In this episode of Mike’s Nerd Bytes, we travel back to the early 1800s to meet Samuel Morse, the man who turned electricity into the first true instant messaging system.

From his time at Princeton to his partnership with Alfred Vail in Morristown, NJ, we’ll explore how the telegraph rewired the world long before smartphones and Wi-Fi.

Along the way, you’ll hear stories of heartbreak, brilliant innovation, and New Jersey’s surprising role in making it all happen.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

How Samuel Morse went from painter to tech pioneer.

Why New Jersey was crucial to the telegraph’s development.

The story behind the first telegraph message: “What hath God wrought?”

Fun, nerdy telegraph facts you can drop at your next trivia night.

The lasting impact of Morse Code in the modern world.

Perfect For:
History lovers, tech nerds, New Jersey pride enthusiasts, and anyone who’s ever texted “on my way” and meant it instantly.

Listen now and see how the Garden State helped create the 19th century’s internet!

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