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Why most billionaires aren’t geniuses and most geniuses aren’t billionaires, explained by political scientist Brian Klaas.

Psychologist Mary C. Murphy explains why growth-mindset teams outperform those centered around a lone genius.

The answer may lie in the power to see far, far beyond yourself.

Many mavericks look to Einstein as a unique figure, whose lone genius revolutionized the Universe. The big problem? It isn’t true.

Studying why innovation clusters form can shed light on how to better promote research and growth.

Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.

The combined intellectual heft of multiple “big thinkers” delivered arguably the most successful scientific theory in history.

Why the advertising legend — and author of Alchemy — believes that inefficiency can be genius and insects can unlock innovation.

Stockholm has been called a “unicorn factory” for its success with new businesses. A unique connection with sports philosophy helps explain why.

What makes some scientists culturally significant, while others remain in obscurity? Well, there’s a science to it.

Are fools happy and geniuses disorganized — or is that a mistaken stereotype?

The rise and fall of Josh Harris — the genius who anticipated the digital revolution just a little too soon.

Self-help often distills philosophical ideas for the modern ear. Sometimes, its better to go back to the source.

With great genius comes great rigidity. Professor Barabara Oakley on how to stay mentally agile — and get smarter as a result:

Geniuses and prodigies are captivating. But generalists rule the world.

“We’re at a very critical point in human history where things are about to change dramatically. One of the beauties of these AI tools is you now can just be anything that you dreamt of being.”

Journalist Steven Kotler on digital immortality and the tech that could keep us “alive,” forever.

The Santa Fe Institute is a cradle of modern research. Our host Kmele meets some of the brilliant minds who work there.

After Albert Einstein’s death in 1955, a pathologist—searching for the secret of genius—removed, dissected, and ultimately stole the mathematician’s brain.

Science writer George Musser on the unsung role of friendship in science’s biggest discoveries.

Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.

Science and philosophy seem to be separate fields, but philosophical advancements have made the world more accepting of debate and unorthodox ideas.

The most celebrated genius in human history didn’t just revolutionize physics, but taught many valuable lessons about living a better life.

During the industrial era the cost of artificial light fell off a cliff — and the road to illumination was paved with ingenuity and slaughter.

Storytelling skills are not just for entertainment — practical exercises used by the cream of Hollywood can transform your work-life.

“Isn’t it enough to see that a garden is beautiful without having to believe that there are fairies at the bottom of it too?”

When we view hard work as a sign of low aptitude, it harms our ability to learn and grow.

The smartest person in the world was Isaac Newton, a true polymath whose brilliance never has been, nor ever will be, surpassed.

Actor, author, and director Jesse Eisenberg demystifies the role of anxiety and self-doubt in leadership.

Yes, you CAN be a “math person” — as long as you follow these learning techniques.