The curse of genius
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Do you ever think to yourself, “Wow, I’m a genius”? If so, it’s first worth considering whether you’re a narcissist. Second, you’re probably overestimating your abilities
The brain is an immensely complex organ, which changes radically as it ages. In 2018 we looked at how to nurture naturally gifted young minds (and explained why IQ tests are far from perfect). And if all this brainpower leaves you feeling a little deficient, know that being clever isn’t all it’s cracked up to be
Bo Franklin, Senior digital editor
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