When you hear the word 'genius,' names like Einstein and Mozart probably spring to mind. Defining what makes them geniuses, however, is much more complicated. Josh and Chuck discuss the many theories about genius in this episode.
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Josh and Chuck dive into the fascinating and frustrating world of genius, exploring what actually makes someone a true genius versus just being really smart. They examine everything from IQ tests and brain structure to creativity and social awkwardness, discussing famous geniuses throughout history while trying to pin down whether genius can actually be measured or defined. Along the way, they tackle competing theories of intelligence, debate whether practice makes perfect, and discover that defining genius might be as elusive as the brilliant minds they're trying to understand.
A Beautiful Mind
2001
2h 15m
★ 7.9
"geniuses aptitude toward social awkwardness. Yeah, a lot of them are generally known as quirky, odd characters. They make up friends, as John Nash did. — Josh references John Nash making up friends when discussing social awkwardness in geniuses, likely alluding to the film's portrayal."
— Josh
Cutthroat Island
1995
2h 4m
★ 5.8
"You brought up Renny Harlan and... Yeah, the pirate movie they made. — Chuck mentions the pirate movie made by director Renny Harlin when discussing Geena Davis being in Mensa."
— Chuck
Good Will Hunting
1997
2h 7m
★ 8.2
"It kind of reminded me of the Goodwill Hunting, like Robin Williams and that other guy. Right. They were friendly rivals. — Josh compares two rival researchers to the friendly rivalry depicted in Good Will Hunting."
— Josh
In Search of...
1977
★ 8.1
"if you're going to go in search of genius with or without Leonard Nimoy — Josh references the show In Search Of when discussing looking for genius in the brain."
— Josh
Midnight Cowboy
1969
1h 53m
★ 7.5
"who can make his way, and Tracy Midnight Cowboy. I'm walking here. — Josh references the famous line from Midnight Cowboy when discussing street smart characters."
— Josh
Pee-wee's Big Adventure
1985
1h 31m
★ 6.5
"I mean, large Marge was a huge factor in Kiwi's big adventure. — Josh references Large Marge from Pee-wee's Big Adventure when discussing female truck drivers."
— Josh
"Like the Seinfelds, remember when Costanza, they kept moving him around because they didn't like him. — Josh compares their situation of being moved to smaller offices to Costanza's workplace experiences."
— Josh
"Ahoy and welcome to the Love Boat. I'm Julie, your cruise director. — Josh opens the episode by referencing The Love Boat as a playful introduction to the show."
— Josh
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