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I'm reminded of the cargo cult mentality. Just because you act like Steve Jobs and have the same fashion sense and sense of secrecy, doesn't mean you can build
by jimmywanger 10y ago
I'm reminded of the cargo cult mentality.
Just because you act like Steve Jobs and have the same fashion sense and sense of secrecy, doesn't mean you can build another Apple.
It almost feels as though she was more focused on her image as an important CEO and a female pioneering a role in tech than, you know, actually building the tech and company itself.
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