In an interview with Omni in 1991, he described the allure of programs that would letyoufeel as if you were wandering at will inside a Moorish temple or through the chambers of a beating heart.
The design is a bit simpler too, but for those who want to get the GT-style, top-mounted pedal feel, Fanatec will offer a kit that will letyou flip any pedal you like (and only those pedals you like) upside down -- ala the Thrustmaster T500 RS, but more gracefully.
You could let your new peers know that if they get jobs opps passed their way that they can feel free to throw your name in the hat or have the recruiter contact you.