I don't think the concept of a genius programmer is detrimental attitude. Some people have competitive attitudes, and will only push them self further if there

I don't think the concept of a genius programmer is detrimental attitude. Some people have competitive attitudes, and will only push them self further if there is someone which they could potentially compare themselves to. What this article really is is an attempt to deal with the impostor symptom by using the example of a genius programmer. A good read nevertheless.