John W Lewis
@johnwlewis.com
Applied physicist, focussed on innovation.
Founder of @NeatStrategy.com
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Founder of @NeatStrategy.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnwlewis
X: @JohnWLewis
Mastodon: @[email protected]
Reposted by John W Lewis
Join us on Tuesday, January 20 when we'll discuss: Online Security! #DigiBlogChat
Times: 8pm UK time, 9pm western Europe, 3pm ET, Noon PDT!
Questions coming soon!
Times: 8pm UK time, 9pm western Europe, 3pm ET, Noon PDT!
Questions coming soon!
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January 13, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Join us on Tuesday, January 20 when we'll discuss: Online Security! #DigiBlogChat
Times: 8pm UK time, 9pm western Europe, 3pm ET, Noon PDT!
Questions coming soon!
Times: 8pm UK time, 9pm western Europe, 3pm ET, Noon PDT!
Questions coming soon!
A10 #DigiBlogChat
Well, we could forget computer programming / software as we know it. There were analog computers and they could do interesting things, but .... 🤯
Well, we could forget computer programming / software as we know it. There were analog computers and they could do interesting things, but .... 🤯
Q10. If we had to go fully analog tomorrow, what do you think would change the most for you? #DigiBlogChat
January 13, 2026 at 8:53 PM
A10 #DigiBlogChat
Well, we could forget computer programming / software as we know it. There were analog computers and they could do interesting things, but .... 🤯
Well, we could forget computer programming / software as we know it. There were analog computers and they could do interesting things, but .... 🤯
A8 #DigiBlogChat
Reportedly, when Steve Jobs told Apple designers/developers to produce a device which people would prefer to take with them than their wallet, they didn't understand him!!
Reportedly, when Steve Jobs told Apple designers/developers to produce a device which people would prefer to take with them than their wallet, they didn't understand him!!
Q8. What do you miss most from life before everything became digitized? #DigiBlogChat
January 13, 2026 at 8:47 PM
A8 #DigiBlogChat
Reportedly, when Steve Jobs told Apple designers/developers to produce a device which people would prefer to take with them than their wallet, they didn't understand him!!
Reportedly, when Steve Jobs told Apple designers/developers to produce a device which people would prefer to take with them than their wallet, they didn't understand him!!
A3 #DigiBlogChat
Although I do hear/know that this should be the case, I don't think that I "get" it. Either it doesn't change anything, or (actually more likely) I don't do it enough to experience the change!
Although I do hear/know that this should be the case, I don't think that I "get" it. Either it doesn't change anything, or (actually more likely) I don't do it enough to experience the change!
Q3. How does writing by hand change how you think and learn? #DigiBlogChat
January 13, 2026 at 8:18 PM
A3 #DigiBlogChat
Although I do hear/know that this should be the case, I don't think that I "get" it. Either it doesn't change anything, or (actually more likely) I don't do it enough to experience the change!
Although I do hear/know that this should be the case, I don't think that I "get" it. Either it doesn't change anything, or (actually more likely) I don't do it enough to experience the change!
A2 #DigiBlogChat
Sorry, but none! I went many (15?) years without wearing a watch, but fairly recently relented.
I do recall that the battery did not need recharging!
Sorry, but none! I went many (15?) years without wearing a watch, but fairly recently relented.
I do recall that the battery did not need recharging!
Q2. What benefits have you noticed from wearing an analog versus digital watch? #DigiBlogChat
January 13, 2026 at 8:17 PM
A2 #DigiBlogChat
Sorry, but none! I went many (15?) years without wearing a watch, but fairly recently relented.
I do recall that the battery did not need recharging!
Sorry, but none! I went many (15?) years without wearing a watch, but fairly recently relented.
I do recall that the battery did not need recharging!
A1 #DigiBlogChat
Oooff! that's broad question?! ... but what?
Not clocks (analog(ue) is inaccurate)!
I'm not operating a car, but maybe cars! Having, over years, had a chip cause a breakdown and a dealer try to fleece me for a new ECU, maybe cars (hopefully injection or even back to carburettors)!
Oooff! that's broad question?! ... but what?
Not clocks (analog(ue) is inaccurate)!
I'm not operating a car, but maybe cars! Having, over years, had a chip cause a breakdown and a dealer try to fleece me for a new ECU, maybe cars (hopefully injection or even back to carburettors)!
