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Genius Began As A Guardian Spirit
- The Latin root genius originally meant a guardian spirit born with you that watches over your life.
- The modern idea of genius grew from this ancient spiritual concept rather than a measurable trait.
A Day With A Child Prodigy
- David McRaney spends a day with five-year-old Juliet who paints, builds robots, and knows dinosaur facts.
- She scored about 155 on an IQ test, placing her in the 99.9th percentile and prompting questions about what 'genius' means.
High IQs Fuel Wandering Obsessions
- People with very high IQs often explore many passions intensely and then move on when bored.
- High cognitive ability speeds learning but doesn't guarantee a single, lifelong achievement.