To be clear, I don't know anything about Ive's political or philosophical beliefs, so that is not what I'm talking about. I'm making an analogy based on the fact that both were very influential in their respective fields, on the similarities they had in their styles, and their willingness to put style over function.

Also let me say this explicitly, this is not an invitation to debate the merits of Ive, Ive's work, or any associated topics like Apple hardware more generally. I mean, you can have the debate, I can't stop you, but I also won't be participating.