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The hosts discuss the show's popularity among long-distance commuters and "slaves who commute." Curry reflects on his recent presentation at the Cusp Conference, where he discussed a classic moment involving Steve Jobs and a malfunctioning Mac. Dvorak suggests Curry should join a speakers' bureau to take the presentation on the road.
Adam Curry broadcasts from Chicago, Illinois, while attending the Cusp Conference, and John C. Dvorak joins from Northern Silicon Valley for Episode 445 of No Agenda. The hosts address technical difficulties and audio quality issues resulting from Curry's mobile "internet in a suitcase" setup and Skype connectivity. Curry describes his location near Chicago Avenue and State Street while Dvorak prepares to analyze the day's news from The New York Times.
Cusp Conference, Symbolic Design Firm, Museum of Contemporary Art
Adam Curry recounts his experience speaking at the Cusp Conference held at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago. He describes the event, organized by the design firm Symbolic (S-M-Bolic), as a high-tech alternative to TED talks that lacks elitist stigma. Curry mentions staying with former Hot Pockets tour hosts Chuck and Dana and notes that the conference featured diverse presenters who were encouraged to be provocative.
CUSP Conference 2012, Adam Curry Speaking Engagement
Adam Curry announces his upcoming speaking engagement at the CUSP Conference in Chicago on September 18, 2012. The event is described as a design-focused conference sponsored by organizations like Herman Miller and Brand Trust. Curry reviews his speaker biography on the event website, which highlights his history at MTV and his work with the value-for-value model.
