Tesla once wrote that concentrating on himself as a child caused pain but later felt like a hidden gift. He imagined a future where a thought could be flashed onto a screen for anyone to see. He also believed that great moments appear when opportunity knocks and that studying unseen forces can jump‑start progress.
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Nikola Tesla was a futurist.
Quick Facts About Nikola Tesla
Born
July 10, 1856
Died
January 7, 1943
Profession
Futurist
Notable works
Experiments with alternate currents of high potential and high frequency: a lecture delivered before the Institution of Electrical Engineers, London
About Nikola Tesla
Nikola Tesla was a Serbian‑American engineer and inventor who helped create the modern alternating‑current electricity system. He is known for his contributions to its design.
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