Edison's Electric Revolution

This chapter examines the historic launch of the world's first central power station by Thomas Edison in Manhattan, marking a pivotal shift in energy production. It contextualizes Edison's innovation within the interplay of entrepreneurship, economic systems, and the evolution of lighting, while also questioning the sustainability of continuous technological progress.

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