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Hyperbole. OK, I agree, Apple has move humanity forward. But by mere millimeters compared to Alexander Flemming's mile.

• Bud 15y ago
  I disagree. But it's interesting that you mention Alexander Fleming (it's one m in his name, btw). Fleming actually has some similarities to Apple's role in technology. Fleming discovered penicillin and its effects, but he abandoned the discovery because he was unable to produce it in quantity, and also did not believe it would last long enough in the human body to cure infections. It took the work of several others, and fifteen more years, to actually produce an effective drug. Similarly, those who made various fundamental discoveries and inventions in computing are certainly significant and worthy of attention, but Apple also deserve much credit for making easy-to-use, refined products out of these discoveries, especially over the last ten years. Giving people better tools makes them more productive in whatever endeavors they pursue. It would be short-sighted to not see Apple's value to society.