The word “genius” is bandied about a lot these days, the term being eagerly applied to all sorts of people for all sorts of reasons. I’m in no doubt my definition of “genius” differs to yours and, indeed, to the definition held by many. This is not necessarily a sign we are right or wrong. Rather, it’s a reflection, perhaps, of the perception the modern world has of genius.
We address this in a passage titled Connecting the dots in GENIUS INTELLIGENCE: Secret Techniques and Technologies to Increase IQ – book one in our Underground Knowledge Series. ( Available now at Harvard Book Store ).
In bygone eras the term “genius” was most used when describing brilliant artists like Leonardo da Vinci. Then, in the 20th Century, the term was more often reserved for academics like Albert Einstein. Now, in the 21st Century, it has assumed a broader meaning and is applied to individuals who have achieved extraordinary results in a wide variety of careers, pastimes and fields of endeavor that transcend academia.
Increasingly, we see references in the media and elsewhere to scientific genius or artistic genius or sporting genius, which supports this evolving definition of the word.
Certainly, dictionary definitions (of genius) allow for a broad interpretation. For example, common dictionary definitions include “exceptional intellectual or creative power or other natural ability” and “an exceptionally intelligent person or one with exceptional skill in a particular area of activity.”
A cursory look at our Thesaurus offers mastermind, prodigy, brain, intellect, virtuoso and even whiz kid as alternatives to the word genius.
For what it’s worth, our definition of genius is: Someone who demonstrates rare intellect, who successfully connects dots between seemingly unconnected things and who sees what others don’t to achieve revolutionary outcomes and extraordinary results.
We remind readers what German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer said about genius: “Talent hits a target no one else can hit. Genius hits a target no one else can see.”
It’s obvious to us that little-known accelerated learning techniques do exist in one form or another – techniques (and technologies) capable of increasing IQ. It should also be obvious that geniuses aren’t usually born geniuses, or, to put it another way, they aren’t necessarily born geniuses. Having studied the lives of numerous geniuses, we were surprised to discover most utilized – or, from a young age, were exposed to – various brain activation methods on their respective journeys to becoming acknowledged masters of their fields.
GENIUS INTELLIGENCE: Secret Techniques and Technologies to Increase IQ (below) is available via Harvard Book Store (above) at https://www.harvard.com/book/9780473318499
Genius Intelligence also available via Waterstones UK & Europe, Barnes & Noble, Inc. bookstores, Amazon Kindle (and paperback) and via public libraries.
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