The opening excerpt is from Malcom Gladwell’s short piece in The New Yorker, where, inspired by Isaacson’s book, he tried to understand Jobs in the context of his predecessors. Was Jobs an innovator or was he someone who merely “tweaked” existing ideas? Jobs’ narrative appears to favor the latter, where he is more of an editor than an inventor. His credo: “I’ll know it when I see it” is iconic. It reflects his ruthless and unwavering pursuit of perfection in both design and utility.