4 chapters across the catalog
John C. Dvorak's 1980s OS/2 Apology Anecdote
John C. Dvorak recounts a story from the 1980s involving a controversy he sparked in a PC Mag chat room regarding IBM's OS/2 operating system. After facing escalating hostility from the networked group, a friend at IBM advised him to apologize. Dvorak notes that the apology immediately diffused the situation, teaching him the danger of networked social groups.
A longtime follower from the PC Mag era commented on the host's use of the word "woman" as a pejorative. In a more somber note, Sir Sean from Costa Rica requested "death cancer karma" for his father, who was recently diagnosed with metastatic pancreatic cancer.
Sir Richard the Lionheart, Vermont Meetups and Virtual Science Teaching
Sir Richard the Lionheart, a science teacher in Vermont, discusses the challenges of teaching 148 eighth-graders virtually. He proposes a Vermont meetup for No Agenda listeners and celebrates several family birthdays. The segment also includes a nod to John C. Dvorak's long history as a columnist for PC Magazine and his reputation as a skeptic.
John C. Dvorak Writing Process and Universal Life Church
John C. Dvorak describes his non-linear writing process for his PC Mag columns and books, explaining that he rarely relies on traditional notes. The conversation shifts to the Universal Life Church and its founder, Kirby Hensley. Dvorak reveals he holds a "Doctor of Divinity" degree from the organization, which allows him to use the "D.D." suffix.
