Topic: 1981

John Lance, a 1981 engineering graduate, reflects on his connection to John C. Dvorak's technical knowledge, specifically his ability to recall vintage chip numbers. Nick Vass describes a dream about the show transitioning to a live stream format just before Dvorak's passing. Both producers emphasize the show's role as a "sea of sanity" during the last five years.

The "Protecting Children from Internet Pornographers Act of 2011" (H.R. 1981) is analyzed for its broad surveillance implications. The bill requires ISPs to retain temporary IP address records for 18 months and introduces vague definitions for "harassment" and "intimidation." The hosts warn that these definitions could be used to criminalize speech that causes "emotional distress" without a legitimate purpose.