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3.68 AVERAGE
3.68 AVERAGE
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Great book about one of the greatest inventors of all time. Sadly this book is "too" small and he just gives us a very brief glimpse of his inventions and ideas.
I did not know many things about him before reading this book like: Tesla was involved in wireless research, Marconi actually stole the Radio idea from Tesla. I always related Tesla with alternating current and did not know that he was into wireless as well.
I also liked that his main intention for inventing something was not to get applause or make money. He did all the hard work only for the betterment of the society. I admire him for his ideas to unite the world using wireless, using aerial machines as he calls them that revolve around the Earth.
"Peace can only come as a natural consequence of universal enlightenment and merging of races... There is in fact but one race, of many colors."
He was way ahead of his time and people did not encourage many of his brilliant ideas, which is really sad. They thought his ideas were too unpractical(he even mentions that people laughed at his ideas). But we now see those ideas were realistic since many of them have been implemented in real life.
Even though he was a scientist, he strongly believed in God!
I watched a movie sometime back about Tesla - "The Secret of Nikola Tesla(Tajna Nikole Tesla)". This movie went into the details about his life. I did not know about his involvement with Niagara project until I watched this video. Edison thought he was the "father of electricity" and couldn't tolerate another man coming up with a better form of electricity (Alternating current by Tesla). He never cared for money and he gave all his money to Westinghouse without thinking twice.
Do watch it if you are interested in learning more about this man's inventions.
Check this link for more details about his work: Oatmeal's article about Tesla
Great book about one of the greatest inventors of all time. Sadly this book is "too" small and he just gives us a very brief glimpse of his inventions and ideas.
I did not know many things about him before reading this book like: Tesla was involved in wireless research, Marconi actually stole the Radio idea from Tesla. I always related Tesla with alternating current and did not know that he was into wireless as well.
I also liked that his main intention for inventing something was not to get applause or make money. He did all the hard work only for the betterment of the society. I admire him for his ideas to unite the world using wireless, using aerial machines as he calls them that revolve around the Earth.
"Peace can only come as a natural consequence of universal enlightenment and merging of races... There is in fact but one race, of many colors."
He was way ahead of his time and people did not encourage many of his brilliant ideas, which is really sad. They thought his ideas were too unpractical(he even mentions that people laughed at his ideas). But we now see those ideas were realistic since many of them have been implemented in real life.
Even though he was a scientist, he strongly believed in God!
I watched a movie sometime back about Tesla - "The Secret of Nikola Tesla(Tajna Nikole Tesla)". This movie went into the details about his life. I did not know about his involvement with Niagara project until I watched this video. Edison thought he was the "father of electricity" and couldn't tolerate another man coming up with a better form of electricity (Alternating current by Tesla). He never cared for money and he gave all his money to Westinghouse without thinking twice.
Do watch it if you are interested in learning more about this man's inventions.
Check this link for more details about his work: Oatmeal's article about Tesla
It was, on one hand, really boring. But on the other hand I could relate to him on a personal level and how his brain worked. 3.5 stars
I'm glad I read it, but I won't pick it up again
I'm glad I read it, but I won't pick it up again
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
I have always wondered why Edison was always first and foremost in line when we were taught about electricity, when Tesla was the more briliant mind and inventor. I wishe he was here to see our wireless lives now, smart phones, drones...so many of his conceived ideas that were laughed at and shot down in flames now have become part of our daily lives.
A collection of articles written by Tesla pertaining to his childhood, scientific motivations, beliefs and technical aspects of his trade.
It would be better imbibed by those involved in such fields, but nonetheless is an Engaging read.
It would be better imbibed by those involved in such fields, but nonetheless is an Engaging read.
This is not an autobiography. This is a sloppy collection of excerpts penned by Nikola Tesla. He was unquestionably a genius in so many ways, whose life accomplishments we are all better off for.
He describes his mind as that of an automaton so frequently. The thoughts come through without his bidding. He's the victim of his great mind. It would literally enfeeble him, while it was working out the agonizing details of his various inventions.
He describes his frustrations with a group of representatives from Ford who approached him to study psychic phenomenon, but accurately sees that he foresaw the meeting and informed his secretary that it would take place. He missed the dialogue from the creator there.
I enjoyed it. It's not an autobiography, and it's barely coherent at times, but I'd feel bad perpetuating the mythos of a book that lets dummies feel smart. (i.e. me).
He describes his mind as that of an automaton so frequently. The thoughts come through without his bidding. He's the victim of his great mind. It would literally enfeeble him, while it was working out the agonizing details of his various inventions.
