The thesis of this piece is simple: have a creator mindset, not a consumer one. Technology, broadly, can be used to create or consume. I remember when I got my first Macbook at the beginning of high-school. It came preloaded with iPhoto, Garage Band, Photo Booth (the prelude to Snapchat with its snazzy filters, in retrospect), among other creator apps. These Creator Apps are the ones I remember most. They were empowering. With one, I felt like a superhero, able to make music, edit photos, stitch together pictures into a slideshow. iMovie and Final Cut Pro were most exciting for me. They were tools that enabled iteration and experimentation.
Love this.
Thanks Trev <3