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Mentioned in 24 episodes

The Genius Myth

A Curious History of a Dangerous Idea

Book • 2025

Mentioned by

Caleb Bissinger

Mentioned in 24 episodes

Mentioned by

Bari Weiss

as a brilliant new book that raises questions about the myth of genius.

Is Anyone a Genius?

Mentioned by

Adam Grant

when introducing

Helen Lewis

, who challenges our attachment to the idea of genius.

ReThinking: The myth of genius with Helen Lewis

Recommended by the interviewer to learn how the definition of what it means to be a genius has changed radically over the centuries.

Helen Lewis: The Dark Side of Genius

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as the title of

Helen Lewis

's new book, which they discuss in the episode.

The Fine Line Between Genius and Delusion | Journalist Helen Lewis

Mentioned as the central topic of discussion, exploring the problems and misconceptions associated with the concept of genius.

The History of Bad Ideas: Genius

Recommended by

Caleb Bissinger

as her recently published book exploring the myth of genius.

GENIUS MYTH: The Dangerous Allure of Rule-Breakers

Mentioned as the new book by

Helen Lewis

, which challenges our attachment to the idea of genius.

The myth of genius with Helen Lewis

Mentioned by

Hannah Rosen

as a book that helps explain the pattern of societies building myths around individual geniuses.

Elon and the Genius Trap

Mentioned as

Helen Lewis

' most recent book, arguing against an objective definition of genius.

Debunking the Genius Myth w/ Helen Lewis

Mentioned as the book under review in this Decoding Academia episode.

Required Readings: The Genius Myth by Helen Lewis

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