Nostr Web Client

Einstein’s ‘genius’ is obvious because his work still explains the universe…as far as I’m aware? Hitler’s work was politics and war, and that ended in total collapse. I can’t see why people see him as a ‘genius’? Words are so fucking confusing. If outcomes don’t matter then surely everyone with potential is a ‘genius’?

markusturm 1d ago 💬 1

i don't understand why you are writing "see him", there is a standard test for it, it's not a matter of opinion.

And in the Einstein example i just made the point that

"he was a genius and still fell for socialism."

i also don't see why outcomes should be relevant in this question.

Reply to this note

Please Login to reply.

Discussion

SimOne 1d ago 💬 1

😅 I can’t tell if you’re taking the piss? You previously said he wasn’t a genius?

So as far as I’m aware IQ is a measure of cognitive capacity (no mention of genius).

And ‘Genius’ is a label we give in retrospect, not a measurable trait. (That’s why I said “see him”.)

They are the definitions I adhere to.

I agree one can be a genius (Einstein E = mc²) and make bad choices, that’s innately human.

markusturm 1d ago 💬 1

i said i believe he was not a genius

SimOne 1d ago 💬 1

I was just referencing your earlier comment, it’s still in the thread. If your position is different now, that’s obviously fine.

markusturm 1d ago

it's not, but we switcht to IQ, and that's a kind of standard test.

anyway