Public Figure Profiles

Thomas Edison

Thomas Alva Edison (February 11, 1847 – October 18, 1931) was an American inventor and businessman. He developed many devices in fields such as electric power generation, mass communication, sound recording, and motion pictures. These inventions, which include the phonograph, the motion picture camera, and early versions of the electric light bulb, have had a widespread impact on the modern industrialized world. He was one of the first inventors to apply the principles of organized science and teamwork to the process of invention, working with many researchers and employees. He established the first industrial research laboratory.Edison was raised in the American Midwest; early in his career, he worked as a telegraph operator, which inspired some of his earliest inventions. In 1876, he established his first laboratory facility in Menlo Park, New Jersey, where many of his early inventions were developed. He later established a botanical laboratory in Fort Myers, Florida, in collaboration with businessmen Henry Ford and Harvey S. Firestone, and a laboratory in West Orange, New Jersey, that featured the world's first film studio, the Black Maria. With 1,093 US patents in his name, as well as patents in other countries, Edison is regarded as the most prolific inventor in American history. Edison married twice and fathered six children. He died in 1931 of complications of diabetes.

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Some of their strengths

Thomas Edison has many admirable traits.

Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Intellectual, Energetic, Creative, Generous, Idealistic, Analytical, and Easygoing.

Idealistic and Altruistic

According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Thomas Edison is someone who is an idealist and an altruist who possesses an innovative, intellectual, and analytical mind, and who approaches life in an optimistic and easygoing manner. A person who seems to identify with family, heritage and ancestry.

Charming and Sophisticated

Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Thomas Edison well know them as someone who can be classy, glamorous, and worldly, like jewelry.

Courteous and Easygoing

According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Thomas Edison as someone who is polite, modest, and diplomatic.

A person who tends to be socially popular, who loves intellectual or creative activities, who has a talent for communicating with and understanding the needs of others, and who seems to have a knack for getting recognized for their efforts.

Assertive and Protective

Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Thomas Edison is someone who is a somewhat private person who has a strong personality and ability to read other people.

They are also someone who is curious, dynamic, and positive, and who enjoys inspiring and communicating with other people.

Altruistic and Innovative

According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Thomas Edison tends to be someone who sacrifices things for the good of others and wants to do "good" in the world. Who is often thought of as an innovator or rebel who thrives when trying to chase a breakthrough of some sort, who has a clear and sound mind, and who can be charming and sociable.

Some of Thomas Edison's challenges

While Thomas Edison has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.

For example, Thomas Edison can be Rebellious, Impulsive, Emotionally Distant, Careless, Complicated, Brusque, and Indecisive.

Rebellious and Emotionally Distant

One of Thomas Edison's key challenges is that they are someone who can be rebellious and emotionally distant.

Indecisive and Materialistic

Thomas Edison is someone who can be indecisive, indulgent, and materialistic, who can have difficulty focusing on a single career or profession, have difficulty following orders or respecting authority, and who can suffer from "analysis paralysis".

Serious and Callous

Finally, Thomas Edison also can be too giving, come across as too "high and mighty", and can have a hard time expressing feelings.

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