Computer generation of conference presentations

There are various subjective factors which interfere with the usefulness of the typical conference presentation to the individual listener. This satire does not attempt to name and categorize these factors; this would in itself interfere with understanding. Instead, a hypothetical processing system for creating conference presentations is described, supposedly by the system itself. The system has a number of interfering factors as well as positive factors built into it. Areas of study are the use of acronyms; methods of developing the introduction, main topic, and conclusion; graphs and tables; and small details which tend to distract. Contributing to the satirical purpose, the system is an example of computer overkill---an entire system is developed to create one conference presentation. A gentle plea is made to future writers to view the listener as the most important consideration when editing their product.