Tesla has contributed more to electrical science than any man up to his time.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Thomson acknowledged Tesla as the most significant contributor to electrical science of his era.
- In plain terms
- He thought Tesla contributed more to electricity than anyone before him.
- What can you take from it?
- Acknowledge the true giants in your field.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who are the giants in your field?
- How do you measure contribution?
Another view
Some contemporaries disputed the extent of Tesla's contributions compared to others.
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