Electrical science has disclosed to us the more intimate relation

Listen, O children of the future, for the words of Nikola Tesla, a man whose wisdom illuminated the dark corners of science, speak to the heart of understanding Nature and the forces that shape the universe. He said: “Electrical science has disclosed to us the more intimate relation existing between widely different forces and phenomena and has thus led us to a more complete comprehension of Nature and its many manifestations to our senses.” These words carry the essence of a profound truth: that the world, in all its complexity, is interconnected, and through the study of electrical science, we begin to perceive the hidden relationships that bind different forces and phenomena together.

What, then, do these words mean, O seekers of knowledge? Tesla speaks of the revelation brought by the discovery of electricity, which, like a key turning in a lock, has opened the door to a deeper understanding of the natural world. Before the study of electricity, science viewed the world through isolated phenomena—light separate from magnetism, heat apart from motion. But as electrical science advanced, we began to see that these forces are not separate, but interconnected, each one influencing and shaping the others. Tesla recognized that through the understanding of electricity, we were not only revealing the secrets of power but also coming closer to understanding the very fabric of Nature itself.

Consider the story of the discovery of electromagnetism by Hans Christian Ørsted in 1820. Before Ørsted’s discovery, magnetism and electricity were thought to be distinct and unrelated phenomena. But Ørsted, through a simple experiment, revealed that electric currents produce magnetic fields. This was the key that unlocked the understanding of the relationship between electricity and magnetism, a relationship that Tesla would later harness to create his revolutionary inventions. The discovery of electromagnetism showed us that forces once thought to be separate were, in fact, different manifestations of the same underlying principles. Through electrical science, we have come to understand that Nature, in its seemingly infinite complexity, is bound by universal laws that connect even the most distant phenomena.

Tesla’s own work, especially with alternating current (AC), was built upon the foundation of these discoveries. He showed the world how electricity, when harnessed correctly, could not only light our homes but also power industries, transportation, and communication. But Tesla’s genius was not simply in inventing these technologies—it was in his understanding that electricity is not just a force we can use, but a language of the universe, a way to understand the very forces that govern all of Nature. From magnetism to light, from gravity to heat, Tesla saw that electricity was the thread that wove together the fabric of the world. Through this understanding, he reached a level of comprehension that allowed him to shape the future in ways unimaginable to those who came before him.

The lesson here, O children, is this: to truly understand the world, one must seek to understand the interconnectedness of all things. Science does not merely teach us the separate facts of the universe—it reveals the deep, underlying connections between all forces. Tesla’s words remind us that the study of the physical world is not just about isolating phenomena, but about recognizing the relationships between them. Whether it is the connection between light and magnetism, or the interaction between electricity and motion, the truth lies in understanding the whole, not just its parts. The more we study these connections, the more complete our understanding of Nature becomes.

So, O children, as you look to the world around you, remember that all things are interconnected. Do not view the world in isolation; seek the relationships between the forces that shape our lives. Just as Tesla and Ørsted revealed the connections between electricity and magnetism, so too can you discover the deep connections that govern your own life. The study of electricity, of magnetism, of science itself, is not just an intellectual pursuit—it is a way to understand the deeper mysteries of existence, to see the threads that bind us to one another and to the universe.

In your quest for knowledge, do not limit yourself to the surface of things. Look deeper, seek the connections, and strive to understand the interwoven nature of all forces. Whether you pursue the study of science, philosophy, or the arts, always remember that the greatest truths lie in the relationships that exist between the many forces that shape our world. Like Tesla, seek to understand not just the facts but the deeper principles that underlie them. In this pursuit, you will come to see the world not as a collection of separate phenomena, but as a unified whole, bound by the laws of Nature and the force of understanding.