3 chapters across the catalog
Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the session by discussing the end of Daylight Saving Time and the process of resetting clocks. Dvorak describes a sentimental alarm clock he uses that is modeled after an original orange iMac. The conversation touches on the mechanical nature of old "flippy" clocks and the automatic updates of modern digital devices.
The challenges of digital identity are explored through an anecdote about a spouse discovering impersonators on the Dutch social networking site Hives. The conversation highlights the counterintuitive nature of Wikipedia's conflict-of-interest policies, which prevent subjects from editing their own biographical entries.
A 15-inch PowerPC iMac failed after four years of continuous 24/7 operation, likely due to a melted graphics card. The discussion touches on the lifespan of Chinese-manufactured electronics and the environmental impact of leaving computers running indefinitely.
