Justly credited as being one of the most American Americans to ever walk on this planet, Benjamin Franklin had an eye for invention, creativity, irreverence of the status quo and love of challenging the unknown. He would have been fascinated by the wireless industry and, no doubt, given time, would come up with an application we never thought of. The guy invented the lightning rod, for goodness sakes, and, to this day, his invention protects your towers. Think of the sheer audacity of the man. To feel like you could take on Zeus himself and bring his thunderbolts under control is not only the height of hubris but the essence of a truly American mind at work. We can change anything, is the American mantra, from royal rule to fuzzy vision.
He is at rest here in my beloved Philadelphia at the corner of 5th and Arch. His marble slab is almost touching distance through the iron fence. Almost. So instead, people pitch pennies on the slab to commemorate his “Penny saved is a penny got” quote (he never said “earned.”) No doubt, he would rather everyone keep their pennies. Continue Reading |
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