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A genius is someone with the will and ability to seek knowledge on a multitude of subjects.
Defining a True Genius: Qualities & Characteristics
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around defining the concept of genius, exploring its qualities and characteristics. Participants examine various aspects of genius, including intellectual capabilities, creativity, and the limitations of IQ tests in measuring true genius. The conversation spans theoretical definitions, personal anecdotes, and critiques of standardized assessments.
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Main Points Raised
- Some participants suggest that genius involves rapid and efficient learning across various fields, while others emphasize the importance of creativity and logical thinking.
- A few contributors argue that true genius is characterized by the ability to produce unique ideas or solutions that others cannot achieve.
- There is a viewpoint that genius includes making intuitive breakthroughs without following conventional steps, highlighting the role of intuition in complex problem-solving.
- Concerns are raised about the validity of IQ tests in measuring genius, with some arguing that these tests do not account for artistic abilities or the impact of anxiety on performance.
- Participants share examples of individuals, like John Lennon and the author Avi, who achieved greatness despite academic struggles, questioning the correlation between academic success and genius.
- Some argue that IQ tests measure a specific type of intellectual capability but fail to encompass the full range of human intelligence and creativity.
- There is a discussion about the misconception that high IQ equates to genius, with examples of renowned scientists who may not have had the highest IQs but made significant contributions to their fields.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express multiple competing views on the definition of genius and the effectiveness of IQ tests, indicating that the discussion remains unresolved with no consensus reached.
Contextual Notes
Limitations include the subjective nature of defining genius, the varying interpretations of intelligence, and the potential biases inherent in standardized testing methods.
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Selbstüberschätzug
Exactly and to reach that goal he will Infest in Main-Part thinking first. Then he finds better ways to seek it. 
- #33
Ejderha
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Iq !?
"What makes the genius ?"
What is it with this word, you love so much about it?
Genius is a renaissance term. And as pathetic as the period when it comes to the concepts of solving problems in contemporary sense.
It doesn't have a place in this age in any science. It shouldn't.
It is something like wishing there were/are heros. Which would simply be a great sign of a poor civilisation depends on leaders in such an archaic sense that cannot go by a sufficent progress.
There are so much threads about IQ or being a genius here.
It looks like most of the people like to toy with the idea of 'being superior' or at least feeling like it by talking about it.
When I -as an outsider- read generally these threads, it is hard not to think that most of the people posting here is feeling that themselves are among some superiors. I am not writing this to provoke anybody.
It is just, based on one culture. One sided.
"What makes the genius ?"
What is it with this word, you love so much about it?
Genius is a renaissance term. And as pathetic as the period when it comes to the concepts of solving problems in contemporary sense.
It doesn't have a place in this age in any science. It shouldn't.
It is something like wishing there were/are heros. Which would simply be a great sign of a poor civilisation depends on leaders in such an archaic sense that cannot go by a sufficent progress.
There are so much threads about IQ or being a genius here.
It looks like most of the people like to toy with the idea of 'being superior' or at least feeling like it by talking about it.
When I -as an outsider- read generally these threads, it is hard not to think that most of the people posting here is feeling that themselves are among some superiors. I am not writing this to provoke anybody.
It is just, based on one culture. One sided.
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misogynisticfeminist
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Only those which possesses insight are geniuses imo.
I don't think much of people who can do math or solve physics problems faster than anyone. I just find them having greater "intelligence".
I don't think much of people who can do math or solve physics problems faster than anyone. I just find them having greater "intelligence".
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Tom McCurdy
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I actually had a long discussion with a close friend on this exact subject, she believes that there is no such thing as genius.. that people can be smart but genius is just based on the fact that you don't know ennough about the subject, I brought up Einstein and Newton but she said she could see people coming up with that... apparently she started thinking about basics of calclus when she was little but didn't know what it was... she was trying to find the slope on a point on a circle with algerbra for a long time and found pleasure in the deritive this year in Calc BC.
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- Way doesn’t we need Heroes in our time?
- Honour as an no materialistic value is also in our time useful.
- We need Geniuses and the acceptance that there are differences.
- Einstein’s brain is physically different. (They have stolen and measured it a view years ago)
- Honour as an no materialistic value is also in our time useful.
- We need Geniuses and the acceptance that there are differences.
- Einstein’s brain is physically different. (They have stolen and measured it a view years ago)