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Richard Bown
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Debut novel "Human Software". Small town humanity meets AI corporate conspiracy in rural UK "David versus Goliath in the age of AI.” "Absolutely gripping! A must-read.” Available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Leanpub and more http://humansoftwarebook.com
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Richard Bown @bownie.bsky.social · 14d
Available now on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Kobo, Leanpub and plenty more. humansoftwa.re #booksky
Promotional picture of the book "Human Software" with the words "What happens when AI tries to ruin your life?"
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Richard Bown @bownie.bsky.social · 5h
My first job title was "Software Designer" working for Nortel/BNR in New Southgate. Once a week I'd come to this pub with my old friend Mike. This one's for him.
The book "Human Software" lies on a pub table next to a drink. A traditional British pub interior is in the background.
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Richard Bown @bownie.bsky.social · 6h
This is heartfelt but also feels like a blatant cash in from the publisher. Couldn't this just be a blog? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Adolescence star Stephen Graham launches fathers and sons book
Graham is asking dads for their experiences raising sons for an upcoming book of letters.
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Richard Bown @bownie.bsky.social · 9h
Having spent a few days listening to IT leaders talk about organisational problems makes me very pleased that I'm not an IT leader anymore. Stuff of nightmares.
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Richard Bown @bownie.bsky.social · 10h
Day two of hefting books across London to give and sell to people! Also looking forward to a little celebration later.. #booksky #selfpublished #humansoftware
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Richard Bown @bownie.bsky.social · 1d
So excited to get the second edition of Team Toplogies and hey I even get a namecheck
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Richard Bown @bownie.bsky.social · 1d
Who is going to administer this? Don't tell me: A.I.
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András Forgács W @andraswf.bsky.social · 1d
Well this will certainly do it www.gov.uk/government/n...
Migrants will be required to pass A Level standard of English
Migrants will be required to pass tough new English language requirements under a law introduced in Parliament today.
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Richard Bown @bownie.bsky.social · 1d
B1 for NL too.
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Richard Bown @bownie.bsky.social · 1d
The Gandalf of Tableau. Genius. #fastflowconf
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Richard Bown @bownie.bsky.social · 1d
Let's go @fastflowconf.bsky.social
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Richard Bown @bownie.bsky.social · 2d
Swag has arrived! #humansoftware #writingcommunity #booksky
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Richard Bown @bownie.bsky.social · 3d
Athers
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Matt Owen @mjowen174.bsky.social · 3d
If you could please do us a favour and RT (or whatever it is on here) my writing CV I would be extremely grateful. I am a very capable writer of words, mainly “humorous”’ and if you have some PROPER paid work for me, please DM me. Thank you for your time www.mathew-owen.co.uk
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I offer a broad and diverse range of writing services. Get in touch!
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Richard Bown @bownie.bsky.social · 3d
I've need to drive my old car up to London tomorrow so I need to register for the low emissions zone.. or prove that I'm travelling showman
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Richard Bown @bownie.bsky.social · 3d
Yes I was there for a writers night the other week. It's a great community.
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Richard Bown @bownie.bsky.social · 3d
Agree. I pitched my first one in Deal yesterday. Meaning my amazing friend pitched me while I hid behind the bookmarks. I wonder if I should do the same in Amsterdam? I'm guessing you'd say yes?
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Richard Bown @bownie.bsky.social · 4d
The AI echo chamber eats otherwise talented minds. Beware.
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Richard Bown @bownie.bsky.social · 4d
"Normalized incompetence" seems to sum up my day-to-day!
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Frans Bouma @fransbouma.com · 4d
This was a great read. No idea how to get on top of this, perhaps pulling random people away from keyboards? Who knows!
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The Great Software Quality Collapse: How We Normalized Catastrophe
The Apple Calculator leaked 32GB of RAM.
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Richard Bown @bownie.bsky.social · 5d
Cowes!
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Richard Bown @bownie.bsky.social · 5d
Today is a day for Cluster. This is a superb album. www.youtube.com/watch?v=no4F...
Cluster - Sowiesoso
YouTube video by Bureau B
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Richard Bown @bownie.bsky.social · 5d
I like putting the out of office on early on the Friday before I go anywhere. It's one less thing to forget
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Richard Bown @bownie.bsky.social · 5d
Simply. Apply. Betteridge.

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Tech billionaires seem to be doom prepping. Should we be worried?
The debate is ramping up about what happens if - or when - computer intelligence overtakes humans
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Richard Bown @bownie.bsky.social · 5d
Surviving Software Why Did I Write a Novel about IT and Software Engineering? https://richardwbown.com/why-did-i-write-a-novel-about-it-and-software-engineering/ When I look at my career trajectory, it's a bit like a misfiring rocket. I started as a pa
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Dave Farley @davefarley77.bsky.social · 6d
AI programming’s worrying stat: 70% of developers trust the output. We need an intervention.

New research from DORA confirms AI is ubiquitous. 95% of developers rely on it, and 80% report productivity gains. But there is a massive and dangerous disconnect.

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Richard Bown @bownie.bsky.social · 7d
But I do miss a lot on every watch. Very easily distracted. So I have to take multiple passes...
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Richard Bown @bownie.bsky.social · 7d
I remember watching them and love them all but just want to sink a bit deeper into the writing. Honestly, I love TV and books and films, so there's a lot of that too, but my capacity for rewatching holds no bounds!
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