Chapter
The Great Man Theory of History and Steve Jobs
7:22:00 - 7:25:16 (03:15)
This transcript explores the idea of the great man theory of history and how Steve Jobs exemplified it with his role in turning Apple into one of the most valuable companies in the world through his understanding of technology and computer architecture.
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A discussion on how having knowledge in computer architecture, memory layout, and compiler theory is crucial for building successful companies like Google, Facebook, Amazon, and Apple, and how relying solely on libraries may limit one's engineering capabilities.
7:22:00 - 7:23:29 (01:29)
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A discussion on how having knowledge in computer architecture, memory layout, and compiler theory is crucial for building successful companies like Google, Facebook, Amazon, and Apple, and how relying solely on libraries may limit one's engineering capabilities.
ChapterThe Great Man Theory of History and Steve Jobs
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The concept of the Great Man Theory of history is compared to that of the determinist theory as the discussion focuses on Steve Jobs and his transformative effect on Apple.
7:23:29 - 7:25:16 (01:46)
Summary
The concept of the Great Man Theory of history is compared to that of the determinist theory as the discussion focuses on Steve Jobs and his transformative effect on Apple. It is argued that while Jobs was undoubtedly influential, his success was also greatly influenced by his circumstances and the work of others.