I agree with this, but would take it a step further: Jobs' influence on many people has been profound. I'd argue that his staying alive has increased the qualit

I agree with this, but would take it a step further: Jobs' influence on many people has been profound. I'd argue that his staying alive has increased the quality, if not longevity, of many lives. I do not mean this to say that his only contribution has been great product direction, either. He drew a new picture of acceptable and standard corporate culture, an achievement which has likely changed the way that thousands of businesses operate and contribute to society.