40 Years at Apple: A Neuroscience PhD's Silicon Valley Odyssey

2025-06-07

Forty years ago, the author traded a neuroscience PhD for a chance at Apple, then a fledgling company of 30. Steve Jobs' vision and the excitement of the work led him to contribute to the Lisa and Macintosh, creating crucial technologies like QuickDraw and the window manager. His later development of HyperCard, a tool empowering non-programmers to create interactive media, further cemented his legacy. This journey, filled with challenges and triumphs, significantly shaped the tech landscape.

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