My earliest experiences of computers were as them being tools of creativity, and that's framed my use of them ever since. The BBC Micro didn't really do much unless you gave it fairly comprehensive instructions. Sure, they could be used to play pre-bought games, but in the very early days the thing came with a … Continue reading The tools of mass creation
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This week I have learned: sometimes you don't need to be Sherlock Holmes to put together the clues correctly random interactions on Twitter never fail to amuse becoming more convinced about the theme of The Book (details to follow) it's time for another FreeRangers gathering (further details here) Next week: Weeknote 303 - Bleep/Squelch
Next week: normal service
Next week: more of the same
This week I have learned: I do really, really want to write a book, and now might have someone interested in helping. At this time of year every email sent = at least one email out of office returned 3D modelling is chuffing hard Observing people doing proper manual work makes me feel mildly inadequate … Continue reading Weeknote 299: una paloma blanca
This week I have learned: it always helps one's own understanding to go through the exercise of explaining things to others. so Augmented Reality has now gone mainstream then. my Stamp experiment has reached its 3rd anniversary I'm really looking forward to a summer break Next week: a publisher, a cartographer and an IT contract … Continue reading Weeknote 298: School’s out
This week I have learned: Innovation isn't about sparks of inspiration... ...it's more about getting the right people in the right mood in the same room at the same time. We appear to be living in an era when politics becomes impossible to be judged by satire. Next week: the countdown to summer.
This week I have learned: an experience is worth a thousand words the next wave of virtual reality is really very impressive never underestimate the creative potential of anyone Edinburgh is a beautiful city (I knew that - I was just reminded) juggling work and parenthood is a constant zero-sum game... Next week: to the … Continue reading Weeknote 296: experiential
This week I have learned: - I'm really looking forward to a time when the news gets boring again... - I'm probably going to be waiting for a very long time Next week: adventures in virtual reality
It's been a funny day. I'm not sure what to think. As I wrote recently, I regard myself as a Londoner and a European. This morning it felt as if a part of my identity was removed from me. Things will work out. They always do. But it doesn't feel to be a world that … Continue reading Weeknote 294: bereft
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