On Mon, 31 Dec 2001, Richard Erlacher wrote:
From what I've read, Edison wasn't a
technician, either, but, rather, was a
manager type. He had the wisdom to see a good idea, though he clearly
goofed with his take on electric power transmission.
But didn't he develop the first practical commercial electric chair as
part of his promotion of his power transmission system?
Electrocution is much more energy efficient than having to melt a pot of
iron.