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Will Tech Ever Wow Us Again? | Pivot

July 02, 2025 / 01:06

This episode discusses the excitement surrounding technology launches, comparing past Apple events with current trends. Guests reflect on the magic of Steve Jobs' presentations and the lack of wonder in today's product reveals.

Scott shares his memories of attending Apple events, highlighting the unique atmosphere and theatricality that Steve Jobs brought to the stage. He contrasts this with modern launches, noting that many recent products fail to evoke the same enthusiasm.

The conversation touches on the impact of social media on consumer excitement, suggesting that the predictability of new technology releases diminishes the sense of surprise and wonder.

Overall, the episode captures a nostalgic view of technology presentations and questions whether that sense of childlike wonder can be revived in today's landscape.

TLDR

Guests discuss the lost magic of tech launches compared to Steve Jobs' era.

Episode

1:06
00:00:00
We are calling it iPhone. Do you think that it's possible for us to get back to that childlike wonderment
00:00:08
and enthusiasm for new technology? I was at all those events physically. It was like a party, especially the Apple ones.
00:00:15
Microsofts were less fun, I'll be honest with you, and Bill Gates wasn't as good
00:00:18
on stage, but Steve Jobs presenting was just it was it was magical. It really was. I think in the social media age
00:00:25
when everybody knows everything that's going to happen before it happens, you don't get excited about it. People don't
00:00:30
feel that same sense of wonder about this stuff. I can't think of a recent product launch that I've been like, "Oh
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my god, I can't believe it." What's been magical for you, Scott? The new AI products, the video products, production
00:00:43
products from Google, I thought were pretty interesting. I don't know if any of them has the style of Steve Jobs. You
00:00:47
didn't know what the [ __ ] they were going to pull out of their pocket. Steve Jobs when he did those shows he was just
00:00:52
the one and he'd bring out like Coldplay or you know whoever the heck he hired. I
00:00:56
think a lot of the theatrics have gone to politics now right and even that's getting tired.
00:01:04
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Episode Highlights

  • The Magic of Steve Jobs
    Steve Jobs' presentations were magical, creating excitement and wonder that seems lost today.
    “It was magical. It really was.”
    @ 00m 21s
    July 02, 2025
  • Lost Sense of Wonder
    In the age of social media, excitement for new technology has diminished.
    “I can't think of a recent product launch that I've been like, "Oh my god, I can't believe it."”
    @ 00m 35s
    July 02, 2025

Episode Quotes

  • It was magical. It really was.
    Will Tech Ever Wow Us Again? | Pivot

Key Moments

  • Childlike Wonderment00:06
  • Magical Presentations00:21
  • Diminished Excitement00:35