“Nikola Tesla – I Am the Future”: How Chinese Scientist Steve Law Introduced Tesla to the World
The biography of Nikola Tesla written by Chinese scientist and author Steve Law, first published in China, represents a remarkable contribution to the international study of the life and work of the great Serbian inventor. In 2018, the book was also published in Serbian under the title “Nikola Tesla – Ja sam budućnost” (Nikola Tesla – I Am the Future).
Nikola Tesla, one of the greatest scientific minds in human history, has inspired researchers, scientists, and writers around the world for decades. Numerous books have been written about his life and groundbreaking discoveries. Among them, “I Am the Future”, a biography by Chinese author Steve Law, holds a special place, reflecting the considerable interest in Tesla’s scientific and intellectual legacy in the Far East.
According to the publisher, it was the first original book dedicated to Nikola Tesla to be published in China, opening a new chapter in introducing his legacy to Chinese readers.
Who Is Steve Law?
Steve Law is a Chinese scientist, researcher, and writer who also developed his professional career in the United States. According to the biographical information published in the Serbian edition, he worked as a researcher at the University of California, Irvine, and was involved in both educational and scientific activities. He is also described as a professor of ecology at universities in Beijing and Shanghai.
He has authored several publications dedicated to prominent figures, including a study of the early education of Bill Gates and Steve Jobs, as well as a book about Elon Musk.
His interest in Nikola Tesla goes beyond the traditional biographical approach. Law sees Tesla as a visionary whose ideas have universal significance, particularly regarding the future of energy, technological progress, and the responsibility of science toward humanity.
How Did the Serbian Edition Come About?
The Serbian edition of “Nikola Tesla – I Am the Future” was published in 2018 by Draslar, a publishing house based in Belgrade, as part of its Trag book series. The book was translated from Chinese by Sanja Vasić and comprises 312 richly illustrated pages.
The story behind the Serbian edition is particularly interesting, as the author himself explains in the book’s afterword.
On June 8, 2018, during the opening of the “Tesla and Serbia” National Pavilion in Ningbo, China, Steve Law met Serbian researcher Velimir Abramović. On that occasion, they exchanged books: Abramović presented Law with his publication “Tesla – The Evolution of Human Consciousness”, while Law gave him the Chinese edition of his Tesla biography.
Their acquaintance developed into a friendship and collaboration. The following month, Law visited Serbia and Croatia to attend events commemorating the 162nd anniversary of Tesla’s birth.
In his afterword, dated October 5, 2018, in Shanghai, the author expressed his gratitude to numerous individuals and institutions whose contributions helped make his book available to Serbian readers.
Tesla as a Symbol of the Future
“Nikola Tesla – I Am the Future” does more than recount the life and scientific achievements of the great inventor. It also raises important questions about the relationship between science, humanity, and the future of civilization.
Particular emphasis is placed on Tesla’s vision of harnessing natural energy resources and on his ideas, many of which were far ahead of their time.
The book portrays Tesla not only as an inventor who changed the world but also as a thinker whose ideas can inspire a more humane and technologically advanced society.
The significance of this publication also lies in its role as a cultural bridge between China and Serbia. The fact that a Chinese scientist devoted an extensive biography to the Serbian genius demonstrates how profoundly Tesla’s legacy has transcended national and geographical boundaries.
In 2026, as the world commemorates the 170th anniversary of Nikola Tesla’s birth (1856–2026), this book once again draws attention to the international reach of his achievements and the enduring relevance of his ideas.
The title “I Am the Future” carries a symbolic message about a man whose visions helped shape the modern age and whose scientific and intellectual influence continues to resonate throughout the 21st century.
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