With a background in both computer science and art, Tomás Laurenzo's research spans across different practices and interests, including artificial intelligence (machine learning), human-computer interaction, physical computing, and extended reality. In reviewing his work to date, we found many themes that resonated with recent events highlighted in mass media and were curious to find out more about his process and perspective. He had much to say on the matter as can be read in our interview with Tom documented herein.