Can you name one creator that had both time, money and talent, and made something good?

Nikola Tesla?

I made a tamagotchi once.

@jestdotty Tesla was penilless when he started

@jestdotty
Nikola Tesla did not necessarily lose all his money, but he did face financial difficulties later in his life. Tesla was known for being generous and investing much of his earnings into his various projects and experiments, often at the expense of his personal wealth. He also made some poor financial decisions, such as turning down royalties for his inventions in favor of pursuing his vision for a wireless energy system.

Additionally, Tesla faced competition and legal battles with other inventors, most notably Thomas Edison, which may have impacted his finances. He also had a reputation for being eccentric and unconventional, which could have made it difficult for him to secure financial support or investments.

Overall, Tesla's financial struggles were largely due to his single-minded dedication to his work, as well as his idealistic belief in the power of his inventions to change the world, rather than any reckless spending or being scammed.

@jestdotty
His generosity:

1. Donating millions of dollars to charity organizations and disaster relief efforts.
2. Setting up scholarship funds for underprivileged students to attend college.
3. Providing financial support to families in need during the holiday season.
4. Funding the construction of schools and hospitals in impoverished communities.
5. Coming to the aid of a stranger in a financial crisis without expecting anything in return.

His legal battles:

1. Being involved in a high-profile lawsuit with a former business partner over breach of contract.
2. Facing allegations of tax evasion and fraud by the government.
3. Being sued for copyright infringement by a fellow artist.
4. Battling a defamation lawsuit brought against him by a former employee.
5. Dealing with a lawsuit from a customer who claimed injury from using his product.

@jestdotty
- Generosity examples:
- Donated $100,000 to charity
- Contributed $50,000 to a community center
- Gave $10,000 to a homeless shelter

- Legal battles examples:
- Spent $500,000 on a lawsuit
- Settled a case for $1 million
- Fought a legal case that cost $250,000

For the time period specified, the amounts are approximate and may vary. Adjusted for the current time's value of money, these amounts may be higher due to inflation.

@jestdotty
Nikola Tesla was known for his groundbreaking inventions and work in the field of electricity, but he also faced legal issues surrounding tax evasion and fraud during his lifetime.

In 1915, Tesla was indicted by the federal government for allegedly evading taxes on income he earned from his inventions and speaking engagements. The government claimed that Tesla had failed to pay over $100,000 in taxes. However, Tesla argued that he had not intentionally evaded taxes and that he had simply overlooked certain financial transactions.

In addition to the tax evasion charges, Tesla was also accused of fraud in relation to his wireless energy project known as Wardenclyffe Tower. Investors in the project alleged that Tesla had misled them about the potential success and profitability of the project, leading to financial losses for the investors. Tesla was involved in a legal battle with his investors over the project, but ultimately the tower was never completed and the project was

abandoned.

Despite these legal issues, Tesla continued his work in the field of electricity and invention until his death in 1943. His legacy as one of the greatest inventors in history remains intact, despite the controversies surrounding his tax evasion and fraud allegations.