Comments on: A Tale of Two Geniuses http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2011/10/06/a-tale-of-two-geniuses/ America's Mad Professor of Fiction Writing Mon, 21 May 2012 04:35:22 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1.3 By: Meredith http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2011/10/06/a-tale-of-two-geniuses/#comment-19152 Meredith Fri, 07 Oct 2011 03:44:34 +0000 http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2011/10/06/a-tale-of-two-geniuses/#comment-19152 Thanks for this thoughtful post, Randy. Both these guys have given the whole world a better appreciation of how beautiful, amazing, and elegant the universe and life is. I'm glad to have a chance to celebrate Dr. Perlmutter's achievement, and I mourn with you the loss of Steve Jobs. I'm glad you took the time to give a shout out to them both. Thanks for this thoughtful post, Randy. Both these guys have given the whole world a better appreciation of how beautiful, amazing, and elegant the universe and life is. I’m glad to have a chance to celebrate Dr. Perlmutter’s achievement, and I mourn with you the loss of Steve Jobs. I’m glad you took the time to give a shout out to them both.

]]> By: Janice http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2011/10/06/a-tale-of-two-geniuses/#comment-19163 Janice Fri, 07 Oct 2011 12:40:03 +0000 http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2011/10/06/a-tale-of-two-geniuses/#comment-19163 I HAVE NEVER RESPONDED TO A POST ON ANY WEBSITE EVER -- So sorry if this isn't brief, I have a lot to say to make up for lost time! .... I am often astounded at how big of an impact people make on our lives that we have never even heard of and even more so at those we have. I am not a physicist, however I do try to keep up with science and the mainstream discoveries. I knew about the discovery that the universe is expanding and congratulate Saul, although I have never heard of him, and won't remember his name in the future. Let the Big Bang theory, Dark matter discoveries and debates continue, and thanks to Saul and his colleagues - I'd love to KNOW what we don't know...... On a different note, I am an Apple employee and I have had the opportunity to see and meet Steve on several occasions, although not worked with him directly. I have inadequate words to express how saddened I am at Steve's passing. As unexpected as it is, I am always reminded that this is something that any of us can face at any time and I try to live life knowing that tomorrow may not come. It's been a while since I cried over the death of someone that I barely knew. Steve was one of a kind and an inspiration to us all at Apple. Experience has taught me that each of us deals with loss in our own unique way and that we hurt when the person that passes touched us deeply. Steve touched each of us and millions of everyday people all over the world through his innovation and his vision. I am among the fortunate few responsible for making his vision a reality. In our pain, I believe it's most fitting to focus on how we can contribute to help keep Steve's legacy alive. "The journey is the reward." - Steve Jobs Dying is like coming to the end of a long novel--you only regret it if the ride was enjoyable and left you wanting more. - Unknown We hurt because Steve left us wanting more. I HAVE NEVER RESPONDED TO A POST ON ANY WEBSITE EVER — So sorry if this isn’t brief, I have a lot to say to make up for lost time! …. I am often astounded at how big of an impact people make on our lives that we have never even heard of and even more so at those we have. I am not a physicist, however I do try to keep up with science and the mainstream discoveries. I knew about the discovery that the universe is expanding and congratulate Saul, although I have never heard of him, and won’t remember his name in the future. Let the Big Bang theory, Dark matter discoveries and debates continue, and thanks to Saul and his colleagues - I’d love to KNOW what we don’t know…… On a different note, I am an Apple employee and I have had the opportunity to see and meet Steve on several occasions, although not worked with him directly. I have inadequate words to express how saddened I am at Steve’s passing. As unexpected as it is, I am always reminded that this is something that any of us can face at any time and I try to live life knowing that tomorrow may not come.

It’s been a while since I cried over the death of someone that I barely knew.

