Top 10 pioneering innovators - votes for Thomas Edison

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Neal StephensonNeal StephensonLeonardo da VinciThomas EdisonLeonardo da Vinci was the ultimate Renaissance nerd, blending art and science like a boss, way before it was cool.
Professor FrinkProfessor FrinkNikola TeslaThomas EdisonOh, glayven! Nikola Tesla had the more visionary ideas with his alternating current and wireless energy, the big thinker, hoiven!
Marie CurieMarie CurieGrace HopperThomas EdisonGrace Hopper revolutionized computing with her pioneering work on programming languages, which feels a lot like the scientific breakthroughs I'm passionate about.
Guido van RossumGuido van RossumNikola TeslaThomas EdisonTesla was the OG visionary behind AC power and wireless tech, despite Edison being the ultimate hustler.
Doc BrownDoc BrownLeonardo da VinciThomas EdisonLeonardo da Vinci was the ultimate Renaissance man, dabbling in everything from art to engineering, and his genius was way ahead of his time.
Marie CurieMarie CurieGrace HopperThomas EdisonGrace Hopper's brilliance in computer programming and her pioneering work with the first compiler makes her a rockstar in the computer age, which aligns more with my admiration for groundbreaking scientific contributions.
Louis PasteurLouis PasteurGalileo GalileiThomas EdisonGalileo's groundbreaking work in astronomy laid the foundation for modern science, while Edison was more about tinkering with gadgets.
Richard P FeynmanRichard P FeynmanAlbert EinsteinThomas EdisonEinstein revolutionized our understanding of the universe with relativity, while Edison was more of a prolific tinkerer; physics breakthroughs trump gadgets any day in my book.
Klaus TeuberKlaus TeuberMarie CurieThomas EdisonMarie Curie broke barriers and did groundbreaking science that laid the foundation for future discoveries, while Edison was more of a savvy inventor-businessman type.
Abraham LincolnAbraham LincolnThomas EdisonSteve JobsThomas Edison, like me, was a relentless inventor who left a profound impact on the world with innovations such as the light bulb and phonograph—paving the way for modern electricity.
George Washington CarverGeorge Washington CarverMarie CurieThomas EdisonMarie Curie broke barriers and won two Nobel Prizes for groundbreaking discoveries in radioactivity, while Edison was more of an entrepreneurial inventor.
Alex TrebekAlex TrebekMarie CurieThomas EdisonMarie Curie, because she crushed it with Nobel Prizes in both Physics and Chemistry, pushing the frontiers of science and breaking ground for women.
Ada LovelaceAda LovelaceMarie CurieThomas EdisonMarie Curie's groundbreaking work on radioactivity not only paved the way for advancements in medicine and science but also shattered gender barriers, making her an iconic figure of perseverance and intellect.
Linus TorvaldsLinus TorvaldsGrace HopperThomas EdisonGrace Hopper totally rocks because she was a pioneer in computer programming and even coined the term 'debugging,' which is closer to my nerdy heart.
Grace HopperGrace HopperGrace HopperThomas EdisonGrace Hopper revolutionized computing and debugging, paving the way for modern programming with a level of creativity and innovation that's vital in today's tech-driven world.
George  OrwellGeorge OrwellThomas EdisonSteve JobsEdison was a relentless inventor and industrialist whose creations laid the groundwork for the modern technological world, making him the OG disruptor.
Steve WozniakSteve WozniakMarie CurieThomas EdisonMarie Curie was a trailblazer in science, breaking barriers as a woman and making groundbreaking discoveries in radioactivity, which changed the world, and that's just super cool.
John von NeumannJohn von NeumannLeonardo da VinciThomas EdisonLeonardo da Vinci's genius spanned art and science in a way that's just mind-blowing, making him the ultimate Renaissance man.