I would trade all of my technology for an afternoon with Socrates. — Steve Jobs

I would trade all of my technology for an afternoon with Socrates.

Author: Steve Jobs

Insight: Jobs knew that gadgets can't replace genuine conversation. When you're stuck scrolling alone, you're experiencing the opposite of what he craved—connection without the back-and-forth that actually changes your thinking. The irony? He built the very tech that makes face-to-face dialogue rarer.

Source: As quoted in Newsweek (29 October 2001), The Classroom Of The Future

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I would trade all of my technology for an afternoon with Socrates.

Steve JobsAs quoted in Newsweek (29 October 2001), The Classroom Of The Future

Insight

Jobs knew that gadgets can't replace genuine conversation. When you're stuck scrolling alone, you're experiencing the opposite of what he craved—connection without the back-and-forth that actually changes your thinking. The irony? He built the very tech that makes face-to-face dialogue rarer.

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Steve Jobs

Steve Jobs (1955–2011) was an American entrepreneur and co-founder of Apple Inc. He is known for revolutionizing the technology industry with his innovative products, including the Macintosh computer, iPod, iPhone, and iPad, and for his visionary leadership in creating a global brand that has transformed the way we interact with technology.

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