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Smart drugs: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Polyglots and savants: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Speed-reading: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Mozart & shattering the inborn genius myth: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
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NLP: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Claims of Ormus increasing IQ: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Superluminal particles: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Hypnotism for optimum mental performance: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
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The Definition of Genius - Michael Meade https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-Pnk...Mythologist and storyteller, Michael Meade, seeks to redefine the concept of Genius. Michael is the founder and director of Mosaic Multicultural Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to cultural healing, mentoring, and multiculturalism.
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By now it may be evident that our definition of “genius” differs to yours and, indeed, to the definition held by many. This is not necessarily a sign we are right or wrong. Rather, it’s a reflection, perhaps, of the perception the modern world has of genius.
If you don’t believe us, ask a hundred people for their definition and you’ll likely get a hundred different responses, including widely varying responses.
Though we are not historians, it’s our impression that in bygone eras the term genius was most used, or, at least often used, when describing brilliant artists like Leonardo da Vinci. Then, in the 20th Century, the term was more often reserved for academics like Albert Einstein. Now, in the 21st Century, it has assumed a broader meaning and is applied to individuals who have achieved extraordinary results in a wide variety of careers, pastimes and fields of endeavor that transcend academia.
Increasingly, we see references in the media and elsewhere to scientific genius or academic genius or sporting genius, which supports this evolving definition of the word.
Certainly, dictionary definitions (of genius) allow for a broad interpretation. For example, common dictionary definitions include “exceptional intellectual or creative power or other natural ability” and “an exceptionally intelligent person or one with exceptional skill in a particular area of activity.”
A cursory look at our Thesaurus offers mastermind, prodigy, brain, intellect, virtuoso and even whiz kid as alternatives to the word genius.
We hope by now it is clear to you that genius can come in many forms besides the obvious academic giants like Einstein and Stephen Hawking – if in fact you were ever in doubt.
The term genius can legitimately be applied to certain sportsmen (à la golfer Tiger Woods and tennis player Roger Federer), business executives (Sir Richard Branson and Steve Jobs), artists (Andy Warhol and Jackson Pollock), film directors (Alfred Hitchcock and Stanley Kubrick) – and the list goes on.
For what it’s worth, our definition of genius is: Someone who demonstrates rare intellect, who successfully connects dots between seemingly unconnected things and who sees what others don’t to achieve revolutionary outcomes and extraordinary results.
With that in mind, it may be timely to remind you of what German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer said about genius: “Talent hits a target no one else can hit. Genius hits a target no one else can see.”