Even Thomas Edison Got Things Wrong
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The Light of Change: Society's Journey with Electricity
This chapter examines the historical progression of lighting technology, highlighting societal fears and resistance to innovations from the Stone Age oil lamps to the introduction of electric street lighting. It discusses the mixed reactions in Wabash, Indiana, where the first electrically lit city induced both wonder and concern among its citizens. The narrative also tackles the competitive landscape between Edison and Westinghouse, emphasizing the corporate skepticism and dubious practices in the late 1800s that shaped public perception towards electrical advancements.
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