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.
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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.
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It _still_ isn't clear whether the parent is Daring Fireball's author ( but I don't suppose I doubt it much )
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