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Nikola Tesla

The Brilliant Inventor Who Dreamed of a Wireless World

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Nikola Tesla

By: Jasmine Dyggan
Narrated by: T. Alan Parks
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Nikola Tesla: The Brilliant Inventor Who Dreamed of a Wireless World invites listeners on a powerful journey through the life and mind of one of history’s most electrifying geniuses. More than a catalogue of inventions, this book captures the soul of a man who saw the world not only as it was, but as it could be—lit by unseen energy, connected across great distances, and liberated from the wires that once defined modern life.

Born during a lightning storm in 1856, Tesla's life was symbolic from the very beginning. His natural gifts revealed themselves early—an astonishing memory, fluency in multiple languages, and the uncanny ability to design complex machinery entirely in his imagination. But what truly set him apart was his way of thinking. Tesla didn’t tweak existing technology; he dismantled it conceptually and reimagined it from the ground up. That radical approach led to world-changing breakthroughs—from alternating current (AC) power systems to wireless energy transmission, radio waves, and remote control.

Each chapter of this book delves into a defining episode of Tesla’s extraordinary life. It begins with his formative years in Eastern Europe and his bold journey to America, where he briefly worked for Thomas Edison before the two men famously clashed. It explores the bitter “War of the Currents,” a technological and ideological battle that pitted Edison’s direct current (DC) against Tesla’s far more efficient AC system. Tesla, with the support of George Westinghouse, would ultimately win—lighting up the 1893 World’s Fair and reshaping the way electricity powered the modern world.

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Tesla achieved amazing things but often struggled with money and recognition. This biography shows both sides, making his life story even more moving.

A Story of Both Triumph and Sacrifice

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Reading about Tesla’s wireless dreams makes me appreciate how visionary he was. This book left me inspired to think bigger about what’s possible in my own life.

Tesla’s Vision Still Inspires

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Each chapter is a gem, covering important stages in Tesla’s life. From his childhood to his rivalry with Edison, the book is consistently engaging.

Fascinating From Start to Finish

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The strength of this book lies in its examination of how Tesla thought, not just what he invented. What I appreciated was the clear contrast made between Tesla's radical conceptual approach and those who simply "tweaked" existing technology. The audiobook showcases the development of inventions like remote control and the pursuit of a truly wireless world. I recommend this to creators and professionals in any field who are seeking inspiration on how to dismantle current problems and reimagine solutions from the ground up.

Beyond the inventions: a conceptual thinker

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This book beautifully captures Tesla’s genius and unique way of reimagining technology. I particularly enjoyed the descriptions of how he designed machines entirely in his mind before ever building them. It’s inspiring, well-researched, and highly readable.

A Visionary Ahead of His Time

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