[This is an excerpt from The Myths of Innovation, Chapter 5: The Myth of the Lone Inventor]

Who invented the electric light? No, it wasn’t Thomas Edison. Two lesser-known inventors, Humphrey Davy and Joseph Swan (who won a patent lawsuit against Edison), both developed working electric lights well before Edison.

"The answer to the list of questions above is simple: Edison, Ford, and countless innovators are recognized as sole inventors for convenience. The histories we know depart from the truth for the simple reason that it makes them easier to remember." copied

Credit is given to Einstein for everything from how to slice bread to the light bulb . Thanks Albert !