Neville Hobson

Refreshing the Reader Experience

A refreshed design for my Ghost blog: more white space, cleaner layout, and easier reading. Built on a customised Neon theme with ChatGPT’s help, the new look focuses on clarity, discovery and sharing.

14 Sep 2025 3 min read

The New PR and the Angels of the North: Revisited

In 2005, I joined fellow pioneers in Sunderland to explore blogging, RSS, and podcasting – long before ‘social media’ was a thing. Two decades on, I look back at that milestone event, the start of Don’t Panic Projects, and what it all meant for the new PR.

11 Sep 2025 4 min read

The Rise of Culturally Grounded AI

From Latin America to The Vatican to Saudi Arabia, AI is being reshaped around culture, dignity, and sovereignty. HUMAIN Chat is the latest sign that the future of AI will not be written in just one language or set of values.

03 Sep 2025 3 min read

This Benks Kevlar Case for the Galaxy Z Flip 7 is Slim, Stylish and Magnetic

My review of the Benks ArmorVichy Kevlar case for the Galaxy Z Flip 7: slim, stylish and practical – everyday protection without the bulk. With MagSafe compatibility and a Kevlar build, it balances elegance and durability for daily use.

31 Aug 2025 7 min read

When Social Media Skill Meets Political Reality

AI memes of Gavin Newsom on Mount Rushmore or blessed by MAGA icons aren’t just jokes – they frame political debate. Memes won’t decide elections, but they shape how voters talk and think long before campaigns begin.

28 Aug 2025 3 min read

What Does It Mean to Stay Human in the Age of AI?

As AI adoption accelerates, are we asking the most human-centred question: how do we reintroduce conscience, care, and context into conversations dominated by efficiency and scale? These matter, but technology must serve people, not replace them.

26 Aug 2025 3 min read

The Rise of Political ‘Newsfluencers’

A global shift is underway in how authority speaks and citizens listen. As governments embrace new ways to engage, political newsfluencers are changing the rules – and communicators must balance reach with credibility and trust.

18 Aug 2025 5 min read

Shel Israel’s Legacy of Human-Centred Conversation

Remembering author and early social media pioneer Shel Israel, and revisiting our 2005 interview for "Naked Conversations" about connection, trust, and openness – questions that still matter in today’s fast-changing digital world.

15 Aug 2025 4 min read

When Work-Life Balance Isn’t the Point Anymore

Alignment matters more than balance. It’s not about splitting hours evenly, but making sure the hours count. Here’s why shifting from “balance” to “alignment” can help you create a life and work that truly fit together.

10 Aug 2025 3 min read

Refreshing the Reader Experience

The New PR and the Angels of the North: Revisited

The Rise of Culturally Grounded AI

This Benks Kevlar Case for the Galaxy Z Flip 7 is Slim, Stylish and Magnetic

When Social Media Skill Meets Political Reality

What Does It Mean to Stay Human in the Age of AI?

The Rise of Political ‘Newsfluencers’

Shel Israel’s Legacy of Human-Centred Conversation

When Work-Life Balance Isn’t the Point Anymore

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Refreshing the Reader Experience

The New PR and the Angels of the North: Revisited

The Rise of Culturally Grounded AI

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Refreshing the Reader Experience

The New PR and the Angels of the North: Revisited

The Rise of Culturally Grounded AI