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by imranq 3463 days ago
Personally I think the goal isnt to be called a "genius". That seems like a trick for parties - like to show off ones intellect like a lion shows off his roar at a zoo. Sometimes I feel we worship at the altar of genius way too much.

I'd rather take smarts and apply them to have better relationships, discover new and wonderful things, and build things i and other people find useful.

Being labeled as a genius seems like a huge drag.