I think most genius ideas go unrecognized or are actively fought against because people prefer the status quo just out of familiarity or because it's what every

I think most genius ideas go unrecognized or are actively fought against because people prefer the status quo just out of familiarity or because it's what everyone else is doing. But people are also highly social animals and often operate in hierarchies. So the ability to effectively position oneself socially seems key to having genius ideas or cognitive abilities recognized. That or having a friend with those characteristics.