Steve Jobs

Steve Jobs (1955–2011) was a central figure in contemporary thinking about creativity, technology, and meaningful work. Co-founder of Apple, he was not trained as an engineer but stood out for a distinctive intellectual vision at the intersection of design, technology, and the humanities. Influenced by Zen Buddhism, calligraphy, and a demanding pursuit of simplicity, Jobs saw technology as an extension of the human mind. His thinking rested on a few core principles: radical standards of quality, the unity of form and function, intuition as a decision-making tool, and the belief that technology should remain deeply human. Through both his products and his speeches, he articulated a philosophy of creation grounded in focus, clarity, and the refusal of compromise.