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Thomas Edison (Part 1)

How to Take Over the World

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Edison's Electric Obsession and the Telegraphing Frontier

This chapter delves into Edison's journey from a merchant to an accomplished telegraph operator, highlighting his passion for Morse code and the lively community of innovators around him. It also examines the impact of his obsession with invention on his health and the development of key financial tools like the electric stock ticker.

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