The line between genius and madness is a blurry one. This, I think is the best way of describing the personality that Nikola Tesla was. He was a Serbian American inventor who took the world by surprise with his inventions that were decades ahead of their time. I think, perhaps, this is the reason he was called ‘the man who invented the twentieth century.’
Early Days
The story of Tesla begins on 10 July, 1856 when he was born into a Serb family. Growing up, it was clear that he was a smart boy and destined for greatness. He had an eidetic memory and was very bright as a student. He could even perform integral calculus in his head. He finished his four year term in just three years!
Big Break
Tesla moved to New York City in 1884. He received his first big break when he was hired by Thomas Edison to work for him. Starting as a simple engineer, he went on to solve complex problems. He even managed to redesign the entire company’s direct current generators, for which Edison had offered him $50,000. But after the job was done, Edison claimed that he was only joking and thus, due to this misunderstanding, Tesla resigned.
Years of Ordeal
After leaving Edison’s company, Tesla started his own company. But as fate would have it, he was forced out of his own company which left him broke. A man with such mental capabilities as him, had to work menial jobs like electrical repair jobs and ditch digging, for a salary as low as $2 per day.
It really shows the struggle that great men throughout history have had to go through to become what they did. Today’s generation can take a lesson from this which wants everything served to them on a silver platter. Not everyone is like this though but we see people wanting an overnight success which is rare in itself and seldom lasting.
Comeback
Tesla made a solid comeback by establishing another company called Tesla Electric Company in April 1887 with two other people. Here, he developed the induction motor that ran on an alternating current (AC).
Tesla’s patents on this AC motor officially put him on the map and got him noticed by George Westinghouse. The later then asked Tesla to work for him as a consultant for one year for a handsome fee of $2000 per month. ($52,700 in today’s dollars).
From $8/month to $2000/month, is what you call a very successful comeback. This also put him on one side of the ‘war of the currents’, where the battle for deciding between AC and DC as the mainstream power system for America was being decided.
Inventions
1. X-rays
Though a lot of people had started work on X-rays, it was Nikola Tesla who researched the entire gamut. He played a vital role in pushing the technology forward that is so commonly used in today’s medical field.
2. Wireless Energy Transfer
It is no secret that Nikola Tesla had devised a way to wirelessly transmit electricity over long distances. He had done it earlier with cables using AC but was already looking to ‘cut the cord’, 123 years ago!
He dreamed that the fundamentals and the foundations of the technology he had created, would allow us to shoot power into the atmosphere, from where our electric devices could pull the power. Just like how we receive cell reception today, we would be able to receive electricity. Just imagine never having to charge your various gadgets!
If only the technology had not been suppressed by the corporate slug such as Rockefeller and J P Morgan, who were also his financial backers, we would all be living in a world we only imagine in our heads as the “future”.
3. Radio
The invention of Radio is often credited to Guglielmo Marconi, who is also widely regarded as the Father of Radio. But it is only now that the people are becoming aware of the fact that it was actually Nikola Tesla who had invented the technology. Even the Supreme Court credited Tesla’s patent on Radio to precede that of Marconi’s.
Infact, when Nikola Tesla demonstrated a radio-controlled boat to the public, in 1898, they made outrageous claims about the technology saying things like it was magic or telepathy or even that the boat was being operated by a monkey! Such was Tesla’s mind. Ahead of it’s own time.
4. Electric Motor
The electric motor, though seemingly common and a no-brainer today, is perhaps his most effective and important invention. It was used in industrial machines, in home appliances, water pumps, power tools and even in disk drives!
But there was one area where its application was practically killed. And that was the use of electric motors in cars. Such was the control of the ‘elite’ that the use of electric motor in cars is only now becoming mainstream thanks in part to Elon Musk and his aptly named company, Tesla. This had the potential to get the world rid of fossil fuels almost a century ago! Just ponder upon that for a minute.
5. Death Ray
Tesla inherited a hatred of war from his father and after the World War I, he was looking for ways to end all wars once and for all. For this purpose, he invented something popularly called a Death Ray. It was reportedly in the 1930s that he managed to achieve this.
