The Genius Myth: The Dangerous Allure of Rebels, Monsters and Rule-Breakers

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Published Jun 19, 2025

352 pages

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Paul Sanusi

Feb 05, 2026

8/10 stars

Great look at the history of the Genius label. Also grants insights into the myth building around celebrated geniuses of the past.

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