On with Kara Swisher The Legacy of Steve Jobs
Dec 26, 2022
Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, who succeeded Steve Jobs; Sir Jony Ive, co-founder of LoveFrom and a key designer for Apple; and Laurene Powell Jobs, founder of Emerson Collective and Steve's widow, share heartfelt insights on his enduring legacy. They discuss how Jobs’ values of privacy and ethical design are crucial today. The trio reflects on design's emotional resonance, the impact of visionary leadership, and the importance of creativity over profit. Personal anecdotes reveal the depth of Jobs' influence on technology and individual lives.
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Zune Rejection
- Walt Mossberg gave Steve Jobs a Microsoft Zune.
- Jobs reacted with disgust, refusing to touch the device.
Intentional Curiosity
- Steve Jobs' thinking was intentional and rigorous, driven by intense curiosity.
- This curiosity wasn't casual, but a ferocious and restless pursuit of understanding.
Passionate Difficulty
- Current tech moguls lack the passionate, principled difficulty of Steve Jobs.
- Their behavior seems benign compared to today's rapacious, soulless tech environment.