Steve was one of a kind and an inspiration to us all at Apple. Experience has taught me that each of us deals with loss in our own unique way and that we hurt when the person that passes touched us deeply. Steve touched each of us and millions of everyday people all over the world through his innovation and his vision. I am among the fortunate few responsible for making his vision a reality. In our pain, I believe it’s most fitting to focus on how we can contribute to help keep Steve’s legacy alive.

“The journey is the reward.”
- Steve Jobs

Dying is like coming to the end of a long novel–you only regret it if the ride was enjoyable and left you wanting more.
- Unknown

We hurt because Steve left us wanting more.

]]> By: Tamara Meyers http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2011/10/06/a-tale-of-two-geniuses/#comment-19174 Tamara Meyers Sat, 08 Oct 2011 01:38:12 +0000 http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2011/10/06/a-tale-of-two-geniuses/#comment-19174 The world lost more than a genius when Steve Jobs passed. We lost a man who had the mind of an inventor, the heart of a showman, and the sense to know that the heart is greater than the mind, that family trumps fame, and that beauty can be functional. He is a man who touched the world and left it a far better place simply because he lived his passion, created his dreams, and shared the results with all of us. The world lost more than a genius when Steve Jobs passed. We lost a man who had the mind of an inventor, the heart of a showman, and the sense to know that the heart is greater than the mind, that family trumps fame, and that beauty can be functional. He is a man who touched the world and left it a far better place simply because he lived his passion, created his dreams, and shared the results with all of us.

]]> By: Sarah Joy Freese http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2011/10/06/a-tale-of-two-geniuses/#comment-19296 Sarah Joy Freese Wed, 19 Oct 2011 23:38:54 +0000 http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2011/10/06/a-tale-of-two-geniuses/#comment-19296 Beautiful post. I lost my grandma on the same day that Steve Jobs died, so I can definitely relate to what his family is feeling and not just what the world is feeling. Thanks so much for posting this. Beautiful post. I lost my grandma on the same day that Steve Jobs died, so I can definitely relate to what his family is feeling and not just what the world is feeling. Thanks so much for posting this.

]]> By: DB Macks http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2011/10/06/a-tale-of-two-geniuses/#comment-19349 DB Macks Mon, 24 Oct 2011 16:13:20 +0000 http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2011/10/06/a-tale-of-two-geniuses/#comment-19349 I think you eloquently expressed what a lot of people think. I also write on a MacBook Pro and have an iPhone. As a creative person I really appreciate what Steve Jobs did for the computer industry and the world. He proved that if you set you mind to it, you could change the world; and he did. I think you eloquently expressed what a lot of people think. I also write on a MacBook Pro and have an iPhone. As a creative person I really appreciate what Steve Jobs did for the computer industry and the world. He proved that if you set you mind to it, you could change the world; and he did.

]]> By: Alexandra http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2011/10/06/a-tale-of-two-geniuses/#comment-19493 Alexandra Thu, 03 Nov 2011 06:51:30 +0000 http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2011/10/06/a-tale-of-two-geniuses/#comment-19493 Hi Randy, I was wondering if you could give some comments on what you find useful about an I-pad. I use my cheap little acer computer for everything except texting on the bus. Is the touch screen on an ipad the main draw? I'm not sure that my very kinetic thinking style would do well with a touch screen keyboard anyway- i think i need to feel the keys! But i keep wondering if there is some other excuse for me to get one for Christmas? My son just bought himself one. I will ask him too! I read your e-zine. I met you briefly at a writer's conference. I start teaching high school English next semester and i would like to share some of your articles with the students. Keep moving forward! Alexandra Hi Randy,
I was wondering if you could give some comments on what you find useful about an I-pad. I use my cheap little acer computer for everything except texting on the bus. Is the touch screen on an ipad the main draw? I’m not sure that my very kinetic thinking style would do well with a touch screen keyboard anyway- i think i need to feel the keys! But i keep wondering if there is some other excuse for me to get one for Christmas? My son just bought himself one. I will ask him too!
I read your e-zine. I met you briefly at a writer’s conference. I start teaching high school English next semester and i would like to share some of your articles with the students.
Keep moving forward!
Alexandra