The device could generate an intense targeted beam of energy, much like what is shown in the Star Wars movies, that could be used to obliterate enemy warplanes, ground armies, or anything in its path. It is also rumoured that he tested this technology on a patch of land covered with trees. The results were pretty devastating. So much energy was released from the weapon that all the trees in that area were literally uprooted. He had plans to make this available to every country in the world so that no country could attack each other, thus, ending any wars in the future.
Interestingly, the plans for the death ray were never found after his death. Some believe that the US military has this technology in its possession.
6. Robotics
Tesla thought not in terms of decades but in centuries. He believed that we are just automated beings that respond to external stimuli. This thought resulted in the concept of robotics. Machines that could move around and respond to external stimuli much like humans.
But he also believed that these machines should have certain limitations to them. He envisioned a future where there was a race of robots that would perform menial labour jobs for the human race.
Final Years
Tesla’s final years were as uneventful as his early years were active. He lived alone in a hotel called the New Yorker Hotel. The rent of the hotel was paid by Westinghouse Electric Company, for the remainder of his life. He used to feed pigeons which seemed the only thing left that provided happiness to him.
He was broke and in debt. For all his accomplishments in life, he should have been living a millionaire’s life. But he was a rebel at heart and crossed the wrong people continually. He used to say, “I don’t care that they stole my idea. I care that they don’t have any of their own.”
He died on 7 January 1943, at the age of 86, in his hotel room.
Final Thoughts
Nikola Tesla was a revolutionary figure who left his mark in history. He had 300 patents to his name out of which only 278 have been recovered. But isn’t it baffling that a man of his stature is mysteriously missing from the academic books. I for one, didn’t read a single chapter on him in school because there were none! Call me a conspiracy nut but he has been knowingly or unknowingly kept out of the limelight for a reason. “Free Energy, anyone?”
With so much contribution in different fields, there’s no question that, Nikola Tesla is the man who single-handedly invented the 20th century.
“If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency and vibration.” - Nikola Tesla
Oh man what a man he was.
This is kind of sad: "He used to feed pigeons which seemed the only thing left that provided happiness to him."
He achieved so much and went out silent and sort of forgotten in a hotel room.
yeah, a great man like him deserved better. he did so much for humanity and that is what he got in return.
Especially the US Military. But then look at how they treat all the Veterans. I don't think he would have accepted that offer if they didn't blow up his million dollar laborotory
yes, he was heavily manipulated throughout his life. thats sad, isnt it?
Great person..
The death ray was patented in 3 different countries (US, Britain,Russia) I believe, with each country receiving portions of the complete invention. Tesla had the fore knowledge to understand global implications of such a device in possession of a single bad actor.
hmmmmm....very interesting! need to do more research on that!! cheers!
maybe a post on this info. would be a great read!
hahaha will be great to write it :D
This is what he tried to keep out of the wrong hands. The evil ones always prevail since lying and killing is not against their Religion.
Yes but he was probably the only one who tried to stop slaughter houses and just simply had a deep respect for animals. Someone had to feed the birds. Its therapeutic.
Yes that was tragic but I salute to Tesla, without him there no AC elevtricity
I like to think he's smiling every time someone buys a Tesla :D
PS: some say he's actually romanian..
Hehe I bet he does. Well, he was born in the Austrian empire which is modern day Croatia.
He was perhaps one of the closest men to have gone so deep into his art of working with electricity that to the outside world it seemed to be nothing short of wizardry. Great read!
Nicely put! Thank you so much :)
Lets not forget to give credit to the greats before his time that he worked from like John Keely and Wilhelm Reich
Ten years ahead of his time. Maybe he really did make the first contact with Aliens from another part of the World.
A great man. So many contributions to humanity, yet forgotten by many.
Tesla loved his work. Gone, but never forgotten!
Yes, a great man. Forgotten for a century. Being remembered now :)
I love Tesla. His autobiography, My Inventions was life-changing!
yes, he really understood the secrets of the universe. he was really ahead of his own race. :)
"He was broke and in debt. For all his accomplishments in life, he should have been living a millionaire’s life. But he was a rebel at heart and crossed the wrong people continually. He used to say, “I don’t care that they stole my idea. I care that they don’t have any of their own.”"
