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Thoughts and ideas of a dyslexic designer/developer
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We live in incredible times with such possibilities that is clear. Although its easily dismissed seeing how how much time we are spending on our smartphones. whats happening with GDPR and the low-background steel problem of the AI contaminated internet? To quote Buckminster Fuller “You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change … Continue reading "Public Service Internet monthly newsletter (July 2025)"
1.7.2025 07:55Public Service Internet monthly newsletter (July 2025)<p>On my last trip to Europe, I flew to Amsterdam to get a train to Brussels and flew back from the awful Brussels South airport. I won’t be doing that again if I can help it. During that time I got time to another Pacemaker device mix. The self hosted mixing site is still broken,…</p>
29.6.2025 10:33Comment on Deutschland industrial fly over mix by IanforresterIts been all over the news recently. Apple’s stunning ‘Liquid Glass’ design could change everything and Andorid’s material 3 design change. These user interface changes I have lots of thoughts about them from a design and UI point of view (most which has been said elsewhere). However my biggest thought is the underlying problems of … Continue reading "Needed changes are not going to come from Apple & Google"
21.6.2025 22:56Needed changes are not going to come from Apple & Google The most recent Fediforum brought a lot of incredible changes for the Fediverse. One of the biggest and most exciting was the video by Elena Rossini. Oh and I also did one of the 3 keynote talks too…
15.6.2025 22:52Fediverse: a New Era of Social Media – The videoI mentioned in the last post which was another mix. I have been out and about quite a lot, with time for creating more mixes. My self hosted mixing site is a little broken at the moment, so I’m relying on peertube again. This mix was recorded as you can guess in Berlin during Republica … Continue reading "Delirium and encounter at the Berlin watergate mix"
9.6.2025 23:18Delirium and encounter at the Berlin watergate mixEugen Rochko and Myself at Fosdem 2025 I wrote a blog post about how I have been since August 2024, when I first learned my…
14.3.2025 19:47Comment on I bought a Framework 13, heres my early thoughts by IanforresterI have been out and about quite a lot, which means time for creating mixes on the pacemaker device. My self hosted mixing site is a little broken at the moment. However I have shared the mix on peertube. This one was recorded on my flight from Bremen earlier in May. I quite liked Bremen, … Continue reading "Deutschland industrial fly over mix"
9.6.2025 23:17Deutschland industrial fly over mixI am very much looking forward to being at the PublicSpaces conference again, this time to talk at some depth about the future of social. It is time to reinvent our social media landscape and the way we communicate online! What do we really need to be connected in this digital age? How can we … Continue reading "Lets talk about the future of social media at PublicSpaces 2025"
9.6.2025 22:42Lets talk about the future of social media at PublicSpaces 2025Things are moving quickly right now, with a 5th trip to Europe over the last 2 months booked. Republica was fantastic again and for the first time, I spent time with new and old friends from the Netherlands and Germany. One of the highlights from Republica is finally getting on stage after 4 different visits … Continue reading "re:publica 25: Six Feet Under a Data Centre: Let’s talk about Death and Legacy online!"
9.6.2025 16:24re:publica 25: Six Feet Under a Data Centre: Let’s talk about Death and Legacy online!We live in incredible times with such possibilities that is clear. Although its easily dismissed reading how expensive NFTs were replaced with errors, Meta adding facial recognition to their glasses regardless and Chrome backtracks on 3rd party cookies plans. To quote Buckminster Fuller “You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, … Continue reading "Public Service Internet monthly newsletter (June 2025)"
1.6.2025 07:10Public Service Internet monthly newsletter (June 2025)I’m really happy to announce following my previous announcement, I’ll be talking about the Public Service Internet and the Fediverse at the fediforum this coming month of June 2025. Alongside Cory Doctorow and Christine Lemmer-Webber, all fantastic, thoughtful and smart people. If you haven’t been to a Fediforum or unsure about the Fediverse; Its time … Continue reading "Keynoting at the Fediforum 2025"
20.5.2025 13:03Keynoting at the Fediforum 2025A few things have happened recently… You may have noticed a few changes to my blog and there are quite a few more to come. But theres more exciting news… On top of the Fediforum advisory position which I blogged about last week. I am part of an EU project with lots of cross over … Continue reading "Advisory position and status changes"
13.5.2025 11:14Advisory position and status changesReally happy to be part of an great advisory team for Fediforum and ultimately for the Future of the Fediverse. https://fediforum.org/people/ https://fediforum.org/people/
