[wizzard]

So if something doesn't help every single person in the world, rich or poor, it's not a contribution? Wow, you have some high standards.

[burgerbrain]

If we're comparing it to things as ubiquitous as computer technology itself and electric lighting, then I don't think it is unreasonable to point out that the relatively exclusive nature of the ipad puts it at a disadvantage in such a contest.

[mikeklaas]

Thomas Edison did not invent electric lighting.

[burgerbrain]

He made it ubiquitous.

[mikeklaas]

…kinda like how Jobs makes all the ideas he's accused of 'tweaking' ubiquitous?

[burgerbrain]

I will repeat myself and again state that I am not saying that Jobs did not have an effect on society.

I am saying it is not on the same order of magnitude as fucking electric lighting.

Why must this be difficult?

[catfish]

Correct. And Yes.

If its not effective for all, forever, its just a blip on the time line. A thousand years from now we will remember Einstein.

Jobs? Not so much...