<blockquote> This week, Scott sits down with acclaimed journalist and Atlantic staff writer Helen Lewis to explore her latest book,&nbsp;The Genius Myth: A Curious History of a Dangerous Idea. Together, they examine how society defines&mdash;and often distorts&mdash;the concept of genius. Helen argues that there&rsquo;s no universal, objective definition of genius, and that the people we anoint as such often reflect what a culture values, rather than any absolute measure of brilliance. This &ldquo;genius&rdquo; label, she suggests, grants select individuals undue latitude and props up misleading narratives about creativity, intelligence, and individual achievement. Scott&nbsp;and Helen also dig into the misuse and limitations of IQ, shared myths about extraordinary minds, and the social consequences of genius worship. </blockquote>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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