Young Nikola Tesla

The Enigmatic Electrician-Magician

Every so often, an individual graces our species with a life so accomplished that it simply escapes comprehension. In modern times, individuals like Elon Musk are admittedly approaching this cultural status — however, only time will tell as he/they likely have decades of progress left. The previous torch-bearers though? There’s an undeniable one: Nikola Tesla. A man of engineering, science & invention with a life so prolific that he carried with him an aura of mystical appeal, Nikola Tesla is one of the very select individuals in history that defies explanation. With an inexplicably-high raw intelligence & a uniquely-hardcore work ethic, Tesla’s legacy & allure since his death has only continued to increase.

The ninth in our Masters of Many series, Nikola Tesla, always burned the candle at both ends, working past social norms & deep into old-age. A man of perpetual mystery, he’s well-deserving of his place among this group of polymaths. Maintaining the same focus as previous submissions, we ask again — what was he like in his twenties?

— Patented the AC induction motor which converts electromagnetic to mechanical energy (one of the most useful inventions of all time)

— Modernized a branch of renewable energy by building the first large-scale hydro-electric plant at Niagara Falls

— Shocked an audience with the introduction of wireless remote control by demonstrating it on a radio-controlled boat

Like Thomas Young, Tesla demonstrated a clear penchant for numbers early on. His father & uncle, both employees at Nikola’s elementary school, were alerted numerous times that perhaps the “boy was cheating;” referring to Tesla’s habit of mentally completing all tasks, a feat teachers couldn’t believe.

In his late teens, Tesla suffered a major health setback. Contracting cholera, he was…

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