You Are Not So Smart 270 - Defining Genius
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Oct 1, 2023 The podcast explores the difficulty of defining 'genius' and delves into the science of human potential. It includes conversations with a little girl showcasing her incredible creations, the controversy surrounding genius IQs and Nobel Prize winners, the extraordinary abilities of an individual named Juliet, the origins and meaning of genius in ancient Roman beliefs, and the impact of the scientific revolution on our understanding of genius.
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Introduction
00:00 • 6min
The Little Girl and Her Creations
05:32 • 14min
The Controversy of Genius and the Story of Two Nobel Prize Winners
19:56 • 5min
The Extraordinary Abilities of Juliet
24:55 • 11min
The Origins and Meaning of Genius
35:27 • 27min
Defining Genius and the Scientific Revolution
01:02:29 • 2min
Exploring the Origin of Genius
01:04:25 • 9min