The Dark Side of Electricity

This chapter examines the public's fear of electricity during its early adoption, focusing on the exploitation of that fear by figures like Edison to promote direct current over alternating current. It recounts the gruesome use of electricity in capital punishment, specifically through the controversial implementation of the electric chair, and highlights the rivalry between Edison and Westinghouse amidst these developments. Lastly, the chapter details the harrowing first execution by electric chair, showcasing the chaos and inhumanity that marked this significant event in the history of electrical technology.