Comment on Thomas Edison was the Elon musk of his era

• phoenixz@lemmy.ca ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

  Was he? As I understand it’s he was not a bit mentally ill

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  • Shou@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

    He was, but not due to his OCD. He just straight up hated women. A bit more so than every other man at the time. His autobiography gives his opinion. He hated women, especially if they wore pearls. Which may have been his mental illness flavoring the hate. He also fell in love with a pidgeon. Can’t really blame the fella. Pidgeons are very social animals. Best bird to have as a pet.

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    • nomous@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

      I like drawing pigeons.

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