[kragen]

The most interesting book I've found on the motivations of a super-genius is Notes on the Collection of Transfers. https://www.sidis.net/TransfersContents.htm

[watt]

I looked at it and seems this is a collection of inane ramblings about a supremely irrelevant subject: change my mind?

[kragen]

You're beginning to get the idea, if a bit shorthanded in the empathy department.

[softcactus]

I'm not sure I understand. I think I'm missing some context.

[abecedarius]

The context is the author: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_James_Sidis

[kragen]

Look into it. It's fascinating.