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A real genius (lemmy.world)
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[–] Belgdore@lemm.ee 14 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Tesla is a great example of how genius is not a generalizable thing. He is the reason most of us have electricity, but he was a mess when it come to understanding people.

[–] Eatspancakes84@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago

I have heard accounts that his contributions are greatly exaggerated. He certainly did not invent AC electricity which I guess is why you assume that Tesla gave us electricity. See here for some more info https://youtu.be/6331JXvOUGY

[–] Venicon@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago

The man understood pigeons better than people.