Q1. Is there a digital app that you'd happily delete or wish you could switch back to analog? #DigiBlogChat
January 13, 2026 at 8:12 PM
A1 #DigiBlogChat
Oooff! that's broad question?! ... but what?
Not clocks (analog(ue) is inaccurate)!
I'm not operating a car, but maybe cars! Having, over years, had a chip cause a breakdown and a dealer try to fleece me for a new ECU, maybe cars (hopefully injection or even back to carburettors)!
Oooff! that's broad question?! ... but what?
Not clocks (analog(ue) is inaccurate)!
I'm not operating a car, but maybe cars! Having, over years, had a chip cause a breakdown and a dealer try to fleece me for a new ECU, maybe cars (hopefully injection or even back to carburettors)!
I second that commotion! #DigiBlogChat
Thank you, Jim, for your write-ups of the #DigiBlogChat ... chats.
IMHO you provide a much better overview of the whole conversation than (m)any of us saw at the time!
IMHO you provide a much better overview of the whole conversation than (m)any of us saw at the time!
January 13, 2026 at 7:56 PM
I second that commotion! #DigiBlogChat
In FIVE minutes ...
Join us on Tuesday, January 13 when we'll discuss: Living Analog in a Digital World! #DigiBlogChat
Times: 8pm UK time, 9pm western Europe, 3pm ET, Noon PDT!
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Times: 8pm UK time, 9pm western Europe, 3pm ET, Noon PDT!
Questions: yoursocialmediaworks.com/living-analo...
January 13, 2026 at 7:55 PM
In FIVE minutes ...
It's a Ruhle/@stephruhle.bsky.social, Trump is leaving office in less than three years: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOfI...
'No CEO wants to go back in.' U.S. oil giants reluctant to invest in Venezuela despite Trump push
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January 12, 2026 at 8:04 PM
It's a Ruhle/@stephruhle.bsky.social, Trump is leaving office in less than three years: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOfI...
Is anyone else having difficulty accessing the @metoffice.gov.uk website?
January 7, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Is anyone else having difficulty accessing the @metoffice.gov.uk website?
A10 #DigiBlogChat
Yes, in the last year, I've done a fair amount of learning about software technologies for implemented something in the cloud. It's about time I deployed something!
Yes, in the last year, I've done a fair amount of learning about software technologies for implemented something in the cloud. It's about time I deployed something!
Q10. How will you take advantage of cloud technology this year? #DigiBlogChat
January 6, 2026 at 8:55 PM
A10 #DigiBlogChat
Yes, in the last year, I've done a fair amount of learning about software technologies for implemented something in the cloud. It's about time I deployed something!
Yes, in the last year, I've done a fair amount of learning about software technologies for implemented something in the cloud. It's about time I deployed something!
WOW! #DigiBlogChat
Sorry Carol I thought that was Winnie the Pooh inspired and tried getting the original ... Shock horror the AI replied# DigiBlogChat
January 6, 2026 at 8:45 PM
WOW! #DigiBlogChat
So you say! #DigiBlogChat
I'm neither AI nor EQ nor IQ. I'm merely omnipotent. #DigiBlogChat
January 6, 2026 at 8:43 PM
So you say! #DigiBlogChat
A7 #DigiBlogChat
They're OK, but you can make resolutions at any time.
They're OK, but you can make resolutions at any time.
Q7. Are January resolutions a good idea? Why or why not? #DigiBlogChat
January 6, 2026 at 8:42 PM
A7 #DigiBlogChat
They're OK, but you can make resolutions at any time.
They're OK, but you can make resolutions at any time.
Reposted by John W Lewis
Between questions, we’d like to announce next week’s topic: Living Analog in a Digital World! #DigiBlogChat
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January 6, 2026 at 8:38 PM
Between questions, we’d like to announce next week’s topic: Living Analog in a Digital World! #DigiBlogChat
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It’s the halfway point and the first #DigiBlogChat stretch of 2026!
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January 6, 2026 at 8:30 PM
It’s the halfway point and the first #DigiBlogChat stretch of 2026!
A4 #DigiBlogChat
Not my resolutions! But am using AI for other things, particularly software development. It's not cheap, or always accurate, but it's saving me a lot to time.
