Questions: How does Lohr give memorial to Steve Jobs and carry on his legacy?
Do the personal accounts from the interviewees who worked closely with Steve Jobs give credibility to the article?
Relating back to Writing Analytically and what we have been reviewing, do you think is a an analytical or argumentative piece, and how does this style help the overall message?
Steve Jobs' biggest memorial, as portrayed by Lohr, seems to be the work he left behind. With the inclusion of the personal accounts of Jobs' past coworkers, Lohr paints a very vivid picture of the benefits Jobs brought to Apple and the rest of the world. The things that Jobs did well (e.g. the sudden change of iPhone design) were highlighted extensively in order to make Jobs appear even more like a "visionary." Further proof of this can be found in how Lohr included only one specific failure (NeXT) which he shined a different tinted light upon in order to call it a grand accomplishment rather than a flat-out failure.
ReplyDeleteWith all respect, Lohr's writing reflects the typical series of propaganda following any famous person's departure from this world. When Michael Jackson died everyone forgot his lawsuits. When Franklin D. Roosevelt passed away, people didn't stop to think about his presidency in a truly objective light. Similarly, Steve Jobs (a musical pioneer in a different sense) will probably go down in history in the same fashion. Jobs' accomplishments will be painted upon the digital pages of history books, whilst his failures are only briefly mentioned and made into achievements when they are. After all, death is the greatest argument to persuade society to speak positively of someone.
~Chris S.
Disclaimer: Michael Jackson was a fantastic artist, FDR is one of my favorite presidents to study, and I truly do believe Steve Jobs was a visionary (although I'm more fond of the Windows OS).
I didn't know that much about Mr. Jobs or Apple other than all most every school in America has Apple computers. This article did indeed open my eyes up to a different side of Mr. Jobs for someone on the outside he seemed like the dictator of a large company. Through the accounts of the people who worked for him and beside him it shows a different man. One that was willing to hear others ideas and work towards a common goal. He had the mind set that if something didn't work try again until we get it right. So I do believe that because of the people interviewed in this article it gives credit to the man who most knew little about other than the mastermind behind Apple.
ReplyDeleteSteve Jobs is one of this countries greatest innovators. He created some of the most technologically sound products we, as Americans, have ever seen. I personally have an iPhone 4, and I love every aspect of it(besides the fact I have AT&T service.)Jobs had the right idea on his opinion that the customer always comes first. It was this philosophy that led Apple to be one of the most successful companies our country has seen. He also didn't let his failures get him down or let them effect his work. Lastly, his dedication he showed to Apple, even battling one of the toughest diseases, was truly admirable. You really don't see that kind of work ethic in this world anymore. The world will truly miss Steve Jobs!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed reading Lohr's article about Steve Jobs. It was an easy read and gave a lot of insight on Jobs. I believe the personal accounts from the interviewees give a ton of credibility to the article. Jobs is a huge loss to the tech world and he will be greatly missed.
ReplyDeleteI found this article to be really fascinating and inspiring. I own an iTouch myself and I have never really thought much about who invented it. Lohr has given us a meaningful and touching article about Steve Jobs' accomplishment in not only his career, but also in life. Though Lohr has decided to not include the flaws Jobs has had in his life, he has still given Jobs a very respectful and meaningful memorial.
ReplyDeleteLohr wrote an admirable article about Steve Jobs, or maybe it's just that he brought up what a great person he is, as well as someone to thank for how far we've come technologically. He knows that we will all remember Jobs for his great ideas, but he wanted to back up that legacy with reminding the reader that he was a great person and a hard worker as well. I think the personal interviews give some credibility to the article, but then again not many people are going to make a bad statement about him in an article reminiscing his successes following his death.
ReplyDeleteInteresting and timely choice of article! To all of those who have yet to comment before tomorrow night - make sure we work on answers to all the questions posed by the group and keep our focus less on what the article says, but on how it presents the information. See you all tomorrow, Madeline
ReplyDeleteSteve Jobs always pushed himself and his company to deliver the best possible outcome in everything they did. Even if this meant having to suffer failures from time to time, Mr. Jobs took each failure as an opportunity to learn and improve. Lohr showed great respect and admiration in his memorial to Jobs, revealing things that the majority of the public was unaware about. Jobs’ legacy will be continued by his company and by readers who take what is written to heart and believe in Jobs’ principles. Lohr brings credibility to his article by interviewing people who had worked alongside Jobs, and showing the lasting impression Jobs’ approach had on them.
ReplyDeleteFirst I would like to say that this was an interesting easy read article. I knew very little about Jobs and Apple so this was very informative.From the reading, I can infer that Jobs was an amazing guy, whose life ended way too soon. Also I can infer that he was loved by many from the interviews, which makes this article very credible. I know that Jobs, will be missed and never forgotten.
ReplyDeleteLohr gives memorial to Jobs by stating his accomplishments and telling the stories of his colleagues experiences with him. Each person who added their opinion of Steve Jobs had something positive to say about him, which I believe is just a great testament to his character. He must’ve been a great person, and undoubtedly, a visionary legend. I had no idea who Steve Jobs was until he popped up on my computer screen when I opened safari on the day he passed away, so it was nice to read about him and his impact on all of us through technology. I think this piece is analytical. It’s not creating an argument, but simply stating who Steve Jobs was and the things he accomplished. It was a quick, easy, and to the point read and a very time-relative one at that. Very nice.
