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Nikola Tesla's OCD: How Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Shaped His Genius

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Nikola Tesla’s extraordinary mind gave birth to some of history’s most groundbreaking innovations—from alternating current electricity to wireless communication.


Yet behind this brilliance lay a lesser-known struggle: his battle with what today we recognize as Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).


This short video uncovers how Tesla’s meticulous rituals, rigid routines, and intense focus may have helped shape his visionary ideas, proving that creativity can sometimes arise from unexpected sources.


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