2007-02-07 14:58:54 · 16 answers · asked by lipglossstephy 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Trivia
Geniuses, or more appropriately, genii (like octopi) can be both, from my perspective. One can work hard to reach hopeful aspirations. That is genius. One can build himself up to the level of genius, through academic goals. That is genius. One can be skilled in caring, honesty, and loyalty. That is genius.
One can argue, however that genius is "formed in the code of the genes" or the like, and that cannot be wholly disregarded. In some cases, people are born with better capability, mental qualities, or "intelligence". Sometimes a small difference in the brain structure can cause a higher capability.
However, how much you know does not make you genius. IQ is just how many random facts and concepts you can cram into your head. Aptitude, or the capability or willingness to learn, is the real genius. Take Einstein, for example, one of the few widely regarded as a genius. He failed math at school. He did not know much. But he continued to try, and stay on a problem and was capable of doing it, and that is why he is a genius.
2007-02-08 16:19:04 · answer #1 · answered by Daniel Y 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely born. Once born with a high IQ ( genius is over 170) its then a case of education and environment. There are geniuses driving cabs or unemployed.
2007-02-07 20:07:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well if genius were born
then we could pin point genius down by genes
there would be smart genes
so then by that you should be able to breed geniuses and have genius babies
WRONG
genius are made not born
genius come from out no where any where
like the bird man of Alcatraz
2007-02-07 15:13:47 · answer #3 · answered by niffirg 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The potential for genius is encoded at birth. But genius itself comes from work and sacrifice. I know a lot of smart people who have done absolutely nothing with their lives and I've seen people who had to fight for every c minus do great things. While being born encoded for genius can be an advantage, it is neither the be-all, nor the end-all.
That's just one person's opinion though.
2007-02-07 15:18:25 · answer #4 · answered by wolfmankav 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that geniuses are born and are made.
2007-02-10 03:13:35 · answer #5 · answered by ryvetteus2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both. Scientifically it has been shown that genes play a role in a person's IQ, but if people are not subject to the right environment or does not put any effort into exanding their intelligence and abilities then will not work up to their full potential.
2007-02-07 15:21:18 · answer #6 · answered by blue_girl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
geniuses are first born and then by little effort they make themselves genius too
2007-02-11 05:03:08 · answer #7 · answered by akhilesh_7april 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes on both. You have to be born with the capacity to become a genius but if you do not work hard you wont be one.
2007-02-08 23:18:58 · answer #8 · answered by Bloodsucker 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
60% born + 40% made =100% genius
2007-02-07 16:23:41 · answer #9 · answered by Von 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Geniuses are made...by me...in a lab!
Now that you know this, I will have to kill you.
2007-02-07 15:59:54 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