Who and Why?

My name is Phil Stephens.

I am semi-retired, after decades working in the tech and security industries. I have run several businesses, and may well decide to do so again.

At the moment, I am doing a course on "Screen and Media", because in the next few years video is going to take over as the way people prefer to receive information.

Attention spans are shortening. It is no longer a 7,000 word article people want to read, it is a 60 (or 10) second video, or a single graphic image (a Meme) on Instagram.

The longest most people will read is a 400-500 word article, story,  post, or a much shorter (250) character Tweet.

If we want to adapt, Video is the future.

Given that I have a face designed for radio, not television, I do not plan to spend much time in front of the camera, but I am learning a lot.

So - please just watch for a while as I learn how to find the comfort zone between closing down my business of 10 years, and finding a way to help people who struggle with technology.

Enjoy! - Phil (PHilip ANDRew stepheENS).

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