dr.anthony

Steve Jobs: Honesty Is the Best Policy

I disagree with the author. Mr. Job's personal health is only an issue if, and only if, it materially affects the stockholders. For example, a material effect would include a head injury that altered Mr. Job's ability to process information. I consider immaterial effects those that arise from gossip, rumor mongering by hedge fund managers and the like. For example, "Apple's CEO's cancer has returned."

We all understand the pragmatist's view: that "why not set the record straight?" But consider that once "setting the record straight" becomes the standard, each and every rumor becomes a demand to deny that which isn't true.

The fact that the author saw fit to engage in an ad hominem attack on Mr. Jobs, e.g., "arrogant f_ _k" it should not surprise anyone that Steve Jobs, his innovative and record setting company and the rest of us, have an opinion about who, when all is said and done, is the "arrogant f_ _k." It isn't Apple's CEO.