The given text appears to be a script from a documentary or podcast episode. It discusses the life and career of Henry Ford, the founder of Ford Motor Company.
The episode starts with a scene from the 1896 annual conference of the Edison Company in Coney Island, New York, where Thomas Edison, a renowned inventor known for his work in electricity, is present. An engineer, young Henry Ford, presents a quadricycle, a vehicle run by gasoline, to Edison. Edison, skeptical of gasoline-powered vehicles, is convinced by Ford's presentation.
The episode then delves into Ford's early life. Born after the Battle of Gettysburg, Ford lived to see the beginning of the Cold War. His father fled Ireland during the Great Famine and settled on a farm in Dearborn, Michigan. Ford's dislike for farm work led him to tinker and experiment with machinery, sparking his interest in engineering.
At the age of 16, Ford moved to Detroit to find an engineering job. He worked various jobs, building his knowledge base and reputation as a skilled machinist. His formal schooling stopped at eighth grade, but he internalized the ethos of American progress and capitalist economics.
Ford's work at the Edison Illuminating Company of Detroit allowed him to experiment with internal combustion engines. He developed a vision of a gasoline-powered car that could win the next Great American motor race. This vision led him to sell his quadricycle and focus on building a better model.
The episode concludes with a mention of Henson Shaving, a modern company that offers precision-engineered safety razors. The host appreciates Henson Shaving's approach to product design and cost-effectiveness, suggesting that it aligns with Ford's mindset of innovation and precision manufacturing.
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