Not my resolutions! But am using AI for other things, particularly software development. It's not cheap, or always accurate, but it's saving me a lot to time.
Q4. Will you use AI to help you compose your resolutions? Why or why not? #DigiBlogChat
January 6, 2026 at 8:29 PM
A4 #DigiBlogChat
Not my resolutions! But am using AI for other things, particularly software development. It's not cheap, or always accurate, but it's saving me a lot to time.
Not my resolutions! But am using AI for other things, particularly software development. It's not cheap, or always accurate, but it's saving me a lot to time.
A3 #DigiBlogChat
For a while I was using a VPN, but it was not clear to me whether I was getting any significant extra benefit. 🤷♂️
For a while I was using a VPN, but it was not clear to me whether I was getting any significant extra benefit. 🤷♂️
Q3. How do you protect yourself when wandering about the interwebs? #DigiBlogChat
January 6, 2026 at 8:27 PM
A3 #DigiBlogChat
For a while I was using a VPN, but it was not clear to me whether I was getting any significant extra benefit. 🤷♂️
For a while I was using a VPN, but it was not clear to me whether I was getting any significant extra benefit. 🤷♂️
A1 #DigiBlogChat
The best place to start is probably with your purpose together, of course, with some understanding of what's changing in the "high-tech" area. Then decide what to investigate as potentially offering significant advantages and benefits (which are different) in achieving your purpose.
The best place to start is probably with your purpose together, of course, with some understanding of what's changing in the "high-tech" area. Then decide what to investigate as potentially offering significant advantages and benefits (which are different) in achieving your purpose.
Q1. Where would you start when composing your high-tech resolutions? #DigiBlogChat
January 6, 2026 at 8:16 PM
A1 #DigiBlogChat
The best place to start is probably with your purpose together, of course, with some understanding of what's changing in the "high-tech" area. Then decide what to investigate as potentially offering significant advantages and benefits (which are different) in achieving your purpose.
The best place to start is probably with your purpose together, of course, with some understanding of what's changing in the "high-tech" area. Then decide what to investigate as potentially offering significant advantages and benefits (which are different) in achieving your purpose.
Happy New Year, everyone!
#DigiBlogChat 2026 begins TODAY:
- 6th January at 8pm GMT
- January 6th at noon ET.
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#DigiBlogChat 2026 begins TODAY:
- 6th January at 8pm GMT
- January 6th at noon ET.
yoursocialmediaworks.com/high-tech-re...
January 6, 2026 at 4:22 PM
Happy New Year, everyone!
#DigiBlogChat 2026 begins TODAY:
- 6th January at 8pm GMT
- January 6th at noon ET.
yoursocialmediaworks.com/high-tech-re...
#DigiBlogChat 2026 begins TODAY:
- 6th January at 8pm GMT
- January 6th at noon ET.
yoursocialmediaworks.com/high-tech-re...
On the woeful contrasts of England's cricket performance in this #TheAshes series, this (www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricke...) is all very well ... but does England need a lion?
What if England needs a Mike Brearly, who can communicate a strategy, not just a lot of tactics.
#AUSvsENG
What if England needs a Mike Brearly, who can communicate a strategy, not just a lot of tactics.
#AUSvsENG
January 3, 2026 at 9:55 PM
On the woeful contrasts of England's cricket performance in this #TheAshes series, this (www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricke...) is all very well ... but does England need a lion?
What if England needs a Mike Brearly, who can communicate a strategy, not just a lot of tactics.
#AUSvsENG
What if England needs a Mike Brearly, who can communicate a strategy, not just a lot of tactics.
#AUSvsENG
Thank you, Carol, for yet another excellent #DigiBlogChat. I've no idea how you do it without @lazblazter.bsky.social
Goodnight, Dragons! You are awesome, as always! #DigiBlogChat
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December 30, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Thank you, Carol, for yet another excellent #DigiBlogChat. I've no idea how you do it without @lazblazter.bsky.social
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Between questions, we’d like to announce next week’s topic: High Tech New Year’s Resolutions! #DigiBlogChat
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December 30, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Between questions, we’d like to announce next week’s topic: High Tech New Year’s Resolutions! #DigiBlogChat
Refilling! #DigiBlogChat
It’s the halfway point and the last #DigiBlogChat stretch of 2025!
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December 30, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Refilling! #DigiBlogChat