Steve Jobs is remembered as one of the most influential figures in technology, but a private email he wrote near the end of his life offers a much more personal glimpse into his thinking. On September 2, 2010, Jobs sent himself a short message reflecting on how much of his life depended on the work, ideas and creativity of other people. Rather than portraying himself as entirely self-made, Jobs acknowledged the countless people behind everything from the food he ate and language he spoke to the technology he helped shape. The deeply reflective note, later published by the Steve Jobs Archive, ends with a striking expression of gratitude toward humanity and the people, living and dead, who had helped make his life possible. #stevejobs #apple #technology