Could You Pass Thomas Edison's Job Application Test?

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Thomas Edison valued self-taught knowledge and designed a lengthy, fact-based test for job applicants, which few passed.
Edison's questionnaire included over 140 questions covering general knowledge, technical facts, and memorization, sparking public debate.
Critics argued the test was demeaning and only measured memory, ignoring reasoning and intelligence, while supporters praised its emphasis on practical learning.
Albert Einstein, when presented with the questions, emphasized the value of education in training the mind to think, rather than memorizing facts.

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