What is so great about Thomas Edison?

There is a lot to admire about Thomas Alva Edison (February 11, 1847 – October 18, 1931). Here was a man that developed many of the devices that have greatly influenced life around the world. read more

In a way Thomas Edison was the Steve Jobs of his time. His vision allowed him to anticipate new consumer needs. The incandescent light is parallel to the iPod in that after creating an effective lighting device he had to create an entire electrification system to power it, just as the iPod needed a new music distribution system to be successful. read more

Thomas Alva Edison (February 11, 1847 to October 18, 1931) was an American inventor who is considered one of America's leading businessmen. Edison rose from humble beginnings to work as an inventor of major technology, including the first commercially viable incandescent light bulb. read more

Thousands of experiments led to Thomas Edison patenting the first commercially viable incandescent light bulb in 1880. read more