Chapter
The Historical Rivalry Between Westinghouse and Edison
33:10 - 39:53 (06:43)
The rivalry between Westinghouse and Edison to electrify New York City got dirty with people intimidating each other and beating each other up. Edison's obsession with working could be traced to the history and culture of the Puritan people.
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Thomas Edison's work ethic can be traced back to his Puritan roots, where hard work and productivity were highly valued.
33:10 - 36:59 (03:49)
Summary
Thomas Edison's work ethic can be traced back to his Puritan roots, where hard work and productivity were highly valued. His mother homeschooled and educated him, embodying the ideal Puritan woman.
ChapterThe Historical Rivalry Between Westinghouse and Edison
EpisodeSPECIAL: Thomas Edison (Part 3)
PodcastMy First Million
The rivalry between Westinghouse and Edison during the current wars for electrifying New York City led to a culture of intimidation and violence, with people stealing each other's inventions and beating each other up.
36:59 - 38:37 (01:38)
Summary
The rivalry between Westinghouse and Edison during the current wars for electrifying New York City led to a culture of intimidation and violence, with people stealing each other's inventions and beating each other up.
ChapterThe Historical Rivalry Between Westinghouse and Edison
EpisodeSPECIAL: Thomas Edison (Part 3)
PodcastMy First Million
A discussion of Edison's early career and inventing from carving the casing for his first successful patent to developing the modern electric power grid.
38:37 - 39:53 (01:15)
Summary
A discussion of Edison's early career and inventing from carving the casing for his first successful patent to developing the modern electric power grid.