[Discuss] Econonomic contribution

[Richard Pieri]

On Oct 16, 2011, at 9:15 AM, markw at mohawksoft.com wrote:
> 
> Can it ever be said that it is a waste of time to contemplate the nature
> of the world in which we live? Comparing and contrasting Jobs and Ritchie,
> is interesting for understanding where we are and why. Its not a matter of
> who, but a matter of thinking about it, i.e. its the journey not the
> destination.

Then I suggest making a fair comparison.  To wit, your dismissal of The Steve's perceived lack of creativity because of his genuine lack of technical expertise is unfair.

Also, it seems that you've forgotten Henry Ford's most important contribution to the world.  It wasn't the Model T Ford.  It was the assembly line factory that made the Model T Ford.  This is why I say that making such comparisons is a waste of time.  You miss the big things because they're taken for granted, or you miss the subtle things because they're beneath notice.

--Rich P.