Steve Jobs: Among the iClouds Now
Illustration by Will Jones
Rebecca Zilberman, Staff Writer
November 17, 2011
Filed under Opinion, Top Stories
“Stay Hungry. Stay Foolish.” were the instructions given by Steve Jobs, in order to emphasize that everything happens for a reason, and there is a need to never stop yearning for success.
The death of Steve Jobs on October 5 from pancreatic cancer sent the world of Apple into shock. Shrines have been formed in front of Apple stores across the world to remember the iconic man. Post-it notes with short remembrances and apples with one bite taken out of them surround the entrance.
To speak for all of Apple, the website released a statement made by CEO Tim Cook, which read, “Apple has lost a visionary and creative genius, and the world has lost an amazing human being.”
Jobs had a fresh way of looking at inventions; he thought about everything in advance, and took into consideration how appropriate the product would be for its time. Jobs told the world in June 2010 at a press conference that he initially came up with the iPad before the iPhone. However, he was bright enough to realize that the iPad would be too large of a leap from the current technology of the time, therefore causing it to be unsuccessful. Jobs decided to premier the iPhone first, leading the way to the iPad. This proved to be an extremely successful move.
Steve Jobs has had a huge impact on our generation with his insight on life, as well as his inventions that forever changed technology. He was the co-founder and CEO of Apple, started NeXT Computer, and was part of Disney Pixar. Jobs was the mind behind the invention of the Mac, iPod, iPhone, iPad, and more.
According to the U.S. Government Patent Database and the U.S. Government Patent Application Database, Jobs is listed as either the primary inventor or the co-inventor of 342 United States patents and patent applications. Jobs influenced the whole world and Apple products are being used all in many countries for various purposes.
Many memorials have been held since Jobs’ death, and even President Barack Obama made a statement of commemoration.
Jobs is known for his 2005 Stanford commencement speech, where he famously said, “Death is very likely the single best invention of Life. It is Life’s change agent. It clears out the old to make way for the new.”
These dramatic but touching words influenced the graduating class who were watching, and many others who have watched the speech since. Jobs made a difference in our lives, forever. He will always be remembered.