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fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The Centuries-Old Quest for "Genius"

"When Paul Morphy plays seven games of chess at once and blindfold, when young Colburn gives impromptu solution to a mathematical problem involving fifty-six figures, we are struck with hopeless wonder," J. Brownlee Brown wrote in 1864.
Philosophy
Apple
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Steve Jobs' 'genius' stemmed from being 'one of the most disagreeable people in history,' Marc Andreessen says

Steve Jobs' disagreeable nature contributed to his genius and refusal to accept the status quo.
Growth hacking
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

Elon and the Genius Trap

Elon Musk's concept of genius may mask the personal toll it exacts, reflecting on the societal view of genius.
The relationship between genius and societal perception can define one's legacy.
OMG science
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

A High IQ Makes You an Outsider, Not a Genius

Marilyn vos Savant, with an IQ score over 220, is often cited as holding the record for the highest IQ in history.
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