Nikola Tesla’s electric dreams

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Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Serbian-American inventor Nikola Tesla (1856-1943) and his role in the development of electrical systems towards the end of the nineteenth century. He made his name in New York in the contest over which current should flow into homes and factor ...  Show more

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Serbian-American inventor Nikola Tesla (1856-1943) and his role in the development of electrical systems towards the end of the nineteenth century. He made his name in New York in the contest over which current should flow into homes and factor ...  Show more

On today's episode of Macrodosing, the crew talks about the electrical engineering mastermind that was Nikola Tesla. You'll hear everything from his early life to the conspiracies that still revolve around him to this day. Also, is it possible to have Jurassic Park in the US? ...

Nikola Tesla—a brilliant mind whose visions of the future transformed the world. From harnessing the power of alternating current to dreaming of wireless energy, Tesla’s innovations shaped modern technology and inspired generations. But who was the man behind the genius, and what ...  Show more