The genius myth a curious history of a dangerous idea
"From acclaimed Atlantic staff writer and host of BBC's podcast 'The new gurus' Helen Lewis comes a timely and provocative interrogation of the myth of genius, exploring the surprising inventions, inspirations and distortions by which some lives are elevated to 'greatness'-- nd others are not. ... Y...
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| 520 | |a "From acclaimed Atlantic staff writer and host of BBC's podcast 'The new gurus' Helen Lewis comes a timely and provocative interrogation of the myth of genius, exploring the surprising inventions, inspirations and distortions by which some lives are elevated to 'greatness'-- nd others are not. ... You can tell what a society values by who it labels as a genius. You can also tell who it excludes, who it enables, and what it is prepared to tolerate. In 'The genius myth,' Helen Lewis unearths how this one word has shaped (and distorted) our ideas of success and achievement. Ultimately, argues Lewis, the modern idea of genius--a single preternaturally gifted individual, usually white and male, exempt from social niceties and sometimes even the law--has run its course. Braiding deep research with her signature wit and lightness, Lewis dissects past and present models of genius in the West, and reveals a far deeper and more interesting picture of human creativity than conventional wisdom allows. She uncovers a battalion of overlooked wives and collaborators. She asks whether most inventions are inevitable. She wonders if the Beatles would succeed today. And she confronts the vexing puzzle of Elon Musk, the tech disrupter who fancies himself as an ubermensch. Smart, funny, and provocative, 'The genius myth' will challenge your assumptions about creativity, productivity, and innovation--and forever alter your mental image of the so-called 'genius.'"-- |c Publisher's website, viewed on June 9, 2026. | ||
| 504 | |a Includes bibliographical references (pages 289-308). | ||
| 505 | 0 | 0 | |g Introduction -- |g Part one. |t Myth-making: Avonian Willy -- |t Secular saints -- |t Galton's good breeding -- |t Terman's termites -- |t Cyril and Hans : twin flames -- |t William Shockley and the genius sperm bank -- |t Marilyn and me -- |g Part two. |t The myths of genius: So you want to be a genius? -- |t The rebel -- |t Monsters and tortured artists -- |t Great wives -- |t Keepers of the flame -- |t A cover version -- |t Alchemy -- |t The deficit model -- |g Part three. |t The birth of the modern genius: Disruptors -- |t Thomas Edison : the lightbulb moment -- |t Elon Musk : extremely hardcore -- |t Conclusion: An idea that won't stay dead. |
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