Episode
SPECIAL: Thomas Edison (Part 3)
41:26
Published: Sat Sep 18 2021
Description
This a special release of the 3-part Thomas Edison series from the How to Take Over the World podcast with Ben Wilson. Description - All of my Edison notes that didn't make it into Part 1 & Part 2, including: Edison vs. Tesla Edison vs. Elon Musk Puritanism and Edison How Edison Went Deaf (Maybe) --------- * How to Take Over the World - https://www.httotw.com/ * Want to be featured in a future episode? Drop your question/comment/criticism/love here: https://www.mfmpod.com/p/hotline/ * Support the pod by spreading the word, become a referrer here: https://refer.fm/million * Have you joined our private Facebook group yet? Go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/ourfirstmillion and join thousands of other entrepreneurs and founders scheming up ideas.
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The early era of technology was very tactile and hands-on, with people making decisions based on touch and feel rather than technical specifications.
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The Current War was a battle between Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse over their competing electric systems with Edison initially holding an advantage until Westinghouse won a patent lawsuit and the war ended with the adoption of AC current.
23:06 - 27:31 (04:25)
Summary
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EpisodeSPECIAL: Thomas Edison (Part 3)
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This episode talks about the members of Thomas Edison's family and their lives, including Edison himself, Thomas Edison Jr., Madeline, and Marion.
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EpisodeSPECIAL: Thomas Edison (Part 3)
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The rivalry between Westinghouse and Edison to electrify New York City got dirty with people intimidating each other and beating each other up.
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EpisodeSPECIAL: Thomas Edison (Part 3)
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