Quirk or Genius
Quirk or Genius
The collection of sources explores the multifaceted concept of genius and its association
with eccentricity and cognitive differences.
One academic journal excerpt specifically examines the possibility that philosopher Jeremy Bentham exhibited traits
consistent with Asperger’s syndrome, connecting his genius and odd behaviors to this condition. Complementing this,
other texts define eccentricity as unusual but non-maladaptive behavior often linked with genius,
noting that this perceived strangeness might stem from an original or gifted mind.
Furthermore, a systematic review provides empirical evidence that intellectually gifted children exhibit
superior performance in tasks measuring working memory, attention, and processing speed,
with differences observable in psychophysiological data.
Finally, a podcast transcript discusses the socially constructed nature of genius,
arguing that the label is historically contingent, often gendered, and that the
“tortured genius”
myth can excuse bad behavior and hinder proper recognition of talent.
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