Thomas Edison
Thomas Edison was an American inventor and businessman who is best known for his role in the development of electric power generation and for inventing the phonograph and the incandescent light bulb. Often referred to as one of the greatest inventors in history, Edison's work laid the foundation for modern electric utilities and transformed everyday life. His famous quote about failure highlights his belief in perseverance and the importance of learning from mistakes.
Born on Feb 11, 1847 (178 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Australia | 1 | 8.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 13,316 | $1,380,000 | 721$ |
| Ireland | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 2,631 | $5,100 | 3$ |
| Totals | 2 | 30,529,884 | 15,947 | $1,385,100 | 724$ |
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Australia:
Thomas Edison understood the creative brilliance of sleep and used it ruthlessly as a tool.
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Ireland:
Thomas Edison is mentioned in the context of his historical rivalry with Nikola Tesla over electrical ideas.
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Venezuela:
Thomas Edison presented his sound recording technique known as 'the phonograph'.
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Iraq:
Thomas Edison is cited as an example of human creativity that has influenced technological advancements.
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Slovenia:
Thomas Edison seriously considered the idea of creating a phone to communicate with the dead.
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Liechtenstein:
Thomas Edison used a trick to help his mind unlock creative ideas during periods of creative block.
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Honduras:
Thomas Edison is highlighted as a genius of the 19th century.
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Spain:
Edison competed with the Lumière brothers to claim the title of the discoverer of cinema.
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Andorra:
Thomas Edison is mentioned for his perspective on failure, stating he has not failed but found 10,000 ways that do not work.
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Vietnam:
Thomas Edison believed that sleeping was a waste of time and claimed he never slept more than 4 hours a night.
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