July 15, 2014

Notes: Episode 4, Tesla And Edison (Part 2)

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As with every show, I’ll list any corrections or clarifications here. If there’s anything I’ve overlooked, please contact me by email or in the comments and I’ll edit the notes to reflect the new information. 21:28 – Tesla’s remote controlled boat was about four feet long – larger than I expected, though still not big enough to really ride effectively. 24:50 – Marconi’s famous radio message was sent across the Atlantic in 1901 from Signal Hill in what is now […]

July 15, 2014

4. Tesla And Edison (Part 2)

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In this episode, we focus on the life of Nikola Tesla and his significant contribution to technology in the late 19th and early 20th century, as well as the unique role he currently plays in popular culture. Kevin Miller returns as guest for this episode.

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July 1, 2014

Notes: Episode 3, Tesla And Edison (Part 1)

Notes

As with every show, I’ll list any corrections or clarifications here. If there’s anything I’ve overlooked, please contact me by email or in the comments and I’ll edit the notes to reflect the new information. 6:50 – Edison’s father, Samuel Edison, had several jobs throughout his life – anything from roofing to tailoring to keeping a tavern. Samuel was born in Nova Scotia and forced to leave Canada after participating in the 1837 Mackenzie rebellions, which are extremely interesting […]

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July 1, 2014

3. Tesla And Edison (Part 1)

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In this episode, we talk about the rivalry – or lack thereof – between Nikola Tesla and Thomas Edison in the War of the Currents, the marketing campaign to determine the shape or electrical infrastructure in the late 19th century. We also talk briefly about how our perceptions of these two figures throughout time says as much about those passing judgement as it does about those being judged. Kevin Miller joins as guest for this episode.

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