]]> By: Augie http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2011/10/06/a-tale-of-two-geniuses/#comment-19520 Augie Fri, 04 Nov 2011 19:39:25 +0000 http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2011/10/06/a-tale-of-two-geniuses/#comment-19520 Randy, I obtain so much valuable information each time I read your blogs. Thank you for reminding us all about the geniuses all around us. The gift of Steve Jobs will forever be enshrined in the hearts of those who use i-pads etc (even if they do not know his name), as will other greats of Saul Perlmutter for his contribution not only in the Science Community, but in the world. You, too are added in this category for you keep us abreast of issues that would normally be left on the side of the road. Randy keep posting, I enjoy your writing...augie Randy, I obtain so much valuable information each time I read your blogs. Thank you for reminding us all about the geniuses all around us. The gift of Steve Jobs will forever be enshrined in the hearts of those who use i-pads etc (even if they do not know his name), as will other greats of Saul Perlmutter for his contribution not only in the Science Community, but in the world. You, too are added in this category for you keep us abreast of issues that would normally be left on the side of the road. Randy keep posting, I enjoy your writing…augie

]]> By: Davalynn Spencer http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2011/10/06/a-tale-of-two-geniuses/#comment-19543 Davalynn Spencer Mon, 07 Nov 2011 14:48:39 +0000 http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2011/10/06/a-tale-of-two-geniuses/#comment-19543 Great post, but beyond that, it is a perfect example of writing about what you right about--something you have long encouraged writers to do. You write novels about “geniuses in jeopardy” so the connection to Perlmutter and Jobs is a perfect fit. My middle grade novel is about two boys trapped underground in an earthquake; I need to write articles/blogs/columns about earthquakes. Five hundred years from now, first-year writing students will probably be studying something called the Snowflake. Great post, but beyond that, it is a perfect example of writing about what you right about–something you have long encouraged writers to do. You write novels about “geniuses in jeopardy” so the connection to Perlmutter and Jobs is a perfect fit. My middle grade novel is about two boys trapped underground in an earthquake; I need to write articles/blogs/columns about earthquakes.

Five hundred years from now, first-year writing students will probably be studying something called the Snowflake.

]]> By: Christina (Berry) Tarabochia http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2011/10/06/a-tale-of-two-geniuses/#comment-19616 Christina (Berry) Tarabochia Tue, 06 Dec 2011 06:26:25 +0000 http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2011/10/06/a-tale-of-two-geniuses/#comment-19616 I've missed reading your blog! I'm finally back int eh swing of things, blogging profound proverbs about stolen products, and popped over here to catch up. You are one amazing guy, Randy Ingermanson, and I am blessed to know you. The heart and intelligence you show in posts like these make me feel like I'm sitting right next to you, absorbing your genius! I’ve missed reading your blog! I’m finally back int eh swing of things, blogging profound proverbs about stolen products, and popped over here to catch up. You are one amazing guy, Randy Ingermanson, and I am blessed to know you. The heart and intelligence you show in posts like these make me feel like I’m sitting right next to you, absorbing your genius!

]]> By: Carlos de la Parra http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2011/10/06/a-tale-of-two-geniuses/#comment-20082 Carlos de la Parra Thu, 08 Mar 2012 13:46:28 +0000 http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2011/10/06/a-tale-of-two-geniuses/#comment-20082 Interestingly enough. So happens that this theory is in consonance with the Mayan prophecies for 2012, the changes have been clearly taking place. Be aware that these happen around and within all of us. We are part of a special era. Interestingly enough. So happens that this theory is in consonance with the Mayan prophecies for 2012, the changes have been clearly taking place. Be aware that these happen around and within all of us.
We are part of a special era.

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