Fractals have a property called self-similarity, where "a self-similar object is exactly or approximately similar to a part of itself."
John is saying that Apple's products have an "Apple-ness", as does each app on each product, each feature within each app, etc.
He is suggesting that the zen-like simplicity of Apple can be found at many different levels of the organization. I don't think it's overly biased dribble... it's an eloquent point that Apple Inc. is a culture (cult?) with a clearly identifiable philosophy that permeates every element of the org.
Gruber always makes a more compelling argument than the masses constantly slinging "fanboy" around innumerable internet forums. So you disagree with him, fine, why don't you post your own analysis instead of the incessant name calling.
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Completely agree. Why is this militant fanboy's posts always front page? It's overly biased dribble every time.
Fractals have a property called self-similarity, where "a self-similar object is exactly or approximately similar to a part of itself."
John is saying that Apple's products have an "Apple-ness", as does each app on each product, each feature within each app, etc.
He is suggesting that the zen-like simplicity of Apple can be found at many different levels of the organization. I don't think it's overly biased dribble... it's an eloquent point that Apple Inc. is a culture (cult?) with a clearly identifiable philosophy that permeates every element of the org.
Exactly.
"You write on your site; I write on mine." http://daringfireball.net/2010/06/whats_fair
It _still_ isn't clear whether the parent is Daring Fireball's author ( but I don't suppose I doubt it much )
Verified: http://twitter.com/#!/gruber/status/106762517526745089
Thank you!
Gruber always makes a more compelling argument than the masses constantly slinging "fanboy" around innumerable internet forums. So you disagree with him, fine, why don't you post your own analysis instead of the incessant name calling.