Many things that made the world ‘modern’ are here, thanks to the genius of Thomas Alva Edison. The electric light, sound recording, motion pictures… the list goes on and on. In the history of Man’s technological progress, no other scientist has given the world so many devices to make life more efficient and comfortable.
Edison did his first scientific experiment at the age of eleven and his last, when he was 84 – a long innings of 73 years! Edison came up with more than a thousand inventions or ideas for inventions.
It is true that brilliant inventors who came after Edison continued to come up with fresh ideas and inventions. But it is also true that they would not have accomplished anything without using some device or apparatus which was either invented or improved upon by Edison.
Thomas Alva Edison was indeed a dreamer, but he was at the same time much more than that. He was extremely practical and created a highly successful business, too. He failed sometimes, but he was always optimistic and never quit his determination and passion for hard work.
No wonder he continues to inspire the world.
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