David Coveney

A personal blog transitioning into an exploration of the intersection of design, technology and ethics

Month: December 2008

  • Speed Limiting in Cars

    As part one of my campaign to introduce the concept of actually thinking to UK media, pundits and government, I’m covering the nasty little idea of automatic speed limiters being introduced to cars – so that people can, basically, stop thinking about the speed they drive at. That’ll work…

  • About the Campaign for Thinking

    Introducing my personal, one man mini-crusade – the Campaign for Thinking. It’s going to be a scattered stream of consciousness thing. It might be good therapy for me. Who knows?

  • Wardrobe For Sale

    Wardrobe For Sale

    Yes really – feel the excitement of this slimline, 200x100x40 wardrobe. Oooh!

  • Data Visualisation – and Me

    Data Visualisation – and Me

    I’ve always loved charts. Yes. I know. But well drawn charts are always fascinating. Now, combine a chart with what is sometimes my favourite subject, me, and maybe I could do something?

  • Barcamp Liverpool 2008

    I attended Barcamp Liverpool 2008 to join fellow geeks in a spot of technology appreciation at this ‘unconference’ at the CUC. Great venue, and great to be able to give an ad-hoc presentation on WordPress for News Sites in the Café

  • Butterflies in Liverpool

    Butterflies in Liverpool

    Sometimes you see something so cute, cutting through the dreary, cold wetness, that you have to stop and take a few quick snaps.  There was nothing to say who did it, or why – but this is the kind of art I appreciate sometimes.  I hope it lasts.

  • Now That’s Clever… The Riddle on an Oscilloscope

    Ok – so I admit – I’m not only impressed by animation, I’m impressed by tech toys. And oscilloscopes have always been a source of fascination to geeks. Throw in a bit of nostalgia and look what I find…

  • Spectacu.la, the New Design, and Why I’ve Been So Quiet…

    Some of you may have noticed that this blog hasn’t been updated properly of late. Not much fresh content, no motorsport reports… in fact, not much at all. Here’s why…