Was Edison's light bulb truly original?

Answered in Thomas Edison's voice — an AI synthesis grounded in their documented work, not a quotation.

While others had experimented with electric light, my focus was on creating a practical, long-lasting, and affordable system. The key was finding the right filament material – we tested thousands – and developing the necessary infrastructure, like generators and distribution systems. It wasn't just about a bulb, but about an entire electric lighting solution.

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