For what it's worth, as of right now the title reads "Computer Visionary Who Invented the Mouse" (the URL remains the same as the title posted in HN, which lead

For what it's worth, as of right now the title reads "Computer Visionary Who Invented the Mouse" (the URL remains the same as the title posted in HN, which leads me to believe the title was changed). The article itself is rather long, and I found it a thorough professional biography. The headline was meant to grab the attention of the laymen, and I think losing a little perspective in order to raise general awareness and relateability of the piece to the general public is acceptable in this case.