Picks on Rowan Watson

Raspberry Pi Round Weather Clock

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 12:06:00 -0500

A great write-up for an interesting project, with the 3D-printing files and full instructions included. Josh also gives you the option to order one pre-made. Some of its layout ideas found their way into my own Webclock.

Alice

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 12:05:00 -0500

It was described to me as “Alice in Wonderland in the utmost detail”, and that is an understatement. This movie feels like it is happening in real time.

Start with Why

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 12:04:00 -0500

The quintessential book on leadership. Simon condenses it in this video… mostly. Still a great read for anyone leading a team.

Chaos: Making a New Science

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 12:03:00 -0500

An amazing book that tells the story of Lorenz’s discovery of the butterfly effect and Mandelbrot’s fractals, and, arguably, explains why we still can’t predict the weather more than a few days ahead.

Toddy Cold Brew System

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 12:02:00 -0500

The Toddy cold brew system is amazing. I’d never heard of them until my teens, when I worked in a coffee shop. Coffee (or yerba mate!) brewed in one of these will make you shoot lasers from your eyes.

Merkur Futur 701 Adjustable Safety Razor

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 12:01:00 -0500

The best adjustable razor, at less than 20 cents a blade. Sure, it’s a lot up front, but if you shave often it pays for itself in under a year, no matter who or what you shave.