30 Years of Apple
This isn't so much a post about Apple's latest birthday as it is about the contributions of technology in general to humanity over the last 30 years. Now I know some of us weren't alive 30 years ago (myself included) and might barely remember the technological landscape of even 15 years ago, but it doesn't take more than a mere swiveling of the head to see how technology shapes the day-to-day life of the average person. Smart phones, tablets, laptops, desktops, smart watches, cars that are only a few generations from driving themselves, these now ubiquitous items are but a few of the myriad examples of the impact of technology. Remember the not so distant past when a home computer had a 5gb hard drive? Today's smartphones are like supercomputers in comparison, plus they fit in your pocket. Seemingly each week a new mind-blowing technology is developed. Think back on Apple's 30 years. Look how far they have come. Try to envision their next 30 years. Try to envision what course-changing technological breakthroughs will come to fruition over the next 30 years. Imagine how different the world will be then. 1984 to 2014. 2014 to 2044.
Apple's happy birthday video to themselves is a visually stunning example of the role their technologies play in the lives of people the world over...and, of course, it was shot entirely on iPhones. Do yourself a favor and check it out