Credit His Hard Work!

 




There is quite some controversy and debate about whether or not Thomas Edison should receive credit for the invention of the light bulb. Although Edison may not have come up with the idea of the light bulb himself, he should still receive his credit for successfully creating the light bulb. The idea of the light bulb was around for some time before Edison’s creation. As mentioned in Ripley’s article, there were already about 20 inventors across the world with various drafts of the light bulb. It is also mentioned that there were various different forms in which the light bulb was drafted, which tells me that Edison did not copycat someone’s invention. Edison seen a problem and found a solution and therefore should be given his credit.

Edison envisioned lighting up a whole city, and in order to do so he created a research team. Edison understood that in order to make his vision possible he would be more efficient with the help of a team. Not only did he need a team, but Edison knew how to positively display his product in the media. Because Edison did not do everything independent of his team, some feel he should not be given credit for solving a problem that took many minds to resolve. If you compare Thomas Edison to Steve jobs, their recognition and association with their products are the same scenario. Steve Jobs did not actually invent anything, however with his incredible marketing skills and leadership he is the known face for Apple. I see no difference with Edison. The opposition may think to one’s self that Edison could not have done anything without the help of his team, however Edison’s team would be non-existent without Edison.

Typically, when you are the first to do something you are given credit for being the first. Edison’s credit stems from his light bulb being the first bulb to successfully work for a long period of time without burning out. In Ripley’s article, the author tells of how the invention became a race after Humphrey Davy presented his electric lamp and the light burned out too quickly. How a race usually works is the first person to the finish line wins. Since Edison’s creation was the first to successfully solve the problem of not being able to see in the darkness, he should be given credit for his creation of the light bulb. After all, at the end of a race there can only be one winner. 




Sources Consulted:

Clark, Ryan. Ripley's. 19 April 2018. 15 September 2020.

Evans, Bob. Forbes. 12 December 2011. 15 September 2020.

Latson, Jennifer. "How Edison Invented the Light Bulb." TIME (2014).

—. TIME. 21 October 2014. 15 September 2020.

 


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