Can Genius solve any of exercises of textbook

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the question of whether a genius can solve all exercises in a textbook without encountering problems, exploring the implications of genius in relation to problem-solving in mathematics and physics. The conversation touches on the nature of genius, the purpose of textbook exercises, and the relationship between intelligence and hard work.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants question the clarity and meaningfulness of the original question regarding genius and textbook exercises.
  • Several participants assert that a genius could solve all exercises, but it may take a significant amount of time, with some exercises being extraordinarily difficult.
  • There is a suggestion that being a good student is sufficient to solve textbook problems, rather than being a genius.
  • Some participants emphasize that hard work is crucial, with references to quotes about genius and effort, suggesting that persistence is more important than innate intelligence.
  • One participant expresses that genius is subjective and that effort distinguishes a genius from others.
  • Another participant shares a specific exercise from a physics book, indicating a preference for challenging problems that evoke the experiences of historical figures in science.
  • Some participants express personal views on their own intelligence and problem-solving abilities, with varying degrees of self-assessment regarding genius.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally disagree on the meaningfulness of the original question and the implications of genius in solving textbook exercises. There are competing views on whether genius is necessary to solve such problems and the role of hard work versus innate ability.

Contextual Notes

Some participants note that the purpose of exercises is to provide students with opportunities to apply concepts, and there are discussions about the time constraints students face when solving these problems.

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This discussion may be of interest to students, educators, and individuals exploring the concepts of intelligence, problem-solving, and the nature of genius in academic contexts.

  • #31
A genius will ask the right questions and form new problems that no one has ever seen before, and then the genius will solve those problems, usually inventing new theory and math along the way.
 
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  • #32
Nanas said:
I know my question is not clear.All I want to say if genius ones can solve any exercise of textbook without any problem I mean without having a problem at one of the sub exercise.

Genius is in the eye of the beholder. I've seen world leading fields medal recipients struggle like crazy to understand a new proof. IMO - the thing that separates a genius from a non-genius is effort. Quite frankly, most people are lazy of the mind. Just stop by any math class and observe students.
 
  • #33
Nanas said:
I don't Consider my self a genius.
But, you will once you do all the exercises in your textbook? Oh common.
 
  • #34
malty said:
There is staggering amount of things attributed to Einstein that actually weren't his. The one I hate the most is that stupid riddle about fish and stuff.:(

Yeah, like relativity.
 
  • #35
you mean like special relativity and not General relativity ?
 
  • #36
I Believe that intelligence without work is nothing.
 

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