Darrin McMahon, “Deconstructing Genius” (Open Agenda, 2021)
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What to Do With Geniuses in Inina Society
There is a trade in skulls and bone fragments of geniuses from the nineteenth century. The bodies of geniuses are treated like relics, says McPherson. A festival of genius was put in place during the french revolution to honor those who had achieved greatness. But it also led to a debate over what is the place of genius in a society that proclaims equality.
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