Article in Slate today about Genius, what it means, and how we use the label.  No real conclusions, but a solid quick read to start a discussion. How we use and abuse the word genius. – By Ron Rosenbaum – Slate Magazine

Bobby Fischer, the American chess genius, has passed away at the age of 64. I was only passingly familiar with Fischer’s life and history, mostly from a few articles I read in 2005 when he was arrested in Japan and renounced his U.S. citizenship. I found some time to read through a few obituaries, and […]