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### The Genius Myth: A Curious History of a Dangerous Idea

by Helen Lewis

One can tell what a society values by who it labels "genius." In The Genius Myth, journalist Helen Lewis unearths how this one word has shaped, and distorted, ideas of success and achievement. Braiding deep research with her signature wit and lightness, Lewis dissects past and present models of genius in the West, and reveals a far deeper and more interesting picture of human creativity than conventional wisdom allows.

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Book discussion for readers curious about genius; learn how the label shapes success and what it means for creativity.

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