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Mentioned in 15 episodes

The Genius Myth

A Curious History of a Dangerous Idea

Book • 2025

Mentioned by

Caleb Bissinger

Armando Iannucci

Mentioned in 15 episodes

Mentioned by

Bari Weiss

as a brilliant new book that raises questions about the myth of genius.

Is Anyone a Genius?

Recommended by the interviewer to learn how the definition of what it means to be a genius has changed radically over the centuries.

Helen Lewis: The Dark Side of Genius

Mentioned as the central topic of discussion, exploring the problems and misconceptions associated with the concept of genius.

The History of Bad Ideas: Genius

Recommended by

Caleb Bissinger

as her recently published book exploring the myth of genius.

GENIUS MYTH: The Dangerous Allure of Rule-Breakers

Mentioned by

Hannah Rosen

as a book that helps explain the pattern of societies building myths around individual geniuses.

Elon and the Genius Trap

Mentioned by

Helen Lewis

, drawing from her book to discuss success, biographies, and Stephen Hawking's views.

The Genius Myth, with Helen Lewis and Armando Iannucci (Part Two)

Recommended by

Ravi Gupta

as an incredible and funny history of geniuses and the concept of genius.

Diddy Verdict, Mamdani Fallout, Hobby Politics

Mentioned by

Katie Herzog

as the topic of the second half of the podcast.

Episode 260: The Genius Myth (with Helen Lewis)

Recommended by

Mike Pesca

as a fantastic book by a fantastic writer.

Trump's War on Harvard

Mentioned as

Helen Lewis

' most recent book, arguing against an objective definition of genius.

Debunking the Genius Myth w/ Helen Lewis

Mentioned by

Armando Iannucci

as

Helen Lewis

' latest book that questions the concept of genius.

The Genius Myth, with Helen Lewis and Armando Iannucci (Part One)

Mentioned by Mike Pesca as the book that

Helen Lewis

is on the show to discuss.

Helen Lewis on Dead Parents, Paper Animals, And The Politics of Genius

Mentioned by

Helen Lewis

as her latest book exploring ideas of genius.

Helen Lewis on The Genius Myth

Mentioned by

Hugh Linehan

as the new book by journalist, author, and podcaster

Helen Lewis

.

Is there any such thing as a political genius? With Helen Lewis

Recommended by

Elise Loehnen

as her new book exploring our perception of exceptional people.

How to Think About Genius (Helen Lewis)

Mentioned by

Mina Kim

as the focus of the discussion on the historical application and cultural impact of the genius label.

Does the Label ‘Genius’ Do More Harm than Good?

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