One possibility: Because the people who are addicted enough to the Internet to use in-flight WiFi are probably the same kind people who, given the right amount of boredom, could end up addicted to other fine technology products.

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The question worth asking is what kind of system is best at producing heroes like Steve Jobs and products like the iPad while at the same time giving different sorts of heroes, like Tammy, the dignity they deserve?

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