Bill Gates said Steve Jobs once told him that I hope you “take acid” which would enhance Microsoft’s product design: “I envy these skills. I’m not in his alliance middle

Bill Gates Late period revealed earlier this week Apple AAPL Co-founder Steve Jobs Once suggested, he should try using hallucinogens to make it Microsoft Corp. MSFT The product is more attractive.
what happened: Microsoft’s co-founder Gates shared this anecdote in an interview with The Independent. Jobs, co-founder Apple AAPLwell-known for his innovative product design, he attributes partly to his use of LSD.
“Steve Jobs once said that he wished I could take acid because then my product design would have more taste.”
Gates, currently worth $164 billion, said he tried recreational drugs at a young age, including marijuana, but stopped when he started working with his co-founder at Microsoft Paul Allen.
He clarified: “The other thing about my personality is that I love my ideological work and is very logical. So I stopped… because it made my mind the next day or the next day after that My mind is hasty.”
He also acknowledged Jobs’ talent in design and marketing, acknowledging that they were not his strong point.
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Gates made a light comment on Jobs’ suggestion: “Look, I’m wrong in batches. I got the coded batches, and this guy got the marketing design batches, which was great for him.”
“I envy these skills. I’m not in his league.”
Jobs died in 2011 and he publicly expressed his belief that if Gates tests drugs or go to religious retreats or reunionin his youth.
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Why it matters: This revelation adds a new dimension to the relationship between two of the most influential figures in the technology industry. Although Gates’ recent disclosures prove their differences, there is a complex relationship between doors and work.
Given their history, Jobs’ advice on the door was particularly interesting.
In 1997, Gates invested $150 million in Apple on the verge of bankruptcy, a move that saved the company and was publicly acknowledged by Jobs.
Gates also expressed his admiration for work in an interview in 2020, emphasizing the natural charm of work and the ability to inspire people.
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