3 ms·

Somewhere in between I guess? That quote is from Steve Jobs, and while he certainly has changed certain parts of my lifestyle (I have the information of the wo

Somewhere in between I guess? That quote is from Steve Jobs, and while he certainly has changed certain parts of my lifestyle (I have the information of the world at my fingertips via my phone!--I don't use their other products), are you really saying that Steve Jobs has "changed the world"? I suppose it's a matter of semantics, but that seems like a stretch to me. He's certainly done more than sell sugar water and made absolutely amazing personal/professional accomplishments, but "change the world"? And do I have to work in clean-tech or biotechnology to change the world, or can I build a vertically integrated hardware and media empire instead? Is the latter noble enough? I dunno, I'm pretty unimpressed by this article's sentiment and find the whole thing a bit facetious and condescending.

deleted 15y ago
[deleted]
deleted 15y ago
[deleted]
nickpinkston 15y ago
Non Apply Fanboy here. You can say what you want about Apple: cut-throat business, closed platforms, etc. - BUT I don't think you can deny that they've been able to build the bridge between the oligarchs blocking progress (AT&T, music labels, etc.) and those building the future. The perfect bridge? Hardly, but I think they get a good deal of credit for making glass smartphones and tablets popular products. Technology and social progress is often blocked because of business and other social issues - rarely just technology. Apple has been the marketing force trying to push throw this - while certainly securing its position and profit immensely. I think you can argue that they're a net-benevolent force for the world - unlike Coke which is certainly a net-negative one - while being as marketing savvy.