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Edmund Morris is fascinated by Thomas Edison. Otherwise, why write a 700pg biography? On top of that why approach it in an entirely unique way?
Morris chronicles his life by decade, in reverse. The first section 1920-1929 was about his interest in botany and his hope to find an affordable rubber substitute. It also describes his worldwide tributes at the end of his life, where he was the most famous person on earth.
— Mar 01, 2026 11:54AM
Morris chronicles his life by decade, in reverse. The first section 1920-1929 was about his interest in botany and his hope to find an affordable rubber substitute. It also describes his worldwide tributes at the end of his life, where he was the most famous person on earth.
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Matthew McElroy
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Edison's familial relationships are a reminder that you don't have to like someone to find them fascinating.
No doubt, he viewed the entire world through a different lens than any of us.
— May 03, 2026 12:29PM
No doubt, he viewed the entire world through a different lens than any of us.
Matthew McElroy
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The chapter closes on the most interesting possible line, a credit to Morris's writing ability.
Edison doesn't seem to be a progressive of any kind. Work hard, get what you earn- a real Ayn Rand feel.
But apparently, he is 💯 a fan of clean energy. He believed natural forces could generate the energy the world needed.
— May 03, 2026 11:47AM
Edison doesn't seem to be a progressive of any kind. Work hard, get what you earn- a real Ayn Rand feel.
But apparently, he is 💯 a fan of clean energy. He believed natural forces could generate the energy the world needed.