He describes his frustrations with a group of representatives from Ford who approached him to study psychic phenomenon, but accurately sees that he foresaw the meeting and informed his secretary that it would take place. He missed the dialogue from the creator there.
I enjoyed it. It's not an autobiography, and it's barely coherent at times, but I'd feel bad perpetuating the mythos of a book that lets dummies feel smart. (i.e. me).
This has been very, very interesting. A book written by an undisputed genius in his very own words.
I must say this book was a surprise. I was expecting lots of technical detail, but instead the book was filled with lots of interesting stories and insightful social comments. Some of the stories were even hilarious.
I must say this book was a surprise. I was expecting lots of technical detail, but instead the book was filled with lots of interesting stories and insightful social comments. Some of the stories were even hilarious.
A pure genius of whom, unfortunately many students don't know. A man who was more than 100 years ahead of his time. ❤
informative
inspiring
reflective
tense
fast-paced
This is not a traditional autobiography. Much of it is culled from separate articles that Tesla wrote more to feed the publicity machine of the time than as considered self assessments. There is not much historical context, plotting a life in the usual ABC fashion or weighing of fact vs. fiction that gives traditional biographies their heft. What is left in this slim volume is more of a mold than a statue—the assumed perception of his own greatness vs. building a case brick by brick of proving it. Instead he concentrates more on the process of how he approached his work. How his strict religious upbringing instilled a love of learning and the discipline to pursue it even though that learning did not lead to a life in the clergy that his parents had hoped for. This love and discipline plus feeling the need to succeed on behalf of a brother who died young, created the drive to work through the problems that challenged him. The one thing he wanted said of himself in the end was that he worked harder than anyone else.
While the most pivotal inventor of the 20th century, Tesla lacked Edison’s business acumen and knack for self promotion. So despite surpassing Edison in genius, he lost the race for fame, financing and fortune. While his name remains cool and does have some cachet, his business impact can be felt mostly through a little company called Westinghouse. A young company when Tesla was in his prime, they recognized his genius and gave a home to his most valuable patents. He countered Edison’s volatile Direct Current with his safer Alternating Current (AC). (For interesting reading, look for anything about the battle between AC & DC to decide which would be lighting the homes of the world—and the lengths Edison was willing to go to win that battle. I will just say that his afterlife will not be lit by electricity but rather by the fires of some very southern location.)
Ultimately Tesla’s genius would be squandered on projects that would either lead nowhere or were as in the case of his grandest effort, wirelessly transmitting electricity—still ahead of their time. (What company is going to support research on a method to provide free energy to the world?) MY INVENTIONS is a very interesting look at the mindset and process of inventing but shirks much discussion of his shortcomings or discussing what might have been. Even though you feel the electricity without seeing the light here, it is a very tasty teaser for checking out a longer biographical work.
Some other area impacted by Tesla:
--> Created the first flourescent lights
--> Greatly influenced how X-Rays were used
--> His Tesla Coil drew electricity from the earth's magnetism
--> Invented the radio years before Marconi
--> Invented radio remote control
--> Invented the electric motor (does not require ignition)
--> Invented the Ruby Laser.
And more...
While the most pivotal inventor of the 20th century, Tesla lacked Edison’s business acumen and knack for self promotion. So despite surpassing Edison in genius, he lost the race for fame, financing and fortune. While his name remains cool and does have some cachet, his business impact can be felt mostly through a little company called Westinghouse. A young company when Tesla was in his prime, they recognized his genius and gave a home to his most valuable patents. He countered Edison’s volatile Direct Current with his safer Alternating Current (AC). (For interesting reading, look for anything about the battle between AC & DC to decide which would be lighting the homes of the world—and the lengths Edison was willing to go to win that battle. I will just say that his afterlife will not be lit by electricity but rather by the fires of some very southern location.)
Ultimately Tesla’s genius would be squandered on projects that would either lead nowhere or were as in the case of his grandest effort, wirelessly transmitting electricity—still ahead of their time. (What company is going to support research on a method to provide free energy to the world?) MY INVENTIONS is a very interesting look at the mindset and process of inventing but shirks much discussion of his shortcomings or discussing what might have been. Even though you feel the electricity without seeing the light here, it is a very tasty teaser for checking out a longer biographical work.
Some other area impacted by Tesla:
--> Created the first flourescent lights
--> Greatly influenced how X-Rays were used
--> His Tesla Coil drew electricity from the earth's magnetism
--> Invented the radio years before Marconi
--> Invented radio remote control
--> Invented the electric motor (does not require ignition)
--> Invented the Ruby Laser.
And more...