Random Cool Videos: Steve Jobs in 1983 and 1997 … Thinking Differently

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Steve Jobs was a performance artist when he appeared on stage – through his charisma and story-telling skills he captivated audiences, even those with no interest in what he was saying, or doubts about the numbers he bandied about. In memory of his great contributions to the concept of transferring passion about technology to the mainstream, here are a few videos – a couple of which have only recently come to light.

Here is Steve Jobs in 1983 unveiling the iconic ‘1984’ ad for the first Macintosh. The commercial remains regarded as one of the great all-time ads, but the setup Jobs does and how he reflects through history is every bit as compelling.

You can see at the end of the video just how pleased Jobs is about the ad, and the message. His passion and exuberance shine through as his brings the original ‘think different’ concept to light.

And here is Jobs narrating the first ‘Think Different’ ad ‘The Crazy Ones’, something never before seen, highlighted at 9to5Mac:

From the same year, as Jobs returned to Apple he stated his vision for the company and the need to ‘Think Different’:

And finally, here is a fan-made version of ‘The Crazy Ones’ using a very familiar subject:

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Michael Anderson
I have loved technology for as long as I can remember - and have been a computer gamer since the PDP-10! Mobile Technology has played a major role in my life - I have used an electronic companion since the HP95LX more than 20 years ago, and have been a 'Laptop First' person since my Compaq LTE Lite 3/20 and Powerbook 170 back in 1991! As an avid gamer and gadget-junkie I was constantly asked for my opinions on new technology, which led to writing small blurbs ... and eventually becoming a reviewer many years ago. My family is my biggest priority in life, and they alternate between loving and tolerating my gaming and gadget hobbies ... but ultimately benefits from the addition of technology to our lives!