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> It's divisive and trivialises the accomplishments and struggles of people who aren't "geniuses". I agree. But I will add that it also devalues the hard work
by kartan 10y ago
> It's divisive and trivialises the accomplishments and struggles of people who aren't "geniuses".
I agree. But I will add that it also devalues the hard work of "geniuses". The concept of "geniuses" don't bring any value to anyone, except to novel writers. :)
- Isamu 10y agoExactly, it trivializes both the "geniuses" hard work and the hard work of anyone trying to do something non-trivial.
- Godel_unicode 10y agoI find this attitude particularly strange, given that I find stories about geniuses inspiring. I like to read about/talk with people who are elite in their field of endeavor, I find it amazing what they can accomplish with hard work and grit. I do find the excuse "oh, he's a genius, I can't do that" to be annoying though, maybe that's what you're referring to?