A Standford University commencement address by Steve Jobs worth viewing - from "The Biz of Life" blog.
I have to say how lucky we are to have an economic system of free market capitalism in which Steve Jobs and others are enabled to work hard and are incentivized to hire talented people to produce the remarkable products that enrich our lives. The workings of this system and the whole idea of economic freedom escapes the likes of Putin, the dictators and oligarchs of the world, and sadly even many in our society. They enjoy the wealth produced by the system but have no appreciation of it.
"Stay hungry, stay foolish."
Thanks for the referral. The world's a much better place for Steve Jobs having spent a short time on earth. May there be many people like Steve Jobs to follow.
ReplyDeleteImagine if Steve Jobs had been born in the Soviet Union!
ReplyDeleteNow there is more medical history available and I am wondering whether his beautiful mind flourished fighting with death?
ReplyDeleteAs far as your comment goes, DIY Investor - the founder of Google was born in the USSR.
Sikorsky was born in the USSR as well ; -) many others..
You have to re-focus your attention on the other red flag ; -)
RIP Steve. Without you I don't know how many years I might've had to endure clunky phones and ugly beige box PCs!
ReplyDeleteAh yes...Brin emigrated at the age of 6 and is a University of Maryland graduate. As a fellow alumni I say "Go Terps".
ReplyDeleteWould the world be worse off if he hadn't left?
He had quite a journey and a great contribution to bringing the technology to the mainstream. Like all great men, he will be remembered for his contributions and his legacy will live on. Tim of asr hip replacement
ReplyDeleteWe all have lots to thank Steve Jobs for. Here's a good one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ob_GX50Za6c
ReplyDeleteIt was a good one. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteRIP Steve Jobs. You have enriched so many lives. Your legacy is profound!
ReplyDeleteOk Thank Based on more than forty interviews with Jobs conducted over two years About Steve Jobs Biographies
ReplyDeleteTo those who think he revolutionised cell phones, the fact is he just re-packaged his products by mixing up what was already out there in the form of already available gadgets/software like Blackberry, Palm, Windows, etc. A man becomes truly great for humankind and his passing away deserves mass mourning only if he has done something to better the lives of his fellow beings, overcoming personal greed and lust for power.
ReplyDeleteThe man who invented the polio vaccine, Jonas Edward Salk, decided not to patent his invention. After seven years of rigorous research, when he had the chance to become a billionaire, much like Jobs did, he refused to do so. When someone asked him ‘Who owns the patent of the vaccine, he replied, ‘Can anyone patent the sun?’ In civilisation’s history of one individual bettering the lives of fellow humans, can Jobs stand anywhere close to Salk?
Good job Steve!
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