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	<blockquote>Steve Jobs is my favorite person in the world, and I consider him the most important person of the past century. I don't know if I could have done it [launching my own company] without Steve Jobs. </blockquote>
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Ye has often credited Steve Jobs as the source of his inspiration to create YZY and has expressed admiration for him on numerous occasions. Despite the obvious parallels between Ye and Steve’s approaches to design and life in general, the media has often dismissed Ye in his comparisons of Jobs and himself, and YZY and Apple.
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	<blockquote>Some people say give the customers what they want, but that's not my approach. Our job is to figure out what they're going to want before they do. People don't know what they want until you show it to them. That's why I never rely on market research. Our task is to read things that are not yet on the page.</blockquote>
<figcaption>Steve Jobs</figcaption>
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I don't believe in following trends. I believe in creating them. I'm always trying to find ways to make things better. I'm always trying to find ways to push the envelope. I'm always trying to find ways to make people say 'Wow, I never thought of that before.' </blockquote>
<figcaption>Ye</figcaption>
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One of the most notable similarities between Ye and Jobs is their commitment to innovation and disruption.
Jobs was famous for his emphasis on design and user experience, famously declaring that "design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works." This emphasis on aesthetics and functionality was evident in Apple's products, which were known for their sleek designs and intuitive interfaces.
Similarly, Ye has been praised for his innovative and boundary-pushing approach to fashion, music, architecture, and schooling. He has been known to push the boundaries of what is considered acceptable or fashionable, often with striking and controversial results.
Take, for instance, Ye's work with YZY, where he introduced groundbreaking shapes and silhouettes never before seen in footwear. Initially, critics were swift to denounce these new designs, but as time passed, other shoe manufacturers started emulating many of these revolutionary designs. This is something Steve Jobs also experienced with his hardware and software designs at Apple.
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The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do.</blockquote>
<figcaption>Steve Jobs</figcaption>
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I'm crazy enough to think I can change the world, and that's exactly what I'm going to do.</blockquote>
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Another similarity between Jobs and Ye is their willingness to speak out and take risks. Despite the fact that many CEOs and public figures choose to keep a low profile and avoid controversy, Jobs and Ye are both known for their outspoken personalities and willingness to take bold positions on issues. Steve and Ye both spoke the truth, regardless of whether or not it got them into trouble.
For Jobs, this outspokenness often manifested in his public presentations and product launches, where he would passionately advocate for the products and vision of Apple. One notable example of this is his public statement on Adobe Flash in 2010. Jobs published an open letter on Apple's website entitled "Thoughts on Flash", in which he criticized the use of Adobe's Flash technology in web browsers and mobile devices.
In the letter, Jobs argued that Flash was outdated and unreliable, and that it posed a security risk to users. He also stated that Apple would not support Flash on its iOS devices, such as the iPhone and iPad, and instead recommended the use of newer web technologies like HTML5. This move was controversial at the time, as Flash was widely used on the web and many developers relied on it for their content.
Ye, meanwhile, has gained a reputation for his prolific public statements on a wide range of topics, including politics, religion, and mental health. In fact, Ye has been known to speak the truth to a greater extent than even Steve Jobs. Regardless of the potential consequences, Ye fearlessly speaks his mind and remains steadfast in his beliefs.
This is apparent in every interview Ye has ever done, as well as in his social media posts on Twitter and Instagram. Ye boldly speaks his mind on every topic, with no subject off-limits. He has shown a willingness to take controversial stands, such as wearing a "Make America Great Again" hat and a "White Lives Matter" t-shirt, actions that the media views as unacceptable for a public figure.
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Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.</blockquote>
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You see it's leaders, and it's followers. But I'd rather be a dick than a swallower</blockquote>
<figcaption>Ye</figcaption>
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Despite the media's frequent dismissal of Ye's comparisons of himself to Jobs, the truth remains that both men have left an indelible mark on their industries and on popular culture as a whole. Whether it's Jobs' impact on personal computing, culture and business, or Ye's influence on fashion, music, and architecture, their legacies will continue to inspire future generations of creatives and entrepreneurs for years to come.

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