Crash Quote by Steve Jobs
“One: demonstrations always crash. And two: the probability of them crashing goes up exponentially with the number of people watching.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Discussing demonstrations, 2007
More viewers increase the chance of demonstrations failing due to crowd dynamics.
In simple terms: Crowd size raises failure risk.
Key Takeaway
Manage audience size to ensure success.
Themes
technology
demonstrations
probability
Mood
pragmatic
analytical
Type
strategic
technical
When to use this quote
- event planning
- risk assessment
- communication
Key Concepts
crowd behavior
exponential risk
Questions to Reflect On
- How can organizers mitigate crowd-related risks?
- What factors stabilize large gatherings?
A Different Perspective
Not all large events fail; management matters.
