Documentary Description
This program reveals the discoveries of a forgotten genius, many of
which went virtually unnoticed for nearly a century. Nikola Tesla is
considered the father of our modern technological age and one of the
most mysterious and controversial scientists in history. How did this
obscure visionary from what is now Yugoslavia lay the foundation for
modern communications and energy research?
Nikola Tesla’s contributions to science and technology include the
invention of radio, television, radio-astronomy, remote control and
robotics, radar, medical x-ray and the wireless transmission of
electricity. Many of Nikola Tesla’s inventions were and in some cases
still are considered a little too revolutionary by government agencies
and the power brokers of the time and are discussed in detail in this
program.
Encyclopedia Britannica lists Nikola Tesla as one of the top ten
most fascinating people in history. So why is he virtually unknown to
the general public? This program is a penetrating study of the life and
mind of a “scientific superman” who, against all odds, dedicated his
life to the task of designing and improving technology for the service
and advancement of humanity.
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