Is it possible to be widely admired anymore? 20 years ago, we were in the middle of a love affair with Steve Jobs. He was widely viewed as a risk-taking visionary pushing the world to incredible breakthroughs. Today the full picture of him is in view—the phones that command our constant attention, the family and friend messes he left behind—his humanity is visible to us all. And, hence, he has become a mixed hero—loved by some, questioned by others. The same seems to be happening to all of our past heroes.
A New American Hero
A New American Hero
A New American Hero
Is it possible to be widely admired anymore? 20 years ago, we were in the middle of a love affair with Steve Jobs. He was widely viewed as a risk-taking visionary pushing the world to incredible breakthroughs. Today the full picture of him is in view—the phones that command our constant attention, the family and friend messes he left behind—his humanity is visible to us all. And, hence, he has become a mixed hero—loved by some, questioned by others. The same seems to be happening to all of our past heroes.