October 6, 2011
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Great Job
I know I sometimes gave Steve Jobs a hard time…but that’s mostly because I’ve always sort of considered him a competitor. And well…he’s Steve Jobs and I’m not, right? But the truth is we’re from nearly the same generation and are both imbued with the same spirit.
Have a look at this commencement address he made in 2005. There’s a great spirit here: hungry and foolish and in love with this fleeting journey. We won’t all get to be Steve Jobs, but that’s certainly no reason not to live life this way.
You done good, Steve.
As for the rest of you…stay foolish, my friends.
now back inside.
Comments (16)
thanks for sharing. It is pity such a genious died so early. But sure the world remember him. Thoughts with his family. Hugs
I really think it is a loss. He was a visionnary for sure.
It’s nice to know there are people with such passions out there. It’s kind of funny how he put in a few jabs at microsoft lol
@LadyofWaters - yeah! it’s cool…but at the end of the day when they look at everything i’m sure they all realize it’s just a bunch of dust. which is all the more reason to go for it and be passionate while our particular dust is organized in a thinking and breathing form.
I always thought he was awesome.
And I saw a really cool comment on the youtube page for this video:
“
Three of the most famous Apples in human history
one had tempted Eve
one had inspired Newton
and the one that Steve Jobs had created
The all represent the path of human revolution – Temptation, Inspiration, Creation.
R.I.P Steve Jobs.”
Cool.
@complicatedlight - I would have gone with sparkle. Lol
I didn’t even know who he was until around 2005 when I read that transcript on xanga. Kinda cool, I thought. Still though, flash would be really nice sometimes. Jus at least give us the option. come on! well, rest in peace mr sj
@turquoisely_lit_lampposts - yeah, that was one of my arguments with him. i mean…i know where he was coming from, but still…he was a bit too proprietary for my taste. there’s a reason most scientists use PCs and not macs. PCs have historically been “real computers” that you can get at and add general things to, for example data acquisition cards and whatnot, whereas macs were sealed — even to the extent you needed special screwdrivers and tools to get the lid off. still…he was responsible for some darn good stuff – and definitely pushed the rest of the industry to get their shit together. yep, RIP SJ.
stay foolish? as if i need encouragement…
just jerked off and took some downers lol fml.
@mercurious_v1 - sounds more like something dustin would do.
@complicatedlight - he deals better with his problems than i do. he’s so much stronger. and i dont deserve to be here.
@mercurious_v1 - sure you do.
That made my night, thank you!
@pamilvr - lol
I love some of the articles The Onion has put out in regards to his death.
As a person who works professionally online, I’m sure I owe him a huge thanks. Thanks for the post.