Gamesfromwww.theguardian.com1 week agoCrossword editor's desk: clues for Michael Stipe and a life in puzzlesMaskarade (Tom Johnson) has published the crossword book All Squared and copies are recommended as Christmas presents.
fromThe Atlantic2 months agoThe 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
ApplefromBusiness Insider3 months agoSteve Jobs' 'genius' stemmed from being 'one of the most disagreeable people in history,' Marc Andreessen saysSteve Jobs' disagreeable nature contributed to his genius and refusal to accept the status quo.
SciencefromThe New Yorker4 months agoSo You Want to Be a GeniusThe definition of genius is inconsistent and often reflects societal biases rather than objective standards.
Growth hackingfromThe Atlantic4 months agoElon and the Genius TrapElon 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 sciencefromThe Atlantic4 months agoA High IQ Makes You an Outsider, Not a GeniusMarilyn vos Savant, with an IQ score over 220, is often cited as holding the record for the highest IQ in history.
Artificial intelligencefromPsychology Today5 months agoIs AI Dismantling Intellectual Elitism?Genius is a fleeting moment shaped by curiosity, enhanced by tools like LLMs, rather than a fixed title reserved for the elite.