Darrin McMahon, “Deconstructing Genius” (Open Agenda, 2021)
New Books in Science, Technology, and Society
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Is There a Genius in the World?
Ester Somist speculates about the role of genius in our society. She says it's possible to imagine a world where everyone is equal, but that never seems to happen. The notion of being a genius runs counter to fundamental equality, she writes. Ester: "Hitler himself is imbuing and trying to propagate this myth of himself"
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