Idiom: Reality Distortion Field
Meanings
In the idiomatic sense, coined by software developer Bud Tribble at Apple Computer in 1981, to describe company co-founder Steve Jobs's charisma and its effects on the developers working on the Mac project: "Steve has a reality distortion field. […] In his presence, reality is malleable. He can convince anyone of practically anything."[1]
The persuasive ability of a leader or entrepreneur, especially in misleading or convincing others in order to promote a product or service.
An environment which alters one's perception of reality.
Example Sentences
1
Steve Jobs was known for using his reality distortion field to convince people that impossible things were actually possible.
2
The salesperson's reality distortion field was so strong that I ended up buying a car I didn't need.
3
The politician's reality distortion field was evident in his promises that seemed too good to be true.
4
Her reality distortion field was so convincing that I started doubting my own perception of the situation.
5
The CEO used his reality distortion field to rally the employees and motivate them to achieve ambitious targets.