> I want the option to control my devices. ... I want complete control over it. Learn! I can install my own software on my iPhone, and I can install software

> I want the option to control my devices. ... I want complete control over it. Learn! I can install my own software on my iPhone, and I can install software people have shared with me that I can inspect. I can affect the repairs I have the tools to make. You don't need anything but a brain to learn how to do these things, but you'll definitely need a brain to understand why (or when) you shouldn't: > I don’t understand the arguments that claim Apple needs to rule the device with an iron fist > What problems does it cause to make the locked down experience the default with the option for me to disable that and take control of the device after I buy it? What people like Elon Musk and Daniel Ek are asking for the ability to install software on my phone that allows them to install more software that I cannot inspect. Now to be clear: I have the ability to do this thing to my device, but I don't think I should do it for the same reason I don't want to give any application on my computer my root password -- I understand one application needs to know it, but as soon as there's two that means there are two single-points-of-failure, and that's worse; a mistake in either program could reveal all of the secrets my phone has, or trick me into giving away ones that are only in my head. I am also glad it is a little difficult because it means my friends and family cannot be easily tricked into doing it.