Apple and Religion Stimulate Brain in Same Way
That explains some things.
We humans are a passionate bunch. There are some who are so passionate about something – perhaps something inanimate – that it can turn into fanboyism (or fangirlism).
One such noted variety around the tech circles is the apparent love for Apple products that some consumer faithful seem to have. It may be simple fanboyism, or it may be something deeper – so deep that it's on the same level as religion.
BBC Three's Secrets of the Superbrands program took a look at Apple's rabid following, which included the massive lineups for customers who are excited to be the first into a new Apple store location. While massive queues for a new product launch are not uncommon, Apple manages to attract its legion of customers to new store openings even when there aren't any new products or special promotions.
The Bishop of Buckingham, who totes his Bible on his iPad, explained to the show the similarities between Apple and religion.
A team of neuroscientists then observed the brain of an Apple fanatic. Amazingly, Apple stimulates the same parts of the brain that respond to religion, perhaps leading to an explanation of how some people can be so loyal (and defensive) of their personal computing choice.
The first episode of Secrets of the Superbrands aired earlier this week. Those in the UK can watch it again on the iPlayer.
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joytech22 So now there's no such thing as Jobs? (Instead of God? Get it? Argh..)Reply
And before anybody gets defensive, I'm religious, wow this might get flamed, not sure.. -
back_by_demand Tell us something we didn't know, all we need now is extreme Apple-centric fundamentalists trying to blow things up and we have a full house!Reply -
So an agnostic Apple fan on their death bed will say... "Thank God, or not, that I may, or may not, be going to Heave... n... Apple"Reply
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randomizer I would not be surprised that if one examined the brain of the passionate Apple hater that they'd find the same religious fervour that sparks flame wars. You know, the people that take severe personal offence to Mac ads.Reply -
Just like religion Apple is corrupt and evil. You do not ask question, you believe what you are told to believe.Reply
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@rotsae +1Reply
dudes if you think about it... the apple logo it has it's religious meaning
remember the forbidden fruit that Ms. Eva took? It was an Apple.
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rantoc So when can we expect green fruit extremists on suicide runs like some other religious fanatics, just promise a bunch of virgin puters,pads and phones in the afterlife and the foundation is there =)Reply