A new book to read!

[Kai Janson (kotedo)]

Hi guys,

I would agree that technological change is one of the greatest
obstacles in this (Tech-) world.
We are still sitting in driving cars, not in flying cars, promised by
the year 2000, What is up with that ? :)

Seriously though, I like the idea of the book "Driving Technical
Change" from PragProg.
I learned from Anne that we would read a certain chapter or two and
then meet and discuss
the chapters. I am also a techie by heart and I do believe that we
can use modern means
of communication, like chats for "minor meetings" and if possible even
a face to face meeting
with the local members. Again, if we do such thing we can broadcast
the face to face session
to our friends who might not be able to be there in person at that
point in time.

Ideas and suggestions are always welcome and I am a very open minded
person.
Since these forums and discussions are more likely than not spidered
by search engines
I am a little reluctant to put in my cell phone number, but if any of
the real flesh and blood people
wants to talk to me, just shoot me an email and I'd be happy to
provide further contact information.

I've got nothing to hide :)

I hope we all can enjoy the so revived Tech-Book club

—Kai

[Jasdeep Singh]

Sounds like a plan folks! Sorry to chime in late .. lets rock with Driving Technical Change, of which i failed recently.

As always, my recommendation at least for the first meeting would be to meet in person. This could be after or before the Alamocoders meeting this Wed also. I'd prefer before if possible.

Regards,
Jasdeep Singh

Hi guys,

I would agree that technological change is one of the greatest
obstacles in this (Tech-) world.
We are still sitting in driving cars, not in flying cars, promised by
the year 2000, What is up with that ? :)

Seriously though, I like the idea of the book "Driving Technical
Change" from PragProg.
I learned from Anne that we would read a certain chapter or two and
then meet and discuss
the chapters.  I am also a techie by heart and I do believe that we
can use modern means
of communication, like chats for "minor meetings" and if possible even
a face to face meeting
with the local members.  Again, if we do such thing we can broadcast
the face to face session
to our friends who might not be able to be there in person at that
point in time.

Ideas and suggestions are always welcome and I am a very open minded
person.
Since these forums and discussions are more likely than not spidered
by search engines
I am a little reluctant to put in my cell phone number, but if any of
the real flesh and blood people
wants to talk to me, just shoot me an email and I'd be happy to
provide further contact information.

I've got nothing to hide :)

I hope we all can enjoy the so revived Tech-Book club

�Kai

[Kai Janson (kotedo)]

Very cool,

As I just re-started this group I have questions, too. Where did you
all meet before?
In person is greatly appreciated … :)

I am sure that I'll have more questions coming as we go!

—Kai

[Jason Meridth]

We first met at La Taza coffee shop on Brook Hollow/281 then tried New
Horizons then Skype. I might have missed one

Sent from my phone. Please excuse typos.

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[Kai Janson (kotedo)]

Hi guys,

I am sorry it took a while to get back here.
I got me a copy of the book "Driving Technical Change" and I started
reading the
first two chapters thus far. Where and when shall we meet?
I am eager to get this group restarted, so let's plan not too far
away.

—Kai

[Jason Meridth]

Next Thursday?  Just throwing anything out there.

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[Phil Dennis]

I would be down with that. Just bought the eBook, should be able to get through the first 2 chapters by then.

[Kai Janson (kotedo)]

Hi guys,

Next Thursday sounds good to me. Where and when. I am game.
Face to face meeting, please.

--Kai

On Dec 10, 6:43 pm, Phil Dennis <pjden...@gmail.com> wrote:
> I would be down with that. Just bought the eBook, should be able to get
> through the first 2 chapters by then.
>
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> > Next Thursday?  Just throwing anything out there.
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[Jason Meridth]

La Taza coffee shop. 281/Brook Hollow. 6pm

Again, just throwing initial thought out

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[Kai Janson (kotedo)]

Sounds good to me!
Let's do it!

I'll be there, please come!

—Kai

[Jason Meridth]

Awesome.  See you there.

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[Ryan Svihla]

Won't be able to make it myself (friends graduation tomorrow). Best of luck and I'll get caught up for the next one.

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[Jason Meridth]

http://twitter.com/#!/tpryan/status/15160016390594560

The author is happy we're doing this. :)

On Dec 15, 1:11 pm, Ryan Svihla <rssvi...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Won't be able to make it myself (friends graduation tomorrow). Best of luck
> and I'll get caught up for the next one.
>
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[Phil Dennis]

I'll be there too

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[Phil Dennis]

Won't be back from the UK in time for a meeting this Thursday. Any objection to planning for Thursday 13th instead?

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[Jason Meridth]

No objection from me.

Have a safe trip home Phil.

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[Kai Janson]

No problem here!  Let's move it to the 13th then.

—Kai

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[Kai Janson (kotedo)]

Only 2 days left!

--Kai

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[Jason Meridth]

Same place?  La Taza at Brook Hollow/281?  Another suggestion is Local Coffee on La Sonterra.

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[Kai Janson]

Same place, that was a good place.

Liked the muffin! :)

--Kai

[Phil Dennis]

La Taza at Brook Hollow/281is fine with me. Same time, 6pm OK?

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[Jason Meridth]

sounds good

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[Kai Janson (kotedo)]

Hi Jason,

I am sorry to hear that you got stuck at work!

Phil and I discussed the different skeptic patterns (Chapter 4, "Who
Are the People in Your Neighborhood?")
and as for the preparation for the next meeting (proposal: Feb. 3rd,
2011 ?) we thought it would be good to
pick two of the skeptic patterns and then pick up on the "Effective
Countering Techniques" for the picked
skeptic patterns.

Example: Let's say you would pick The Burned and The Boss (hint hint)
then you would cross reference
the skeptic pattern for these with the Effective Countering Techniques
for those two.

Phil picked:
* The Herd
* The Cynic

Kai picked:
* The Time Crunched
* The Irrational

Jason, your turn :)

Available are:
* The Uninformed
* The Burned
* The Boss

When we discuss these skeptic patterns in our next round we will learn
about pretty much
every pattern and we will also see how the same technique might fit
(or not) for other skeptic
patterns.

Again, sorry that you were stuck in the office, but better luck next
time.

--Kai

On Jan 12, 7:18 am, Jason Meridth <jmeri...@gmail.com> wrote:
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> On Wed, Jan 12, 2011 at 7:12 AM, Phil Dennis <pjden...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > La Taza at Brook Hollow/281is fine with me. Same time, 6pm OK?
>
> > Sent from my iPhone
>

> > On Jan 12, 2011, at 12:36 AM, Kai Janson <kai.janso...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Same place, that was a good place.
> > Liked the muffin! :)
>
> > --Kai
>

> > On Tue, Jan 11, 2011 at 9:39 PM, Jason Meridth < <jmeri...@gmail.com>
> > jmeri...@gmail.com> wrote:
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> >> Same place?  La Taza at Brook Hollow/281?  Another suggestion is Local
> >> Coffee on La Sonterra.
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