veteran colleagues at Apple used to call his "reality distortion field." Sometimes it was the inadvertent misfiring of memory
In Walter Isaacson's biography of Steve Jobs, the author describes how veteran colleagues at Apple referred to Jobs' charismatic influence as his "reality distortion field." This phenomenon often allowed Jobs to inspire others to push the boundaries of what was achievable, fostering a culture of innovation and creativity. However, it also had its drawbacks, as it could lead to misconceptions and misunderstandings rooted in memory lapses from Jobs himself.
These moments...