General Magic

General Magic

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Heard in 3 episodes across 2 shows since Jul 2026

General Magic was an influential American software and electronics company that pioneered early smartphone technology, touchscreens, and handheld personal communicators. Spun off from Apple in 1990, the company developed the Magic Cap operating system and Telescript programming language, laying the groundwork for modern mobile computing.

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First heard

Jul 2026

Expert statements

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1 negative

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What experts have said about General Magic

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  1. David EpsteinNegativeJul 9, 2026· Modern Wisdom

    General Magic collapsed because unlimited resources produced insufficient focus.

    “It just keeps growing and growing and growing until it starts to collapse under its own weight. Because they have no focus whatsoever.”

    Listen at 24:17

    Open the episode · Why You Feel Overwhelmed All The Time (and how to fix it) - David Epstein - #1121
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3 episodes featuring General Magic, newest first