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Edison invented the electric light and a bunch of amusing devices, but very little of substance, there is also a lot of speculation as to how much Edison actually invented himself and how many of his inventions were actually the work of his employees. Even though many consider him to have "invented" commercial electricity, his designs for the systems were flawed to the point that they were all but useless, and when Tesla implemented a system that worked, Edison tried to discredit it.  

Edison invented the electric light and a bunch of amusing devices, but very little of substance, there is also a lot of speculation as to how much Edison actually invented himself and how many of his inventions were actually the work of his employees. Even though many consider him to have "invented" commercial electricity, his designs for the systems were flawed to the point that they were all but useless, and when Tesla implemented a system that worked, Edison tried to discredit it.  

I'll agree that Edison was one of the greatest inventors, however his inventions are hardly world changing, especially considering that Tesla invented an electric grid that actually worked, and went on to lay the foundations of Robotics and Computers. If you want my honest assesment, Edison is the 3rd greatest American inventor, behind Tesla and Franklin.

I'll agree that Edison was one of the greatest inventors, however his inventions are hardly world changing, especially considering that Tesla invented an electric grid that actually worked, and went on to lay the foundations of Robotics and Computers. If you want my honest assesment, Edison is the 3rd greatest American inventor, behind Tesla and Franklin.--[[User:MrLCharms|MrLCharms]] 11:15, 29 June 2011 (EDT)