Steve Jobs' liver transplant: Did he game the system?
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Re: Steve Jobs' liver transplant: Did he game the system?
#2Gaming the system implies he did something most people wouldn't do. I don't think that's the case. Does being rich give you a better shot at a new liver? Yes. Would most people take advantage of their wealth to lengthen their life? Yes.
I would like to feel high and mighty about this, but I can't. If I had Jobs' money, you can be sure I'd be getting myself on as many lists as I could too.
Re: Steve Jobs' liver transplant: Did he game the system?
#3Gaming the system implies he did something most people wouldn't do. I don't think that's the case. Does being rich give you a better shot at a new liver? Yes. Would most people take advantage of their wealth to lengthen their life? Yes. I would like to feel high and mighty about this, but I can't. If I had Jobs' money, you can be sure I'd be getting myself on as many lists as I could too.
The two are not mutually exclusive.
Re: Steve Jobs' liver transplant: Did he game the system?
#4Gaming the system implies he did something most people wouldn't do. I don't think that's the case. Does being rich give you a better shot at a new liver? Yes. Would most people take advantage of their wealth to lengthen their life? Yes. I would like to feel high and mighty about this, but I can't. If I had Jobs' money, you can be sure I'd be getting myself on as many lists as I could too.
I disagree that gaming the system implies most people wouldn't do it. It is just manipulating the rules in place in a way to give yourself an advantage. Basically, following the letter but breaking the spirit of the law. Tons of people do that everyday. So yes, Steve gamed the system. But I don't begrudge him for it. Gaming systems for personal gain is the hacker way, honestly.
Re: Steve Jobs' liver transplant: Did he game the system?
#5Gaming the system implies he did something most people wouldn't do. I don't think that's the case. Does being rich give you a better shot at a new liver? Yes. Would most people take advantage of their wealth to lengthen their life? Yes. I would like to feel high and mighty about this, but I can't. If I had Jobs' money, you can be sure I'd be getting myself on as many lists as I could too.
Precisely what I came here to say. There's a lot that can be said about the news this week, but accusing him of gaming the system (rather than just using it to his advantage in what was possibly a life-threatening situation) is not one of them.
Re: Steve Jobs' liver transplant: Did he game the system?
#6Short answer: Yes.
And so would everyone else with access to his kind of resources. Should he have done the fair thing and died?
Re: Steve Jobs' liver transplant: Did he game the system?
#7Gaming the system implies he did something most people wouldn't do. I don't think that's the case. Does being rich give you a better shot at a new liver? Yes. Would most people take advantage of their wealth to lengthen their life? Yes. I would like to feel high and mighty about this, but I can't. If I had Jobs' money, you can be sure I'd be getting myself on as many lists as I could too.
I agree with this, but would take it a step further: Jobs' influence on many people has been profound. I'd argue that his staying alive has increased the quality, if not longevity, of many lives.
I do not mean this to say that his only contribution has been great product direction, either. He drew a new picture of acceptable and standard corporate culture, an achievement which has likely changed the way that thousands of businesses operate and contribute to society.
Re: Steve Jobs' liver transplant: Did he game the system?
#8Dude, he's unwell. Seriously, people "can" fall sick and when they do, they need good wishes! PHEW!!!
Re: Steve Jobs' liver transplant: Did he game the system?
#9Gaming the system implies he did something most people wouldn't do. I don't think that's the case. Does being rich give you a better shot at a new liver? Yes. Would most people take advantage of their wealth to lengthen their life? Yes. I would like to feel high and mighty about this, but I can't. If I had Jobs' money, you can be sure I'd be getting myself on as many lists as I could too.
I disagree that gaming the system implies most people wouldn't do it. It is just manipulating the rules in place in a way to give yourself an advantage. Basically, following the letter but breaking the spirit of the law. Tons of people do that everyday. So yes, Steve gamed the system. But I don't begrudge him for it. Gaming systems for personal gain is the hacker way, honestly.
"Gaming systems for personal gain is the hacker way, honestly"
This rings very true for me. And if 'personal gain' = 'extending life span' who the hell can criticise that?
Re: Steve Jobs' liver transplant: Did he game the system?
#10It just shows how much that health (insurance) system is in need of repair.