Discovering Genius

Dive into the concept of intelligence and genius, featuring humanity’s brightest minds.

Curated byJorge Patino, Hark Editor

9 CLIPS52 MINS

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The History of Genius

Yale professor, Dr. Craig Wright, unpacks the history behind the idea of genius and its connection to birthdays, capitalism, and the loner persona popular during the romantic period and now embodied by Elon Musk. From The Stacking Benjamins podcast.

The Stacking Benjamins Show

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IQ Testing: Its History and How It’s Used Today

Educational psychologist, Dr. Linda Silverman, on the history and evolution of IQ tests and how they are used to measure intelligence. From the Neurodiversity podcast.

IQ Testing: Its History and How It’s Used Today

Neurodiversity Podcast

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Eugenics: the Dark Side of Measuring Intelligence

American writer Lulu Miller on how Sir Francis Galton’s obsession with measuring intelligence, gave birth to eugenics and the subsequent sterilization of intellectually disabled people during the 1900’s in the US. From Radiolab podcast.

Eugenics: the Dark Side of Measuring Intelligence

Radiolab Podcasts (Radiolab)

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Artificial Intelligence’s Creativity

Research scientist Janelles Shane on the kind of creative genius artificial intelligence has and its impressive capacity to evolve in ways that may even surpass humans. From the podcast, Crazy Genius.

Crazy/Genius

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Nature Vs. Nurture

What does it take to be a genius? On whether genius is a matter of nature vs nurture and how to better yourself through failure, patience and perseverance. From The Stacking Benjamins podcast.

The Stacking Benjamins Show

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Einstein’s Brain

After Einstein’s death, a scientist by the name of Thomas Harvey removed his brain for further analysis. What can it tell us about genius? Radiolab hosts share and weigh in on the story and findings behind such study. From Radiolab podcast.

Radiolab Podcasts (Radiolab)

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Marie Curie and the Perils of Genius

Hosts Carter Roy and Vanessa Richardson share Marie Curie’s besetting journey to her first Nobel Prize, and her discovery of radium at a time when only few women had access to education. From the podcast, Historical Figures.

Historical Figures

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The Genius of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

When Mozart’s father Leopold discovered his son’s musical talent, he thought it was divinely ordained. Hosts from The Great Composers podcast explore the marvelous life and genius of one of the most important musical composers of all time.

The Great Composers

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Leonardo da Vinci’s Polymathy

Known as the embodiment of genius and the most curious man in history, da Vinci’s talents centered around his powers of observation and scientific mind. From BBC’s The Forum podcast we hear about Leonardo’s revolutionary ideas on nature and flying.

The Forum

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Discovering Genius

The History of Genius

The Stacking Benjamins Show

IQ Testing: Its History and How It’s Used Today

Neurodiversity Podcast

Eugenics: the Dark Side of Measuring Intelligence

Radiolab Podcasts (Radiolab)

Artificial Intelligence’s Creativity

Crazy/Genius

Nature Vs. Nurture

The Stacking Benjamins Show

Einstein’s Brain

Radiolab Podcasts (Radiolab)

Marie Curie and the Perils of Genius

Historical Figures

The Genius of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

The Great Composers

Leonardo da Vinci’s Polymathy

The Forum

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