ReplyDeleteFirst off, this is a very well written article and I do believe this piece is analytical. Lohr does a wonderful job stating Jobs' life accomplishments and keeping most of his opinion based points to the interviewees. In addition, the interviewees could be viewed as giving credibility because they actually knew Steve Jobs as a person. But also, someone could take those interviews and claim them biased, therefore not credible. But for this type of article, the interviews were done with class and sophistication. It was a great tribute to a great man.
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ReplyDeleteI know that we all have our opinions about Steve Jobs himself, and about how the article portrays him. But in order to keep this analytical lets keep to the questions asked.
ReplyDeleteAnother question: Do the personal accounts make this piece biased and argumentative, or do they allow the piece to be analytical?
I think Lohr does a great job highlighting some of Steve Jobs greatest accomplishments. He opens up with a bold statement, calling him the tastemaker of modern digital culture. I think by saying that alone, Lohr made it known that he was a genius. Lohr focuses on Steve's past from when he first was associated with Apple,up until this point, which takes the readers on a journey. Lohr carries Steve's legacy by featuring lessons people picked up on working with him and passing them on to everyone else.
ReplyDeleteSteve Jobs is really a great man who creates an Apple era. I like all the products from Apple not only for theirs nice design but also for the technics that no company can compare with. This article gives us a more specific impression of Mr. Jobs in the work. It's an analytical writing and narrates some stories of Mr Jobs. And this style makes the whole passage more convincing by illustrate real examples. For the third question, I think those comments from Mr Job's colleagues give credibility.
ReplyDeleteLohr appraises Jobs' accomplishments as if he were a role model. From an analytical point of view, even though he does not state many of steve's failures throughout his career, he highlights his success as if to overshadow all his failures. Other great inventors and intellects who we admire (Thomas Edison, Leonardo da Vinci) had countless amounts of failures before creating one of their ingenious inventions. Some may think that this is a bold claim to compare him to great historical figures so soon, but I am merely raising a possibility that Lohr may hold Steve Jobs' accomplishments up to some of the greatest innovators in history.
ReplyDeleteThe interviews involving his former colleagues give some credibility to the article. However, there is a slight bias due to the fact that it is common courtesy to remember someone posthumously for their good qualities rather than their faults. I think the article is more of an obituary more than an analytical or argumentative piece. The article discusses his failures and successes in his career at apple, and acknowledges how his inventions have made a large impact on the advancement of technology.
From a non analytical view, I have a huge bias for the man. Not only am I writing this post from my mac computer, but I happen to own several other pieces of technology that he created. One of my close friends from home is the niece of his wife. Their families were very close and I used to hear stories about their "uncle steve" when they would come back from family trips. So even though I have no personal experience with the man, I still feel a grievance for him and the family of my close friend. His inventions have given me a new outlook on technological possibilities.
I agree with those who have posted previously and states that this article was more of a eulogy than anything else. Sure, the suthor (Steve Lohr) "analyzes" Jobs' career in the sense that he recounts all of his successes, but it doesn't really seem like there was a ton to argue about or even analyze. Steve Jobs, the man who's name by the time of his death had become synonymous with all things Apple, was a pioneer and innovator. This is a fact, and the author simply articulates why this is a fact.
ReplyDeleteI do think the author was successful in making Jobs' accomplishments and lessons seem relevant beyond just the scope of technology. The lessons about the importance of passion and the necessity to learn from one's mistakes can be applied to all facets of life.
Lohr's memorial to Jobs is simply to recount the impact that he had on today's popular culture. Jobs is described as the essential driving force behind many of the things that people today feel they can't live without. In terms of his legacy, Lohr pays it tribute by reminding the readers of Jobs' personal philosophy, which is to love what you do, and to strive to create something that will last.
ReplyDeleteI would say that the comments from former co-workers definitely gives credibility to the story. By having reinforce and reiterate Jobs' beliefs and message, it helps to drive it home for the reader.
This article provides the insights for me to understand more about Steven Jobs’ life and his success. I always been wondered who the Steve Jobs is since I think that Apple is just more than mean of technology that enlightens our lives. For me it is the media that connects me to my family and friends in Korea. So I always admired Steve Jobs who made this incredible technology and also the desirable design. In this article author provides the strategies of the Jobs’ that lead him to success. However I am a little disappointed that the points in the article actually are not neither very interesting nor fresh. I think it is the just general information we all know. We all know that we need to admit and learned the lessons from mistakes we have made. We also know that we need to do the thing that we like. Honestly, when I heard that the article is about the Steve Jobs I expected little more details and facts that can impress the readers of the article.
ReplyDeleteI thought it was an interesting article that gave more insight into Steve Jobs' life. The personal accounts in the article give it more credibility because there is an actual person that was close to him to back up the author's argument. The article's overall message is argumentative but the author takes a more analytical view supporting it. It does not just play to the readers emotions and have personal accounts but it includes facts of what Steve did and an explanation of why the author thought it was important. The style helps get the message across and does a great job integrating the quotes with the facts to support the argument. Some rhetoric the author uses is to include links to the products talked about in the text and the lessons learned are bold and break up the article into section. Also, the author ends the article with a quote from Steve Jobs. The article portrays Steve in a good light and wants to show what impact he had on the world.
ReplyDeleteI thought this article was very insightful. I did not know that much about Steve Jobs before and it was interesting to learn about all the things he has done. I like that he was strong and even when he didn't succeed, he moved past it and didn't stop him going on. The interviewees gave credibility to the article because they were all close to him and talked about how great he was. I think this piece was analytical. Lohr wasn't trying to make an argument, he was simply stating facts about Steve Jobs.
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