Apple CEO Tim Cook visited his alma mater Auburn University on Thursday to speak about diversity, inclusion and other issues related to human rights, topics for which the high-profile tech executive consistently advocates. 

The event, titled "A Conversation with Tim Cook: A Personal View of Inclusion and Diversity," was hosted by Auburn's Student Government Association and took place this morning at the Telfair B. Peet Theatre. While a comprehensive recap of the speech is not currently available, student newspaper The Plainsman published a few highlights from the talk.

Cook, a 1982 alumnus, said students should be prepared to encounter people from every walk of life as both colleagues and customers when they enter their respective fields. Few companies serve a single demographic, and many firms now reach customer bases far beyond their domestic borders. 

"The world is intertwined today, much more than it was when I was coming out of school," Cook said. "Because of that, you really need to have a deep understanding of cultures around the world."

As for inclusion, Cook cited Apple's own corporate ethos.

Source: appleinsider