Who is truly the more important scientist .... Edison or Tesla? Give a concise reason why too.?

Question

Who is truly the more important scientist .... Edison or Tesla? Give a concise reason why too. Is Tom Edison way overrated and hyped? Or is Tesla just mystque and image while his works are subpar?

Answer 1

I believe Tesla was the more important scientist. He touched on more abstract ideas.

Edison was a mechanic, taking already know ideas and making practical concepts out of them.

Answer 2

Edison, because he took an idea and made it real.