Maybe there's a better way, a gentlemen's club where we all wear ties and speak in this Brahmin language and velvet code-words, but I don't know that way, because I am middle class from California.
In his biography of Steve Jobs, Walter Isaacson captures the essence of Jobs' perspective on class and communication. He reflects on the idea that there might be exclusive circles, much like a gentlemen's club, where the elite engage in refined dialogue filled with subtlety and nuances. This notion highlights a divide between those who possess certain privileges and those, like Jobs himself, who feel more connected to the middle-class experience.
Jobs' background from California shaped his worldview, making him somewhat unfamiliar with the sophisticated language and social codes of the upper class. His statement underscores a yearning for authenticity and straightforwardness, suggesting that he valued directness over the pretentiousness often associated with elite social interactions. This candid reflection not only reveals his roots but also illuminates his mindset as a creator and innovator within the technology industry.
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