Light by Bruce Watson Summary
Overview of Light
Bruce Watson's "Light" illuminates the race to electrify America - a forgotten saga of genius, greed, and world-changing innovation. How did Edison and Westinghouse's bitter rivalry shape our modern world while forever changing how humans experience darkness?
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When the Greatest Mind Confessed His Deepest Regret
Galileo Galilei, the man who discovered Jupiter's moons and mapped Venus's phases, spent his final days haunted by one unsolved mystery. "I would have gladly spent all my life in jail," he confessed in 1642, "if only I could have solved this single puzzle." What tormented him? Light. This most intimate companion-the first thing we see at birth, the last before death-has captivated humanity for three millennia. Steve Jobs kept only one book on his iPad: Shunryu Suzuki's "Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind," finding wisdom in its teachings about "beginner's light." Einstein spent his final decades puzzling over light's dual nature. From creation myths to quantum physics, from divine worship to a $100 billion industry powering smartphones and fiber optics, light's story traces humanity's evolution from spiritual reverence to scientific mastery-yet the mystery endures. Each summer solstice, thousands gather at Stonehenge for what locals call a "Woodstock of Light"-a ritual dating back millennia, testament to our eternal fascination with this elemental force.
When Gods Vomited Suns and Ancient Philosophers Burned Ships
When Baghdad Outshone Europe and Solved Ancient Riddles
Paradise Captured in Stone and Canvas: When Light Became Art
The Quantum Mystery: When Light Became Everything and Nothing
Living in Light's Age: From Death Rays to Healing Beams
Searching for First Light: Where We Come From and Where We're Going
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Criado por ex-alunos da Universidade de Columbia em San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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