Welcome to the “It’s All About Attitude” book series

Net Attitude (Version 2) is part of the “It’s All About Attitude” series, which consistently articulates how attitude is the ultimate differentiator between success and failure of new technology. Version 2 is mostly the same as the original, published 15 years earlier — with a new preface added to each chapter highlighting what John got right and what turned out differently. The original hardcover was published by Perseus Publishing in Cambridge, MA, and copies are still sold by resellers on Amazon, but unless you’re a collector, Version 2 is the recommended read.

In this enlightening and timely book, Dr. John R. Patrick unravels the American healthcare system in terms even newcomers to the healthcare policy debate will understand. He arrives at the fascinating conclusion that improving healthcare delivery and outcomes is not solely a matter of technology or cost — it’s a matter of attitude. Health Attitude unveils a strategy for true healthcare reform, exploring the potential of new technology to transform the industry and paint a positive vision toward more affordable, effective healthcare for all.

Topics explored include the cultural and technological barriers holding back U.S. healthcare, the reasons behind high costs, and how cloud computing, big data, mobile devices, 3-D printing, and robots will revolutionize medical care.

Election Attitude is an eye-opening and thought-provoking book exploring how we register and vote in America — mostly with out-of-date machines running out-of-date software. Dr. John R. Patrick debunks the concern that the Internet isn’t good enough for voting, with an in-depth but easy-to-read discussion of security, authentication, privacy, and verifiability. The book paints a positive vision for how solutions can be developed to bring voting into the modern era.

Imagine driving home from a winter vacation, and your smart home turns up the thermostat, opens the garage door, disarms the security system, and greets you by name with the day’s weather as you walk in. Home Attitude is a practical guide to taking advantage of the many benefits of home automation — from energy efficiency and security to comfort and convenience — written by a lifelong technologist who has spent over 25 years living it.

Robots and Artificial Intelligence are coming — should we be afraid of them or embrace them? Robot Attitude offers an easy-to-understand view of the present and a vision of the future, covering the full spectrum of what’s happening in a pragmatic, readable way. The book clearly discusses the three areas where intelligent robots will have an impact: the use of robot technology, their future impact on humankind, and how we can manage the transition.

Reflection Attitude includes a collection of nearly 100 articles John has written over the past thirty years, spanning categories including Business, Climate Change, Communications, Crypto, Healthcare, Infrastructure, Music, Research, Robotics, Science, Space, and Technology. After each article, he discusses what he got right and where he was wrong, followed by a short reflection on what he sees ahead.