Subdividing the Light: The Killer App of the Electric Industry

The growth of the internet is compared to the early electricity industry, where the killer app was the lightbulb. Edison's endeavor to make the lightbulb more practical led to patent wars and eventual success. It was recognized that even capturing a small portion of the gaslighting business could lead to a fortune, highlighting the massive potential of the industry. The innovation of subdividing light and taming it into a gentle glow indoors was the key to the success of the lightbulb.