Daily Archives: 11 October 2011
Steve Jobs and Ayn Rand
Alright, here’s a more serious Steve Jobs post than the last one. One thing that I’ve heard stray mentions of, but little that goes in depth (gee, any guesses why?), ;is that Steve Jobs might have counted Ayn Rand as an inspiration, or at least a kindred spirit. As far as I can tell, the citation here is Woz himself. Ok, the actual quote is He must’ve read some books that really were his guide in life, you know, and I think… Well, Atlas Shrugged might’ve been one of them that he mentioned back then. All very vague, so definitely
Steve Jobs was a Pisces
Since everone in the blogosphere has to say something Steve Jobs-themed this month, why not take the opportunity to take a pot-shot at astrology? According to the People’s Encyclopedia, Steven Paul Jobs was born on 24 February 1955, making him a Pisces. Here are some choice quotes astrology-online.com’s Pisces overview that strike me as – how to put this? – somewhat off the mark? Pisceans possess a gentle, patient, malleable nature. They have many generous qualities and are friendly, good natured, kind and compassionate, sensitive to the feelings of those around them, and respond with the utmost sympathy and tact
