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It's all about attitude.
Six technology books and more than 2,500 blog posts on healthcare, AI, robotics, home automation, and the habits of mind that decide how we meet what's next.
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THE ATTITUDE SERIES
Books by John R. Patrick
The series began in 2001 with Net Attitude. All titles are available in Kindle, paperback, and hardcover — most also on Audible.
READERS SAID
What people take away from the books
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As one of the world's technology pioneers, John Patrick is a sought after innovator and strategic thinker. In Health Attitude, he paints a grim portrait of America's healthcare system, then unveils a canvas upon which we can build a better future using technology.
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Skip Prichard
President & CEO, OCLC
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Robot Attitude clearly and concisely discusses the three areas where artificial intelligence will have an impact. It's required reading for anyone interested in the greatest transition humankind has yet undergone.
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Ronald H. Gruner
Founder, Alliant Computer
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Reflection is a mirror returning images and ideas. John Patrick offers a provocative and illuminating consideration of themes, trends, and developments he has shared over many years. The range of his insights is impressive and energizing.
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James Neal
University Librarian Emeritus, Columbia
ABOUT JOHN
An author, writer, and technology pioneer
John R. Patrick's first website was a modest IBM staff page. As it evolved, feedback and ideas from readers pushed him to keep adding to it. In 1996 he began writing short stories he called "Reflections" — a precursor to blogging. He converted them all into blog format, and the site now holds more than 2,500 posts he still calls "stories."
Written independently
Every post and book is written by John himself, drawing on decades inside the technology industry.
Read by thousands
Weekly posts go out by email every Saturday at 6am to over 1,000 subscribers.
6
Books Published
2,500+
Blog Posts
126+
Reader Reviews
47+
Years Writing on Technology
JOHN'S BLOG
Blog posts, published weekly
The archive holds more than 2,500 posts. New ones go out every Saturday morning.
A Fine Mess
I just finished reading A Fine Mess: A Global Quest for a Simpler, Fair, and more Efficient Tax System…
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The Slide Rule
Technology museum at the corner of my workshop. I just finished reading The Chip: How Two Americans Invented the Microchip…
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When Have We Seen Enough Drug Advertising?
One of the topics I have written numerous magazine articles about is drug ads on TV…
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Advertising
I am on the road to recovery. Since discharge from the rehabilitation hospital, I have been exercising every day…
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Digital Democracy Project
Serving on boards, both corporate and non-profit, is a very rewarding experience…
Read Post →THE SERIES
"It's All About Attitude" — the complete collection
Six books on technology, health, elections, robots, and reflection. Written for the layperson — you don't need technology literacy to enjoy them. Pick your format and enjoy.
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