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Frequently, high IQ is labeled as genius, but that is a very narrow definition of genius and should be avoided when evaluating one's capacity to be an effective executive in life and business. Such genius may be criticized in the same sense as [[Specialization is for Insects]]. | Frequently, high IQ is labeled as genius, but that is a very narrow definition of genius and should be avoided when evaluating one's capacity to be an effective executive in life and business. Such genius may be criticized in the same sense as [[Specialization is for Insects]]. | ||
In the above sense, good genius is integrated, maladaptive genius is specialized and insufficient for [[Solving Pressing World Issues]], which are increasingly complex and integrated. | |||
=Genius for a Better World= | =Genius for a Better World= | ||
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Genius is the ability to hold two opposing viewpoints at the same time, and still be able to function. This implies the creativity, ability to distinguish nuance, and be sufficiently informed with a highly accurate mental model of reality.
Frequently, high IQ is labeled as genius, but that is a very narrow definition of genius and should be avoided when evaluating one's capacity to be an effective executive in life and business. Such genius may be criticized in the same sense as Specialization is for Insects.
In the above sense, good genius is integrated, maladaptive genius is specialized and insufficient for Solving Pressing World Issues, which are increasingly complex and integrated.
Genius for a Better World
Intellectual genius, with the caveat of The Best and the Brightest, is found in 1/1000 people. [1]. OSE favors integrated genius - meaning holistic thinkers of lifelong emergence - who learn the skills to be authentic stewards of the world. We envision a meritocracy based on the wisdom of elders, as the world transitions from authoritarian to democratic regimes. Genius is the part of gaining responsibility, in order to displace dependence.
Genius Escape Velocity
At a certain point, once a person picks up enough 'hooks' - see Hook Theory of Memory - then one can hang more content in an unlimited way. Once one has enough content across disciplines, one can make further connections to produce creativity that to a normal person looks superhuman. When a person attains this high level of creativity, nothing is impossible, and this creativity is a powerful tool for human progress. Anybody with discipline can learn such genius, and teaching this genius in the intent of the 1000 Hour Curriculum.