He died on 7 January 1943, at the age of 86, in his hotel room.
Tesla is in my opinion the greatest mind that walked on earth to this date.
Tx for the post. I agree that Tesla is one of those figures which history has forgotten. Elon Musk revived knowledge about Tesla again by calling his company after him. A man who gave the world so much, but in the end received very little back.
Elon Musk is doing a great job keeping his name alive while the powers that be try their best to make it forgotten.
Thanks for posting this, gives a great rundown of Tesla's life and his Genius.
Everybody should be taught about him in school.
He's a dame sight more interesting than Einstein or Edison.
Thats for sure considering Einstein was dyslexic, had poor grades in school, was convicted of plagerism and stole all his Science from his Scientist father. Being a Zionist Freemason didn't hurt either. He even sticks his tongue out at all the dummies who still believe this deceiving moron was a genius. Tesla put him in his place many times.
All Edison did was buy off his inventions, patent them, claim them as his own and have Teslas insurance cancelled the day before he had his laborotory blown to bits.
He was a patent clerk...
Tesla's comeback as hero in modern era has been a tremendous blessing: from Larry Page to Elon Musk, Tesla's influence in inspiring modern technology leader is a tribute to his genius, although posthumous.
very nicely said. Thank you for reading the article :)
Tesla was a true game changer sad that it took so long for him to get the true recognition he deserved.
yeah almost a century!!
Great article!
Personally, Nikola Tesla is my inspiration, i would like to be smart as him, in my opinion he was greatest scientist. He invented so many different and important thing, that is just amazing!
Ironic that Tesla was ripped off...and Einstein ripped off the patents (he was actually just a patent clerk).
Tesla has always been one of my idols.
Yes, why is this that I did not know about him in science or history classes in high school?? Nothing in my undergrad either. Thank you to the internet and Ancient Aliens for Tesla education. He has influenced so much of the technology we use today. Sad ending, the pigeon situation is too much :(
Exactly my point. A guy with 300 patents isn't in our textbooks while others with significantly lesser accomplishments are? Something seems off. Yeah the pigeon thing killed me. :(
None of the Elites wanted FREE unlimited power. How else would they become rich? Water cars could have been obsolite too if the Elite Billionaires were not around. Too bad for Humanity and our Earth couldn't see it comming and knocked them off. What a world this would be. Tesla coil medical treatments, weather modification to benefit instead of destroy.
They asked him, where the meters are for his inventions... ;)
I would like to know about the 22 or so missing patents.
Ya bet some countries have them hidden safely. It could be anyone as he had patents in many different countries.
The largest were grabbed out of his safe in the NY Hotel by the CIA. However many Countries knew of him and his history. Mostly North America develouped all the lies after murdering him.
One is his Time Travel Device, his biggest project that he sold all his patents to fund. I believe it was completed before the Natzi Bush family knocked him off. There is a real funny video of him and Mark Twain travelling to the future.
There is more missing then you can imagine.
A true hero
Nikola Tesla, one of the most big thinking scientists of all time
"Tesla the bright knight"
Haha I really love both the memes.....so meaningful.. thank you :)
Not a bad Article except that he has never even been to Siberia to my knowledge. He was born and raised in Croatia. Kinda important facts. Sadens me to see so much money paid to spread lies. Nikola Tesla and Marco Polo both from Croatia. Marco Polo not born to Italian Parents in Venice. Just Commisioned by the Venetians. Just more lies and propaganda. The truth is out there. You can find it in many places on google.Just not as abundant as all the lies. You can even book a tour to Korchula to visit the house Marco Polo was born and raised in. More truth needs to be spread, and hopefully it will happen on this platform.
@sauravrungta Here's a good article on Engadget regarding his remote controlled boat.
https://www.engadget.com/2014/01/19/nikola-teslas-remote-control-boat/
thanks! it was an interesting read! :)
I find where he ended up in life heart-breaking considering what he contributed to humanity. Every time I read about Tesla I remember I am missing my Tesla shirt:
I miss that shirt. ( ._.)
hehehe!!! yeah he deserved a lot more in life. People start living a "billionaires" life just buy ONE idea these days. and that man had THOUSANDS of ideas..kinda tells you the state of the world doesn't it?
thanks man! you just gave me an inspirational idea. I will follow up on this post!
