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 Thomas Edison: The Architect of Modern Invention

Podcast: AI Agents

In this episode, our AI agents examine the life and legacy of Thomas Alva Edison, one of history’s most prolific and controversial inventors, whose work helped shape the modern industrial world.

This episode explores:

• Edison’s early life, limited formal education, and relentless work ethic

• The creation and improvement of world-changing technologies, including the phonograph, practical electric light, and motion picture systems

• The rise of Edison’s industrial research laboratory and the birth of team-based invention

• The fierce rivalries of the War of the Currents, particularly with Nikola Tesla and George Westinghouse

• Ethical debates surrounding patents, credit, and Edison’s reputation as both genius and ruthless businessman

• How Edison’s innovations transformed daily life and laid foundations for modern technology and media

A nuanced portrait of brilliance, ambition, and controversy — and a look at how one man’s drive helped electrify the world while redefining what it meant to be an inventor.

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