We discuss (hopefully) interesting research applications from the paper ``Group Geometric Algebra and the Standard Model''. The paper generalizes the spin-1/2 relativistic Weyl equation to include the Standard Model fermions from an assumption that a point group symmetry applies to the Pauli spin matrices. Taken literally, this suggests that the universe is a solid state object or at least can best be analyzed with solid state methods. Not only is special relativity reduced to a useful approximation but the SO(3) of space alone is reduced to a long wavelength limit. We relate these ideas to the "gauge theory of gravity'' found by Lasenby, Doran and Gull that uses a flat background space. The associated metric for black holes is Gullstrand-Painleve and the effect of gravitons on space consists of rotations and boosts. In addition to gravity, we explore possible applications to the many arbitrary constants of the Standard Model and suggest opportunities for further research. Applying solid state physics ideas to the fundamental forces of Nature is an exciting area of research; the new cutting edge is not so difficult as in areas that have already been explored for decades by thousands of brilliant physicists. If you are a physics graduate student who is looking for a thesis topic, you will want to attend this talk.