2007-12-12 05:10:47 · 5 answers · asked by youngmisssofie 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Einstein spent quite a bit of time chasing the ladies in spite of being married (link 1). And I think most people consider him to have been a genius. So that's at least one example.
2007-12-12 05:46:41 · answer #1 · answered by Doctor Why 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say so, although it depends on your definition of "genius." At least two classic descriptions would appear to require a good deal of self-control:
(1) the capacity for taking infinite pains;
(2) 10% inspiration and 90% perspiration.
But if genius is high intelligence (in the particular sense of great ability to comprehend a situation or grasp a solution easily), good impulse control does not seem to be required.
I doubt, however, that genius combined with poor impulse control would be beneficial. It might be more dangerous than poor impulse control without genius.
2007-12-12 13:25:30 · answer #2 · answered by Samwise 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've known two nobel prize winnners (Chemistry) and amny brilliant musicians. While they are focused and driven surrounding their work, they all have exhibited poor impu;se control in their lives outside of their area's of expertise. The musicians, for the most part, exhibited poor impulse control nearly all the time, and from my observation of artists of various types, over my 59 years of life, that is common. If you doubt that I have two words for you - Van Gogh.
2007-12-12 14:40:25 · answer #3 · answered by Charlie S 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's worked out for me so far.
2007-12-13 19:13:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
can you be a good driver even-though you are a Democrat?
2007-12-12 13:17:22 · answer #5 · answered by charleszayaz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