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“All that jealousy and envy comin’ from my enemies.”
— Tupac Shakur
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The age of envy: how to be happy when everyone else’s life looks perfect
“But with the advent of social media, says Ethan Kross, professor of psychology at the University of Michigan who studies the impact of Facebook on our wellbeing, ‘envy is being taken to an extreme’. We are constantly bombarded by ‘Photoshopped lives’, he says, ‘and that exerts a toll on us the likes of which we have never experienced in the history of our species. And it is not particularly pleasant.’”
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“Painting is self-discovery. Every good artist paints what he is.”
— Jackson Pollock
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“When bankers get together for dinner, they discuss art. When artists get together for dinner, they discuss money.”
— Oscar Wilde
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“Why escape your intended purpose by copying and trying to be someone else? You will discover who you were meant to be only after you have shown confidence being yourself.”
— Suzy Kassem
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“You can’t copy anybody and end with anything. If you copy, it means you’re working without any real feeling.”
— Milt Jackson
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Steve Jobs on Copycats
Steve Jobs had a famously strong stance against copycats, especially when it came to Apple’s products. Here’s how he dealt with them, both publicly and behind the scenes:
1. Public Condemnation
Steve Jobs didn’t hold back when criticizing companies he felt copied Apple.
- Android: He was particularly angry with Google. In a 2011 biography by Walter Isaacson, Jobs is quoted saying: “I’m going to destroy Android, because it’s a stolen product. I’m willing to go thermonuclear war on this.”
- Samsung: Jobs and Apple executives were very vocal about Samsung copying the iPhone and iPad designs. This led to high-profile lawsuits.
2. Legal Action
Apple, under Jobs, aggressively used intellectual property (IP) laws to protect its designs and innovations.
- Lawsuits: Apple sued Samsung, HTC, and other manufacturers for patent infringement. The case against Samsung became one of the biggest tech lawsuits of the 2010s and led to years of courtroom battles.
- Design and Utility Patents: Apple patented everything from the iPhone’s rounded corners to multitouch gestures. Jobs believed deeply in the value of protecting design as much as function.
3. Doubling Down on Innovation
Rather than just reacting, Jobs pushed Apple to stay ahead:
- He believed design, integration, and user experience could not be easily copied.
- Apple consistently released refined and breakthrough products, making competitors look outdated.
4. Controlling the Ecosystem
Jobs understood that software and hardware integration was a competitive advantage.
- Apple kept iOS closed and tightly integrated with its devices.
- This “walled garden” approach made it harder for competitors to replicate the full experience.
5. Internal Philosophy
Jobs believed in being first and best, not just different.
He once said:
“Good artists copy; great artists steal,” quoting Picasso — but he meant it more as “absorb and innovate,” not imitate.
Summary
Steve Jobs responded to copycats through:
- Public shaming
- Aggressive litigation
- Relentless innovation
- Strategic control of Apple’s ecosystem
He was fiercely protective of Apple’s originality, and made it clear that copying Apple wasn’t just unfair — it was a personal offense.
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“Why escape your intended purpose by copying and trying to be someone else? You will discover who you were meant to be only after you have shown confidence being yourself.”
— Suzy Kassem
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“In conceptual art, the idea or concept is the most important aspect of the work.”
— Sol LeWitt
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Without freedom of speech, even the brushstroke becomes a risk. How can anyone truly create?
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“You can’t copy anybody and end with anything. If you copy, it means you’re working without any real feeling.”
— Milt Jackson
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