My problem with the cult of Apple.
Description
This video revolves around Louis' critique of Apple's business practices and user culture, drawing parallels to historical and personal anecdotes. He starts by reminiscing about a high school history teacher, Dr. Yung, who provided a comprehensive understanding of historical contexts, particularly Soviet Russia. This foundation sets the stage for comparing the utopian promises of Soviet Russia to Apple's marketing strategies.
Louis acknowledges the strengths of Apple products, such as their seamless integration, superior screens, and user-friendly features like Time Machine for backups. However, the core issue highlighted is Apple's tendency to manipulate its users into denying their negative experiences with the products. This manipulation is likened to the psychological tactics used in Soviet Russia, where people were made to believe in a flawed utopia by blaming themselves for systemic failures.
Louis concludes with a call for change in the culture surrounding Apple products. He urges users to hold Apple accountable for its mistakes, advocating for a more honest and critical approach rather than blind loyalty.
(I am not affiliated with Louis Rossmann)
Original Video: https://youtu.be/_hYHwkIuEMo?feature=shared