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		kno on Oct 20, 2011 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Biographer: Jobs refused early and potentially lif... In the context of Kroft asking "how such an intelligent man could make such a seemingly stupid decision", human are naturally afraid of surgery, no want want their body open unless they have no choice; Steve too.

Fliko on Oct 20, 2011 | [–]

Just because he is a human doesn't mean that it's not a stupid decision, it will always be a stupid decision nothing will change that.

dextorious on Oct 20, 2011 | | [–]

That implies that living at all costs is the "smart" thing to do.

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