It's always cool learning about geniuses, especially impactful ones. They make you go from "I'm pretty smart", to "I'm not remotely smart enough (especially in the grand scheme of things)". It is always hard to separate myth from reality, unfortunately. There's plenty of people who go around ripping off other's achievements and wielding their influence to cover it up and take credit. Much more attainable than genius. I take such stories/histories with a grain of salt, but they are aspirational in a sense.
It's always cool learning about geniuses, especially impactful ones. They make you go from "I'm pretty smart", to "I'm not remotely smart enough (especially in the grand scheme of things)". It is always hard to separate myth from reality, unfortunately. There's plenty of people who go around ripping off other's achievements and wielding their influence to cover it up and take credit. Much more attainable than genius. I take such stories/histories with a grain of salt, but they are aspirational in a sense.
Great article.