It is nothing short of a tragedy that one of greatest minds of the early 20th century has been at best ignored, or at worst deliberately omitted. Who invented the radio? When I was in school they were claiming it was Marconi. Well, that is WRONG. When you mention electricity, many people immediately think of Edison, but in fact, Edison was an OPPONENT of the current AC electrical system in use today. Well, who did invent the modern electrical system in use? The answer to both questions, is Nikola Tesla.
It was in fact, Tesla who invented the modern AC electrical system in use today, as well as the AC motors used in virtually every household and industrial appliance today. While Marconi was the first to market radio, he was NOT its inventor. That achievement belongs to Nikola Tesla as well. In addition to these things, Tesla also invented the first remote control, and remotely controlled robotic device, as well as the Neon and Fluorescent light bulbs, NOT to be confused with Edison's Incandescent light bulb, which is falling out of use in favor of Fluorescent and other types of bulbs today. Tesla also developed the basis for many technologies used today such as RADAR, and microwaves too. Of course Tesla invented the 'Tesla Coils' which bear his name. The Tesla Coils recently wowed audiences in the movie, the Sorceror's Apprentice with their amazing electrical arc displays. Nikola was predicting the broadcast of sound and images all over the world at the turn of the century predicting the changes of the 1900's from the 1800's. At the time everyone thought he was nuts, and today, it is just common knowledge.
Every technology using electricity and radio that affects our daily lives, owes its existence to Nikola Tesla. When you wake up in the morning and turn on the light, Tesla made that possible. When you turned on the TV to catch the latest news or entertainment, Tesla made that possible. When you made your cup of coffee with the electrical appliance this morning, Tesla made that possible. When you washed and dried your clothes in the machines, Tesla mad that possible. When you used your blender for a meal, Tesla made that possible. When you called your friend or family member on your cell phone, Tesla made that possible. I could go on and on, but I won't.
How tragic is it, that many, if not most people on the street or even in school have no idea who Tesla was? Tesla virtually created the modern world we live in, almost by himself. He could have been the first Billionaire, but he didn't really care about money, other than it being able to provide him with a means to work and develop his ideas. His lack of interest in business was in fact his downfall, leaving him at the mercy of others that would only support him as long as they had something to gain. In Tesla's last years of active work, J. P. Morgan financed him, but once he discovered the true intentions of Tesla's aims he withdrew. Since then Edison supporters (Edison was vehemently opposed to Tesla) have tried to stifle Tesla's reputation and education concerning him. His true aim was nothing short of unlimited free wireless energy to the whole world. He made other claims of technological possibilities that even today people are saying are impossible and nothing but quack ideas. However, similar accusations had been made about things Tesla proved by demonstration, and are now considered common knowledge. Had Tesla been able to complete his work, we might be living in a very different sort of world.
There is a great deal more to learn about Nikola Tesla's extraordinary life and accomplishments that you can learn about, but mainly I just wanted to answer those questions in the title. Who was Tesla? And why should we care? He was nothing short of the father of the modern technological world, and simple gratitude and acknowledgement, should compel us to care. Please support the inclusion of Tesla in the public education system, where he is routinely being ignored, and his achievement misrepresented as the work of others.
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