Geniuses

What makes a person a genius?
A google search finds these results:
gen·ius  (jnys)

n. pl. gen·ius·es

1.

a. Extraordinary intellectual and creative power.

b. A person of extraordinary intellect and talent: "One is not born a genius, one becomes a genius" (Simone de Beauvoir).

c. A person who has an exceptionally high intelligence quotient, typically above 140.

2.

a. A strong natural talent, aptitude, or inclination: has a genius for choosing the right words.

b. One who has such a talent or inclination: a genius at diplomacy.

3. The prevailing spirit or distinctive character, as of a place, a person, or an era: the genius of Elizabethan England.

4. pl. ge·ni·i (jn-) Roman Mythology A tutelary deity or guardian spirit of a person or place.

5. A person who has great influence over another.

6. A jinni in Muslim mythology.

While this is not quite a perfect example, I'll use it for now.
I do LOVE the quote that was up there "One is not born a genius, one becomes a genius" -Simone de Beauvoir
I really believe that, while it is much easier for someone with a high IQ to be a "genius" it's JUST as easy for someone that's is amazing with people to be a genius too.
They are different names for the same thing, really.
I wonder how many politicians are "people geniuses" but not "economics geniuses" or "government geniuses"?


Different names for the same thing...that phrase reminds me of a death cab for cutie song, of the same name :p
"Different names for the same thing"
It's cool to finally truly "get" the song and the meaning behind it. Or at least what I think is the meaning behind it.


Wow that was a tangent....
Anyhow back to it. I have been, over the last few weeks, in a programming class. It's fun, and cool and all, but he thing that is really getting me, is the powerful tools I'm learning to use. They are so powerful, yet simple!

It's amazing how if you don't understand how it works, you don't "get it."
Sure, people without an understanding can use the magic formula (think the quadratic formula), but those with an understanding don't NEED to memorize the quadratic formula. Because they KNOW why and where and when things are going to move and how. Sure they might end up looking dumb because they are so involved in the HOW that it takes them forever. But once they "get it" it becomes simple. And they move on to higher maths with ease.
I honestly wonder if that is the problem with our current educational system?

Hmm....I recently read this article about the "Quantum Matrix" which was very facinating. Basically they said that Belief is what makes Reality. Not just MY belief, or YOUR belief, but the collective system of Beliefs that are on the Earth/in the Universe/ETC.
They break it down a lot more, in a very scientific manor, which is always nice to see.
While I'm not sure that EVERYTHING can be controlled by Belief, I do wonder about some things. I know that Beliefs about one's self are very important in Psychology. They are half the battle, getting one's Beliefs (conscious or subconscious) about one's self to align with what they say/think/feel they want.

I love it, I'm going to become a Genius, it WILL happen. Maybe I won't be a genius in math, or writing, or quantum physics (not for lack of trying), but I WILL be a Genius in computers, programming, ethical hacking, cognitive psychology, and more.
There are so many things I want to do, but there is not enough time on this world to do it all /: