I am resolutely opposed to all innovation, all change, but I am determined to understand what’s happening. Because I don’t choose just to sit and let the juggernaut roll over me. Many people seem to think that if you talk about something recent, you’re in favor of it. The exact opposite is true in my case. Anything I talk about is almost certainly something I’m resolutely against. And it seems to me the best way to oppose it is to understand it. And then you know where to turn off the buttons. . Marshall McLuhan
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The quote from Steve Jobs shows that being opposed to something does not necessarily mean you are against it. In fact, the opposite is true. If you truly understand a certain situation, you can work towards a solution instead of just being against it. This quote also states that it is important to turn off the buttons.

You should not be too busy being upset or angry about something to actually do something about it. It is better to have a plan and take action than just talk about not doing anything about it.

Source: Forward Through The Rearview Mirror: Reflections On And By Marshall Mc Luhan

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