4 chapters across the catalog
Johnny Mnemonic, Information Overload and Parkinson's Delusions
The 1995 film *Johnny Mnemonic* is revisited for its depiction of "Nerve Attenuation Syndrome" (NAS) caused by information overload. The host notes the coincidence of receiving an ad for Nuplazid, a drug for Parkinson's-related delusions, after watching the movie. The film, set in 2021, also features a "Thompson iPhone," predating the actual Apple product by over a decade.
Producers from Pittsburgh and Los Angeles request karma for local events and businesses, including a 3D printer repair service. John C. Dvorak discusses his experience with a new "bionic" eye following surgery, describing the "information overload" his brain is experiencing with restored vision. He admits to having difficulty reading names correctly due to the sudden influx of visual data.
The hosts speculate that the human species has not evolved fast enough to handle the constant stream of information provided by the internet. They suggest that the network is both the "best of times and the worst of times," potentially leading to a future where people are as disconnected as the "heads in jars" from Futurama.
An ABC News promotional advertisement promising to "make sense of it all" and "connect the dots" for viewers is played. The hosts mock the ad's tone and suggest that the No Agenda Show is the actual source for breaking down complex information and providing understanding.
