. Every dot represents a real-time event, and I’ve baked in variables like depth-modulation and population density. It even includes things like a "Mother Nature Damage Meter" (MNDM) using real-time feeds from USGS and NOAA.

A quick disclaimer/intro to how I operate: I’m high-functioning but definitely have the "mind of a squirrel" (ADHD/Autism combo). I use AI to help me draft and organize my thoughts because it helps me channel all that energy into something coherent. I also tend to have zero filter, so the AI helps me keep things focused—though I always try to keep it real. If you use similar tools to help navigate your day or your projects, I’d love to hear your stories!

I’m "testing the waters" by coming out of the closet a bit with my suspected autism and sharing this with people who might appreciate the level of detail. If anyone else here is a fan of live world geology or likes seeing how data can be visualized, I’d love to chat. All my replies are 100% me!

Note: I have a link to the 24/7 live stream on my profile if you want to see the data in motion. Happy to be here!