The Problem of Increasing Human Energy: With Special Reference to the Harnessing of the Sun's Energy Paperback – January 1, 2008

You can't make an argument about Tesla without actually looking at what he wrote. This book shows just how little he understood physics. He was right about AC over DC, but I doubt he was right about anything else.

a view of how Tesla saw our world

i just LOVE Tesla, and this book does not disappoint! It might be hard to read for those whose diction doesn't match that of our late, great nikola, but it's well worth the effort, for sure. It's hard to believe he first published this 122 years ago, because it is even more relevant (and needed) now, than then. It's a shame they don't teach kids much, if anything, about him in public school. i'm in my 60's and had no idea who he was in 2012, when i first heard his name. i began researching him then, and am still fascinated by his brilliant mind. i only wish i could've met him, interviewed him and picked that magnificent mind of his. ❤

Tesla poignantly describes the forces retarding the fundamental issues of our times in this brilliant, yet concise, analysis. He breaks human advancement into mathematical terms and identifies what he believes to be the chief humanitarian issues hindering progress of humans as a species. From ignorance, to clean water, restoring nutrition to our food, and sustainable energy production, Tesla describes fundamental concerns that are as true now as they were a century ago. *(With given exception of his approach to coal, as this was one notable limitation of the advancements in his day.)A must read for any futurist or philanthropist intested in the success of humanity in the 21st century.

A fascinating glimpse of N. Tesla’s insights into the possibilities of advanced technologies in electronics. Although he scientifically postulated the details incorrectly, he grasp of the possibilities over 120-years ago, his conceptions were remarkable!I read several reviews that claimed it to be a ‘bad read, or too scientifically ’dense’, I submit that the ‘dense ness’ is more an indication of either our limited science educational system, or the individual’s lack of scientific curiosity.

Not a bad book.

A peak into Tesla’s brilliant and creative mind. It gets you to thinking about possibilities. That’s a good thing.

He had a brilliant mind and was well ahead of his time. In 1886, he discussed concepts like sentient robots and wireless electricity—remarkable ideas for that era.However, his views on women were quite sexist; he believed that women would contribute more to humanity by not pursuing education, staying home, and stopping trying to be men. Additionally, he seems to display traits of a low-level religious fanatic. Unfortunately, his thinking was influenced by the social norms of his time.Despite this, I agree with his three steps to advance humanity: Food, Peace, and Work.