So it appears to me that I over-publish and I want to step back from the mill and concentrate on other projects of value to me and to others. I have a few journal articles and chapters to complete, maybe a keynote, and maybe a new (short) book-we shall see.

The last two years I have been swamped trying to complete many publication demands on me and I’ve also been subject to what appears to be daily request from journals of unproven repute who address me by name and complain I don’t answer them or review for them. These are unsolicited. And I review far too often.

With a refocus on quality over quantity, and hopefully a personal reappraisal of where I am providing scholarly and general value to others and work satisfaction to myself, this sometimes blog may change.

It has also become apparent to me that the field of virtual heritage is only valued by many as a testcase for technology, and the work required to understand the many dynamic and vastly-changing fields is underrated by many.

This issue has not gone away with the sudden promise of generative AI. However, this is a promise of instant captivation with no guarantee of longterm cultural value.

I know it is the second half of the year but it is hopefully a new year for me.