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Exploring the intricate nature of creative genius, Dean Keith Simonton combines scientific research with historical anecdotes from figures like Newton and Woolf. He delves into the origins of IQ tests and their application to historical geniuses, contrasting IQ scores with actual achievements. Simonton distinguishes between artistic and scientific genius, revealing the nuanced and often contradictory traits that define them. His checklist offers a fresh perspective on understanding and potentially nurturing one's own creative potential.
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The Genius Checklist: Nine Paradoxical Tips on How You Can Become a Creative Genius, Dean Keith Simonton
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- 2018
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- Title
- The Genius Checklist: Nine Paradoxical Tips on How You Can Become a Creative Genius
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Dean Keith Simonton
- Publisher
- MIT Press
- Released
- 2018
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 336
- ISBN13
- 9780262038119
- Category
- Psychology
- Description
- Exploring the intricate nature of creative genius, Dean Keith Simonton combines scientific research with historical anecdotes from figures like Newton and Woolf. He delves into the origins of IQ tests and their application to historical geniuses, contrasting IQ scores with actual achievements. Simonton distinguishes between artistic and scientific genius, revealing the nuanced and often contradictory traits that define them. His checklist offers a fresh perspective on understanding and potentially nurturing one's own creative potential.