6.5.2025 22:08I’m joining the Fediforum as an advisorWe live in incredible times with such possibilities that is clear. Although its easily dismissed reading how social media is impacting young people, how everyone can be scammed even Troy Hunt was phished. To quote Buckminster Fuller “You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes … Continue reading "Public Service Internet monthly newsletter (May 2025)"
30.4.2025 23:10Public Service Internet monthly newsletter (May 2025)I started this mix following the one in Malta, It’s been kicking around on my phone for a while but didn’t sound quite right. With my flight from Amsterdam I got time to redo it and decided on the fly to give it more tunes, which just worked. I use freedom, as its my first … Continue reading "Freedom frequency in the Netherlands mix"
25.4.2025 20:24Freedom frequency in the Netherlands mixI have great news I will be at Republica in Berlin this year. Its such a great festival/conference and vast in size. But better still is the subjects covered. Last year I went to 2 great sessions about death and legacy by Linn Friedrichs, and then Savena Surana and Arda Awais from Identity 2.0. Last … Continue reading "Six Feet Under a Data Centre: Let’s talk about Death and Legacy online"
25.4.2025 15:55Six Feet Under a Data Centre: Let’s talk about Death and Legacy onlineIt was David Eastman who introduced me to the Shelfies project. I sent my post a while ago but didn’t hear anything, assuming I might not be of interest because I generally listen to Audiobooks and have a shelf of books to lead out to friends and family. I also tend to post a status … Continue reading "Shelfies #29: Ian Forrester"
4.4.2025 13:25Shelfies #29: Ian ForresterWe live in incredible times with such possibilities that is clear. Although its easily dismissed reading how DVDs are rotting away, the UK’s first permanent facial recognition camera installed and Meta has never heard of the Streisand effect? To quote Buckminster Fuller “You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, … Continue reading "Public Service Internet monthly newsletter (April 2025)"
1.4.2025 07:55Public Service Internet monthly newsletter (April 2025)<p><span><a href="https://mas.to/@cubicgarden" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer ugc">@<span>cubicgarden</span></a></span> all the best, totally seem to have missed this news!</p>
28.3.2025 19:18Comment on My last day in BBC R&D by Bastian Greshake Tzovaras<p><span><a href="https://mas.to/@cubicgarden" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer ugc">@<span>cubicgarden</span></a></span> all the best for your future endeavours!</p>
28.3.2025 12:16Comment on My last day in BBC R&D by SupergrobiIts the final day of my position at BBC R&D and I had a really good first leaving party yesterday. This a day I have prepared for and didn’t really think would come, but over the last 7 months realised will come. It has been made slightly easier by the 4 different leaving dos I … Continue reading "My last day in BBC R&D"
28.3.2025 12:07My last day in BBC R&DIn reply to <a href="https://mastodon.social/@Documentally/114162529499673957">Documentally</a>. Cheers, I was thinking about doing a post just about the laptop cover to be honest. Geez, when I dug out that XPS12, I was suprised by the stickers too :)
17.3.2025 16:11Comment on Facing redundancy with a list of tasks by cubicgardenIn reply to <a href="https://famichiki.jp/@tsturm/114162996674101823">Thomas Sturm</a>. Thank you Thomas, it comes and goes but generally I'm certainly looking forward and planning forward. Its important for my wellbeing
17.3.2025 16:10Comment on Facing redundancy with a list of tasks by cubicgarden<p><span><a href="https://mas.to/@cubicgarden" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer ugc">@<span>cubicgarden</span></a></span> I've been following you quietly for a long time now and your posts are usually full of energy and optimism - much needed in these times. </p><p>I'm sure you'll find a great place to work and new opportunities. Good Luck!</p>
14.3.2025 21:51Comment on Facing redundancy with a list of tasks by Thomas Sturm<p><span><a href="https://mas.to/@cubicgarden" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer ugc">@<span>cubicgarden</span></a></span> Good luck Ian. Anyone with a Status dot net sticker must have providence :-)</p>
14.3.2025 19:52Comment on Facing redundancy with a list of tasks by DocumentallyI wrote a blog post about how I have been since August 2024, when I first learned my position at BBC R&D was at risk and likely to close. Now its March and a lot has happened… My position is still going to close and I have taken redundancy, which means I will leave at … Continue reading "Facing redundancy with a list of tasks"
14.3.2025 19:47Facing redundancy with a list of tasksI recently dropped one of Pacemaker devices while in Malta but I was able to get a mix off it before it stopped. While on the plane I created a couple of mixes. This is a early version of a longer version I did later in the flight. Originally I did think about recreating it … Continue reading "Discover the truth about Malta (Tell no one) mix"
7.3.2025 18:45Discover the truth about Malta (Tell no one) mix