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Mentioned in 15 episodes

The Genius Myth

A Curious History of a Dangerous Idea

Book • 2025

Author

Helen Lewis

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Mentioned in 15 episodes

Mentioned by

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

234 snips

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.

78 snips

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.

57 snips

The History of Bad Ideas: Genius

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

42 snips

Elon and the Genius Trap

Recommended by

Caleb Bissinger as her recently published book exploring the myth of genius.

42 snips

GENIUS MYTH: The Dangerous Allure of Rule-Breakers

Recommended by Ravi Gupta as an incredible and funny history of geniuses and the concept of genius.

26 snips

Diddy Verdict, Mamdani Fallout, Hobby Politics

Mentioned by

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

19 snips

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

Mentioned by

Katie Herzog as the topic of the second half of the podcast.

18 snips

Episode 260: The Genius Myth (with Helen Lewis)

Recommended by

Mike Pesca as a fantastic book by a fantastic writer.

17 snips

Trump's War on Harvard

Mentioned by Mike Pesca as the book that

Helen Lewis is on the show to discuss.

13 snips

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

Mentioned by Helen Lewis as her latest book exploring ideas of genius.

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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

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)

Recommended by

Elise Loehnen as her new book exploring our perception of exceptional people.

How to Think About Genius (Helen Lewis)

Mentioned as

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

Debunking the Genius Myth w/ 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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