Transport is human. Technology is human.
When we design transport and transport technology around people, things start to work.
We are not rational. The brain is emotional and biased.
It is all about the stories we tell ourselves and the memories we reconstruct.
That’s where the answer is. That's where the future is.
Mobility Memories: What's the word?
22nd October 2024
David Smith: Toddling with a toy lawn moor and rationality
3rd October 2024
Two questions: When were you last on a bus? What is your favourite transport app?
The conversation always takes many directions.
The conversation always takes many directions.
Flat Places and Colours
22nd August 2024
I have been thinking about colours and directions and moods. There is a wonderful book I am reading called A Flat Place by Noreen Masud.
I really don’t know how to describe it, but it has made me think about a lot of things.
I really don’t know how to describe it, but it has made me think about a lot of things.
When is a wrong bus not a wrong bus?
16th January 2024
I knew it wasn't the right bus. But it wasn't the wrong bus. Really. It wasn't the bus I wanted (the number 8) which was ages away according to the app.
Minimise the machine: let humanity thrive (youtube.com)
Posted 5 months ago:
Challenging language and metaphors to develop new rationalities and reshape mobility
Designing highways and transportation for people with dementia (CIHT Podcast) (ciht.org.uk)
Posted 8 months ago:
The podcast of the launch event for the CIHT course. It's been wonderful being involved in this and having the voices of people living with dementia at the fore.
Jon's Transporty Playlist (open.spotify.com)
Posted 8 months ago:
Due to popular demand here is the link to Jon's transport themed playlist which he showed me in the Mobility Stories Podcast "Jon's Brain"
Memories of mobility. From other stories they seem to centre on an early trip, or trips, and that feeling of independence and freedom.
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