Thank you so much for reading it! :)
great mind. very good post ! thank you
thank you :)
Love Tesla. One of my fav scientists and inventors ever. Right there with Newton.
Yeah. The modern civilisation owes him a LOT! :)
Maybe you should research Newton and the Freemason Brotherhood. Full of lies and secrets. You also may want to learn more about the flat earth experiments and truths.
Great post! We are a lesser civilization due to the suppression of Tesla's paradigm changing ideas.
yeah!! we would have been at least 50 years ahead of where we are now. who knows maybe more!! :)
One other fact you missed. It was the US Military who hired him in NY and paid him, not Westing House or General Electric.He fell behind $400.00 in rent which gave the authorities the right to raid his safe and supress his final and most prominate invention. The invisible military sheild technology and time travel. Sorry, but I am compelled to dismiss all the bullshit and spread truth. The world was robbed of the truth cause it is truth that frees the slaves imprisoned in their minds of bullshit and deceipt. Satan is the father of all lies and is our present ruler on Earth.
Where are you getting this from? Just curious...
I've heard various stories too...
The West hated the Croatians because they were the only ancient democracy that sided with the Natzis to fight off the Socialists and Communists to be able to have a free and Democratic Country. When Croatia fell all the history fell with it and lies replaced it, but the Croatians learned and know the truth. Im born both Austrian and Croatian in Canada so I learned about the Dalmatian Dog, Marco Polo, The Bleiburg Massacre, George Chuvalo, Nikola Tesla, the invention of the tie, parachute etc... Croatia also being one of the cleanest parts of the Adriatic and beautiful Countries full of Nature and 5000 year old architecture, became thefavourite tourist secrets of the Elites. Maybe for the better now that there is oil drilling off the coast and a military air strip dumping plastic into the prestine waters.
All the mad Scientist cartoons about time travel, Dr.Who, sci fi movies with death rays was Hollywood sympathizers ways of trying to give us clues that there really was a man like that that exsisted. Kinda like Stanley Kubrick and John Carpenter
Tesla was the man, if only he wasn't captured by the powers that be. Also pretty sure he was Serb, not Siberian =)
thanks for pointing that out man!! i edited it. my bad! :D hehe
Both his parents were Serb but he was born and raised in Croatia which makes him Croatian. However he was born during the Austro Hungarian occupation of Croatia. There were so many occupations of that beautiful little Nation.
It's most unfortunate his inventions are being used against the public in the way of ionsphere heating, Scala waves, geo engineering, Of course it can all be combated with Orgonite, but once he figured out what was happening he started sitting on a lot of inventions,
Not to mention Harp which could have been used for the good of our Earth and not the destruction of it. But then where would we get the ideas that make James Bond movies. They built a replica of his famous tower in Zagred Croatia. There is also a monument of him at Niagara Falls Canada for his work there.
Without his mind where would we be today? i don't think we would be as advanced as we are. It is a shame how he was treated but people with antisocial behavior usually have a tough time communicating with those who are considered to be normal. Imagine if he was alive today and had a platform like Steemit to communicate!
Oh man!! the world be a whole different place by now!! my mind hurts just by thinking of all the possibilited!! hehe
Hey, great article! You can check my article about Tesla's museum with some interesting stuff:
https://steemit.com/tesla/@pisteem01/the-museum-of-nikola-tesla-a-walkthrough-part-3
https://steemit.com/steemit/@pisteem01/the-museum-of-nikola-tesla-a-walkthrough-part-2
https://steemit.com/steemit/@pisteem01/tesla-a-walkthrough-tesla-s-museum-part-1
Thanks!
We need more humanists like Nikola Tesla.
Can we make requests? I would like for you to write about Alan Turing.
Sure man! I would love to hear requests! Alan Turing is certainly on my list :)
Awesome thanks man :)
great post! loved it!!so much work has been put into this well done :) Alla x
thank you alla! glad you liked it :)
Wish I could still resteem it