what makes a Genius ?
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- Seph0
So whats the new word for genius? People use any old superlative these days, damn word whores.
- enobrev0
daddy
- Seph0
Idea for Einstein poster.
Einstein with speech bubble
"Who's your Daddy"
- DonnieTV0
Are you doing this intentionally?
- Seph0
What have I done now DonnieTV? you gonna piss on my chips again.
- DonnieTV0
uch nothing.
Sorry.
- enobrev0
hey Seph, i think i've actaully seen that poster before...
or maybe it's such a good idea im projecting it.. either way, i want one.
- ********0
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obido…
this is an excellent survey of very influential people and how they create and changed their specific domains, he has a slightly different way of explaining genius...definatly worth a read
- ********0
"Synthesizing study results, he reports that none of the interviewees was popular during adolescence; while they were not necessarily more brilliant than their college peers, they displayed more "concentrated attention." Later, they kept a consistent focus on future work. The author reminds us that while individuals can make their own opportunities, a supportive society offering resources and rewards can foster creativity. His advice may sound like homilies-"Try to be surprised by something every day"-but is often worthy. " ...review
- Seph0
wadafa that deserves a read, thanks.
Ability to concentrate for long periods was stated as key in the book I am reading too.
Reason for some Autistic people having incredible talents is thought to be because of their ability to shut out the outside world and focus on a single thing for a prolonged period.
Whilst the aurgument that a supportive society can foster more geniuses is true I also believe that overcoming extreme hardships can also foster geniuses. the unquenchable thirst for knowledge or excellence becomes an escape route out of their situation.
- platinum0
shepard fairey, if you dont know who he is read his manifesto.
pure genius
- Seph0
Platinum, you are proving the theory that genius is an entirely subjective concept.
interesting site though.
- enobrev0
good point seph.
the big deal with genious is the effort put forth towards a goal. The battles with attention span, interest, popularity, social cravings, etc that go into ingenious theories, artworks and or actions...
In some sense I'm sure there are a few 'geniouses' among us, who put their lives on hold to take what we do to the next level.
Of course this doesn't make them better than anyone else, and in some respects hurts them when taken out of their world, but where would we be without those willing to give up plenty for a goal?
- Seph0
Enobrev, check your meail.
- ********0
"he reports that none of the interviewees was popular during adolescence;"
statements like this throw me off his theory just because it's so relative...i have always had lots of friends, friends of all differnt types, some were 'popular' some wwere weridos some were nerds some were druggies, whatever, but i think that exposure to different types of people is what in the beginning spawned my creativity, however, once i was out of high school and without that social base i noticed i had to stick to more like minded individuals to sustain a certain amount of focus and insight into what i was doing...i'm not saying i'm a genius but that seems to be major factor in generating a certain amount of success...the first and fore most factor in my mind is the cliche "genius is 1% insipration and 99% perspiration", i don't care what type of person you are, where you grew up who your parents are nothing makes up for hard work...nothing
- Mimio0
James Joyce said genius was like seeing a single problem and instantenously having a dozen separate solutions with lateral consequences.
- DonnieTV0
do you mean that to be a genius you have to work hard?
- Buckyball20
What makes a genius?
Posting a topic that in direct competition with my I.Q. post.
Pure genius. :-)
bB
- Seph0
you're winning though, thats more genius.
- enobrev0
seph.. fucking hilarious.. the first pic (the closeup) is incredibly pimp.
wadafa.. i absolutely agree that it's the hard work that matters most...
another thing that your comment brought to mind was social diversity. I'm not sure how much it helps one's thinking and development pertaining to one specific goal, but it definitely gives a person a large advantage socially.
The more one can escape from social categories, the more one sees similarities within man in general, which leads to a greater knowledge and sense of self.
Anyways, I always thought it was cool that most great artists and thinkers in history have had some really good vices, drinking, smoking, snorting, certain obsessions, whatever. To some that may seem to be a downfall, to me - their humanity empowers all of us.