Thomas Edison Bright Ideas – A Multimedia Biography

Thomas Edison Bright Ideas

Thomas Edison was a genius! He is best remembered as one of the greatest inventors of all time.  Edison was certainly that!  He concentrated on practical discoveries such as the light bulb, motion picture cameras, sound recording.  Thomas Edison’s bright ideas transformed the world!  His inventions changed the lives of all Americans.

But as you will discover in this fascinating multimedia biography, Thomas Edison was also a pioneering and visionary businessman, a philosopher, and a mentor.  He also had some forward-thinking – and wrongheaded – views of society. We will explore the roots of his personality. You’ll see how his personal struggles with learning disabilities and hearing loss make his accomplishments all the more remarkable.

We will look at his unique family dynamic, the early manifestations of his genius, the controversies surrounding his patents, and some of his offbeat and dubious beliefs.