Back to books

Book
Experimental Researches in Electricity and Magnetism
Michael Faraday
Buy on Amazon
1 mention · 1 episode · 1 podcast
How to use this page
Every mention links back into the exact moment in an episode.
Click “Mentioned at …” to copy the timestamp.
Guests and podcasts are cross-linked so you can follow the thread.
Mentions Across Episodes
“Edison had avidly consumed all three volumes of British scientist, Michael Faraday's book. Faraday became an immediate hero, a poor London boy who rose to the top ranks of science on brains and hard work alone to Edison.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: Edison's inspiration from Faraday
For: Individuals interested in the history of science and innovation
Key quote: “Edison had avidly consumed all three volumes of British scientist, Michael Faraday's book.”
The host discusses how Thomas Edison was inspired by Michael Faraday's work, particularly his book on electricity and magnetism. This inspiration fueled Edison's determination to innovate and succeed in his own experiments with electric light.
