1. When alternating current technology began to emerge, Edison never recognized the value of alternating current. Relying on his prestige, Edison gave speeches everywhere and spared no effort to attack alternating current.
2. In his later years, Edison was no longer enterprising. He once said something that stunned us: "Don't provide me with any suggestions in the future, because any ideas you have have already been thought of by me." ."
Thomas Alva Edison (February 11, 1847 - October 18, 1931) was born in Milan, Ohio, United States, and died in Theo, New Jersey, United States. Lanzhi. Inventor, entrepreneur.
Edison was the first person in human history to use mass production principles and electrical engineering research laboratories to engage in invention patents that had a major and far-reaching impact on the world.
His inventions of the phonograph, movie camera, and electric light had a great impact on the world. He made more than 2,000 inventions in his lifetime and held more than 1,000 patents. Edison was ranked ninth among the 100 most influential people in the United States by the authoritative American journal "The Atlantic Monthly".
In 1882, after incandescent lamps were completely recognized by the market, Edison's Electric Company began to establish a power grid, thus beginning the "Electricity Age." Edison's Electric Company relied on direct current for transmission of electricity. Soon, alternating current technology began to emerge, but Edison never recognized the value of alternating current.
But one moment is not equal to one lifetime. Later, those who once worshiped and were superstitious about Edison were surprised to find that alternating current was actually much stronger than direct current when faced with the hard facts! So people were angry, and the employees and shareholders of the Edison Electric Company were even more ashamed and decided to remove the three words "Edison" from the company's name.