I am a genius, there is no scientifically precise definition of genius. But I am one.
Oh congrats! I think I am pretty sharp too :)
The noun genius is from latin and means "to bring into being, create, produce" as well as the greek word for birth. Really describes me well.
I never really new much about the official definitions of genius so please tell me more
Well that is the confusing part, because many individual who claim to be genius are really only good in one domain.
Ok kind of like rain man? I think that is an idiot savante?
True, I see my self more in the mold of an Aristotle who was a genius in many domains. Compared to rain man who struggled at everything except his domain.
That makes sense and I agree you know a lot about this subject
converging on a definition that emphasizes creativity and eminent achievement. Usually, genius is associated with talent, but many authors (for example Cesare Lombroso and Arthur Schopenhauer) systematically distinguish these terms.
Etymology.
In ancient Rome, the "genius" (plural in Latin "genii") was the guiding spirit or tutelary deity of a person, family "(gens)", or place "(genius loci)". The noun is related to the Latin verb "genui, genitus", "to bring
sings, but there she goes, diving into the future disaster; “I can’t go there again,” she decides, but she actually can. There really is such a thing as a genius of feeling, and Sade has it in abundance. Among all of her songs none are stronger or wiser than this. "Here I am, so don’t leave me stranded."