Analysis Of The Phonograph And Its Future By Thomas Edison

Throughout time there has always been revolutionary inventions and ideas have been changed the way our lives have changed. In the text â€Å"The Phonograph and its Future† Thomas Edison used the possibilities of the phonograph and answered the typical questions like the durability of the phonograph to show how revolutionary his invention is for the world. On the other hand, he could have used the experience of how the phonograph. Because the North American Review was one of the first Literary Magazine, it was widely read it would have been in the minds of the readers. The use of past users experience of Edisons phonograph it would be more relatable to the readers. For example using a story of a particular person who used it to remember a†¦show more content†¦Edison responds with â€Å"The telephone answers it affirmatively† This means that he is confident that it can record multiple complex voices. Another Question asks â€Å"Can a record be removed from the apparatus upon which it was made, and replaced upon a second without mutilation or loss of effective power to vibrate the second plate?† This question asks if a second cylinder can be replaced without losing the quality of the recording. Edison Answered with â€Å"it being a mechanical detail, and it is no greater obstacle than having the proper regard for the perfect interchangeable of the various parts of the apparatus.† It means that it is up to the personnel handling the change. This example does help the case being a revolutionary invention because it needs to be handled with care. But in the next question â€Å"What as to durability?† actually answers the durability. T.E. answers with â€Å"Repeated experiments that the indentations possess wonderful, enduring power†¦ The perfect stonepoint with rendering the record capable of 50-100 repetitions, enough for practical purposes.† His answer backs up his point that it is a revolutionary invention. Instead of hearing it once in a lifetime you can hear it 50 to 100 times! With all these Q and A’s Edison makes the readers of this literary magazine not doubt that his invention has no problems instead of the readers thinking because of the phonograph is a new invention it will have flaws because it is so revolutionary. With these Q and A’s withShow MoreRelatedShould Music Be Free Or Not?2228 Words   |  9 Pagesitself to be a valid issue on whether it ultimately hurts or helps artists and their careers. Streaming has both pros and cons, but in order to aim to figure a possible solution there needs to an examination of the history of the issue, a proper analysis of both sides, and evaluating its importance. Before there were ever iTunes and Spotify, there was something called sheet music. Around 1473, the first printing press came about, allowing for not only words but for music to be printed. This musicRead MoreA Project Report on Employee Engagement10634 Words   |  43 Pagesof Employee Engagement. CONTENTS †¢ Chapter 1 : Introduction †¢ Chapter 2 : Industry Profile Company †¢ Chapter 3 : Employee Engagement at Genpact †¢ Chapter 4 : Research Methodology †¢ Chapter 5 : Analysis, Diagrammatical Representation †¢ Chapter 6 : Conclusion †¢ ANNEXURE o Genpact o Questionnaire †¢ BIBLIOGRAPHY Abstract Employee engagement is the level of commitment and involvement an employee has towards their organization and itsRead MoreAnalysis of the Music Industry30024 Words   |  121 Pageselectronic item (like a widescreen TV or home computer). What is the maximum amount of money you would feel confident borrowing in order to buy these items at this moment in time? Source: IRN Research/Key Note Want more detail? Order further customised analysis through IRN Research on keynote@irn-research.com. See Further Sources for more on this service. Consumer confidence weakened across the board in the summer months of 2005, as reflected in the decreasing desire to spend money either from savingsRead MoreManaging Information Technology (7th Edition)239873 Words   |  960 PagesNetworking Strategy 321 PART III Acquiring Information Systems 327 Chapter 8 Basic Systems Concepts and Tools The Systems View What Is a System? 329 329 330 Seven Key System Elements Organizations as Systems 330 334 Systems Analysis and Design 335 Business Processes 336 Identifying Business Processes 336 Business Process Redesign 336 Processes and Techniques to Develop Information Systems 339 The Information Systems Development Life Cycle 339 Structured