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  1. Feb 13, 2009 · The latest, and possibly most comprehensive, entry into this genre is Dean Keith Simonton’s new book Genius 101: Creators, Leaders, and Prodigies (Springer Publishing Co., 227 pages).Simonton, a ...

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  2. Oct 9, 2020 · “An unusually engaging book on the forces that fuel originality across fields.” --Adam Grant Looking at the 14 key traits of genius, from curiosity to creative maladjustment to obsession, Professor Craig Wright, creator of Yale University's popular “Genius Course,” explores what we can learn from brilliant minds that have changed the world.

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  3. Any good books about genius/geniuses? It all started for me when I read Mastery by Robert Greene. It's just super interesting for me to read about profiles on geniuses, theories as to why they were so smart, and how to get on that level yourself.

    • Smart people avoid specialization, as specialization makes for less creativity.
    • Some ambient noise (70 decibels) is better for creativity than absolute silence, studies have found.
    • Geniuses are prolific. They have more good and bad ideas than non-geniuses. The art of discernment is what makes the difference.
    • While walking is when we do our best thinking (see earlier post...)
  4. Jun 6, 2016 · Yes. Like in the Genius movie, the true story confirms that Thomas Wolfe's manuscript, which was over 1,100 pages (roughly three times longer than the average novel), was turned down by a number of publishers before it was read by Max Perkins and accepted at Scribner's. Unlike what is seen in the movie, Perkins initially dismissed the book ...

  5. Genius (2011) explores Feynman’s life and contributions to the field of theoretical physics. When you think of the word “genius,” whose name comes to mind? Most people think of Albert Einstein — and with good reason.

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  7. Most of the main characters in the books in this list are not genius. Yes they can be categorized as smart or even brilliant, but not "GENEIUS". 260 books based on 263 votes: The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss, Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card, The Wise Man’s Fear by Patrick Rothfuss, Artemi...

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