# Computer Mouse on The No Agenda Show Computer Mouse comes up in 4 chapters across 4 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from May 2014 to July 2026. - **Chapters:** 4 - **Episodes:** 4 - **Discussed:** May 2014 – July 2026 - **Related topics:** [John C. Dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [Addiction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/addiction.md), [Cranky Geeks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cranky-geeks.md), [Macintosh](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/macintosh.md), [Mouse](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mouse.md), [Pc Magazine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pc-magazine.md), [Psychology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/psychology.md), [Xerox Parc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/xerox-parc.md) ## Chapters 1–4 of 4 ### Sir Face Tension and the Mouse Prediction - **Episode:** [1889: Producer's Tribute to JCD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-27 - **Time:** 6:37:37–6:39:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd/chapter/sir-face-tension-and-the-mouse-prediction.md Sir Face Tension and Jay Dokurti reflect on John C. Dvorak's long career of "naysayer" coverage at tech expos. Dokurti recalls Dvorak's famous (and incorrect) prediction that "no one uses a mouse anymore." Justin Kaler notes that while he came for Adam Curry, he stayed for Dvorak's ability to "buzzkill" media narratives. Keywords: vero beach, [cranky geeks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cranky-geeks.md), [computer mouse](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/computer-mouse.md), [john c dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), naysayer ### Addiction Definitions, The Computer Mouse and Habituation - **Episode:** [1667: Heavy Tail](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1667-heavy-tail.md) - **Published:** 2024-06-09 - **Time:** 2:13:26–2:15:37 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1667-heavy-tail/chapter/addiction-definitions-the-computer-mouse-and-habituation.md A host recounts an interview with an addiction expert from 25 years ago regarding the theory that the computer mouse acts as an "addictive implement" similar to a slot machine lever. The expert argued that most behaviors labeled as "addiction" are actually "habituation," maintaining a strict definition reserved for substances like heroin. Despite the expert's disagreement, the host published the column, reflecting on the media's tendency to over-pathologize common habits. Keywords: [addiction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/addiction.md), habituation, [computer mouse](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/computer-mouse.md), slot machine, [psychology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/psychology.md) ### ChatGPT-4 John C. Dvorak Profile, Mouse Skepticism - **Episode:** [1539: Putinoids](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1539-putinoids.md) - **Published:** 2023-03-19 - **Time:** 1:54:31–2:01:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1539-putinoids/chapter/chatgpt-4-john-c-dvorak-profile-mouse-skepticism.md ChatGPT-4 provides a generally accurate profile of John C. Dvorak's career at PC Magazine but fails to mention his 15-year history in podcasting. The AI also hallucinates a nuanced evolution of Dvorak's views on the computer mouse, claiming he now sees it as a tool for video editing. The segment highlights the AI's tendency to smooth over controversial history with generic accolades. Keywords: chatgpt-4, [john c. dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [pc magazine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pc-magazine.md), [computer mouse](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/computer-mouse.md), tech skepticism ### Dvorak, Larry Tesler, and 1984 Macintosh Predictions - **Episode:** [620: Dead Man Cuffed](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/620-dead-man-cuffed.md) - **Published:** 2014-05-26 - **Time:** 4:57 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/620-dead-man-cuffed/chapter/dvorak-larry-tesler-and-1984-macintosh-predictions.md John C. Dvorak reviews a 1987 column responding to a letter from Apple Vice President Larry Tesler regarding Dvorak's 1984 predictions about the Macintosh. The discussion covers Dvorak's original skepticism regarding the computer mouse, bundled software, and high-resolution graphics. 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