Talking, training, documenting. Christian Payne consults & run workshops on networked narratives.
Earlier this week I found myself ranting once again at something David Cameron said. Woke up angry about @David_Cameron’s plans to outlaw secure communications. Thinking of donating a shitload of time to @TheGreenParty — Christian Payne (@Documentally) January 13, 2015 There is almost no space now between these episodes and when he threatens the fundamental […]
I can’t remember the last time I went out without my phone. I think it was in that brief period when I thought running would be fun. As many in the same like of work, I am not only attached to the device and what it can do, I’ve also become aware of it’s limitations. […]
It’s the last day of the year and I’m approaching 400,000 words for my ‘personal’ diary. I write every day but am conscious of a pile of notebooks, tapes and letters dating back to the 80’s. I’d be keen to digitise them. Or to at least make the words searchable and safe. No idea if […]
Sat in my shed, headphones on. My attention flitting between writing and podcasts. I can’t do both. I find it hard enough to write as it is. Listening to podcasts or even songs with lyrics while writing triggers a tipping point where I can’t do either. I considered starting a mailing list this week. Just […]
I guess I’m writing this for a few reasons. One is to remember what this all felt like. The same reason I document a lot of passing moments. Another is to remember a most incredible woman. Few times in a persons life are as heart breaking as the death of a loved one. This was […]
Founded in Japan in 1983, Zoom have been around for a little over 30 years now. They initially worked with manufacturers developing sound generators for musical hardware. I’m glad that in 1989 they shifted into making their own hardware as for the last 7 years I’ve been a fan of their audio recorders. In 2007 […]
On the 10th of January 2013 @BennyCrime, @Dan_Bowsher and myself headed to an award winning cocktail bar in London called Callooh Callay. We were there because of my 40at40 list. We were there to ‘Invent a cocktail’. I recently found some video from the night.. I delivered my list of preferred ingredients and with the guidance […]
Sometimes I like to jump on my bike and ride for the sake of riding. To tear through (I mean meander) country lanes till my tank is almost as empty as my adrenal glands. And then I like to find my way home again. Which sometimes is easier said than done. Till now. Garmin sent […]
I’m currently preparing slide decks for both the Milton Keynes International Festival and the Digital Wine Communicators Conference. In both instances I’ve been asked if I can talk on Networked Storymaking with a focus on interview techniques. This is interesting as if I’m honest it’s not something I’ve thought about in depth. Until now that […]
On June the 25th 2014, it will be the seventh continual year there has been a symposium (picnic) at George Orwell’s grave. It’s also of course his birthday. Back in 2007 we sat on the grass sharing food and drink, experiences and stories. As we have done every year since. Asking questions, discussing threatened freedoms […]
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I have too many fragmented places online. Breadcrumb conversations into cul-de-sacs. Ghost sites destined to be partially saved pages on the Wayback Machine. Only remembered when someone says..
"Remember Friendster.. MySpace.. Jaiku.. Orkut.. Plurk.. Seesmic.. Diaspora.. ADN.. Ello?"
Rebrand the NSA as the ‘Narrative & Story Archive' and we'd probably pay them to back up the internet.
Missed opportunity there.
It’s blowing a gale outside and the sideways rain looks painful.
Thinking now is a good time to try out @Po_Zu’s ‘edible shoe cream’. My footwear could do with the extra protection.
It smells delicious and tastes so-so. It’s organic virgin coconut oil and although I can think of a few toast toppings I’d prefer, you have to take your hats off to Po-Zu for going all the way with their ‘Naturally Different’ principles. This stuff does way more than just polish shoes.
Sven Segal’s work can be found at http://www.Po-Zu.com
