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Topic: The Myth of Genius
Warm up: When you hear the words “genius inventor/creator”, who do you think of? Do you believe these people are special in some way?
Part1: Video
Part2: The eureka moment
eureka: (exclamation) a cry of joy or satisfaction when one discovers something great or achieves success in something they are trying to do; often associated with genius inventors (as something they say in such moment).
Discussion question: Tell us an experience you’ve had where smaller ideas lead to a bigger one.
Part 3: The expert.
Discussion question: There’s nothing a non-expert can add to a discussion that an expert wouldn’t already be aware of. Discuss.
Vocabulary:
myth: (n.) a story or belief that isn’t true
lone wolf: (n.) used to refer to someone who works alone, doesn’t accept help from others
debunk: (v.) prove to the public that something is untrue
marshal: (v.) assemble or gather people
cede control: (v.) give control to someone else
empirical: (adj.) based on observation and experience rather than pure logic
game-changing: (adj.) revolutionary; that which changes the way something is done
gush about: (v.) speak passionately about something non-stop
dismiss: (v.) not consider something’s or someone’s worth or achievements
momentum: (n.) (in this case) a good, natural rhythm of progress
dealstorm: (n.) (neologism)word invented by Tim Sanders; “dealstorming combines the creative energy of brainstorming with the linear process of deal-making”
vexing: (adj.) frustrating
steep in: (v.) become involved or practice an activity deeply
domain: (n.) area or field
convergence: (n.) different things aligning or interacting
shut (someone) down: (v.) cause someone to become non-verbal or non-interactive
billing: (n.) (in business) sending invoices to customers about the payments they owe the company.
Discussion Questions:
- Can you think of any historical figures or contemporary creators who defy these myths of genius? What makes their creative journeys different from the traditional narratives?
- In what ways does the perpetuation of these myths in popular culture affect aspiring artists, inventors, and innovators? How might it hinder their growth and creative development?
- How can we shift our societal perception of creativity away from these myths and towards a more realistic understanding of the creative process?
