The series began in 2001 with the publishing of Net Attitude: What It Is, How to Get It, and Why Your Company Can't Survive Without It. All the books in the series are available in paperback and Kindle. Election Attitude and Health Attitude are also available in Audible.
Please visit the book series pages on Amazon: one for the Kindle versions and one for the paperback versions. You can find sample chapters of all the books here, and reviews of the books here.
As you will find in all my books, I believe most big problems and big solutions involve Attitude. I hope you enjoy reading the It's All About Attitude 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.
"John Patrick is one of my favorite thinkers. John is one of the Web's original wise men, a bright spirit and intellect who shares his rare understanding of technology and the web, its many dimensions and limitless potential."
Lou Dobbs, Host, Lou Dobbs Tonight, Fox Business Network"Net Attitude is a creative and useful mix about Internet technology, every day living, and a vision of the future. It was true in 2001, and it is true today."
James D. Robinson III, Former Chairman and CEO, American Express CompanyIn 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.
"When we look back ten years from now on the revolution that occurred in healthcare, John Patrick's book Health Attitude will be viewed as one of the prologues of that revolution."
Stephen K. Klasko, M.D., President and CEO, Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health System"As one of the world's technology pioneers, John Patrick is a sought after innovator and strategic thinker. In Health Attitude, Patrick paints a grim portrait of America's healthcare system today, then unveils a canvas upon which we can create a better future using technology."
Skip Prichard, President & CEO, OCLCElection 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.
"John Patrick makes a very strong case for serious development of an online voting system for the US. He makes it clear that naysayers are comparing the risks of online voting to perfection rather than the existing unreliable systems."
Vint Cerf, Internet Pioneer"At IBM we believe blockchain technology has potential well beyond digital currency. John Patrick's vision in Election Attitude highlights a very interesting possibility — using a blockchain to store votes securely."
Jerry Cuomo, IBM Fellow and Vice President, Blockchain TechnologiesImagine 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.
"Home Attitude is your practical guide to take advantage of the many benefits of home automation. You will be amazed at what the future will bring, but even more about what's possible today."
Skip Prichard, President & CEO, OCLC, Inc."An excellent overview of how a hands-on homeowner can build an automated home which is energy efficient, secure, and just plain fun."
Ronald H. Gruner, Founder, Alliant Computer and Shareholder.comRobots 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.
"Robot Attitude clearly and concisely discusses the three areas where intelligent robots will have an impact... It's required reading for anyone interested in what will likely be the greatest transition humankind has yet undergone."
Ronald H. Gruner, Founder, Alliant Computer and Shareholder.com"John Patrick's book avoids the gloom and doom some pundits predict about the impact of robots... he offers a practical and easy to understand view about how robots help businesses, large and small."
Frank Pagano, General Manager, Practical Robotic Services LLCReflection 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.
"Reflection Attitude is a fascinating journey into the mind of one of the world's premier innovators. Reading this book will not only expand your thinking on numerous topics, but it will teach you to be a better thinker."
Skip Prichard, CEO, OCLC, Inc."Reflection is serious thought. Reflection is a mirror returning images and ideas. John Patrick provides both in a provocative and illuminating consideration of themes, trends, and important developments he has shared over many years."
James Neal, University Librarian Emeritus, Columbia University
