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Episode 7

E7: Thomas Edison - Wires, Wars, and The Wizard

He lit up the world—or so he claimed. But what if Edison wasn’t the genius we were taught to worship?

In this episode of The House of Syx, we take a hard look at Thomas Edison, America’s so-called wizard. We’re not here to deny his impact—we’re here to question the methods. From patent theft to public smear campaigns, electrocuted animals to studio raids, Edison’s legacy was carefully constructed—and ruthlessly defended.

We’ll break down the real stories behind the myth, explore his rivalry with Tesla and Westinghouse, and show how Edison shaped the modern world... while crushing his competition one wire at a time.

Chapters Include:

– Let’s Go Back: The Gilded Age and the power race

– Edison’s timeline: grifts, gadgets, and PR warfare

– Cultural impact: Why the myth still sells

– Legacy: What he left behind—and what he stole

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Jenn is the creator, writer, and co-host of House of Syx, a long-form podcast focused on history, art, and the psychology behind the stories we think we already know.
With a background in research-driven storytelling, Jenn approaches each episode with an emphasis on primary sources, historical context, and restraint. Rather than romanticizing tragedy or simplifying complex lives, she is interested in how people actually lived, failed, adapted, and were later remembered.

Her work often examines the space between public myth and private reality — particularly where mental health, legacy, and power intersect. House of Syx reflects her belief that the most compelling stories don’t need embellishment — they just need to be told honestly.

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