I Am A Mad Genius - 982 Words

A mad genius: a person that has an extraordinarily high IQ, and is often overly â€Å"eccentric†. Scientists, and historians have been debating for years if there is a link between madness, and intelligence. Many Scientists have been proclaimed as a â€Å"mad genius.† This list includes Nicola Tesla, who is â€Å"the man that created the 20th century.† While he may be extremely intelligent, â€Å"he suffered from an extreme case of OCD, and germephopia. He also would refuse to touch anything round† (Bayne) . Tesla is the reason that I am writing this essay. I have always been a fan of him, his work, and his insanity. So is there a link between genius, and madness, or is it just a matter of chance? First, what does â€Å"madness† mean? Madness: â€Å"a state of severe mental illness, or behavior or thinking that is very foolish or dangerous† (Merriam). Basically, if you are mad, you either have a mental illness, or you are not aware of reality†¦ or both. Intellectuals have a harder time in social situations, thus leading to mental illness such as depression, anxiety, and panic attacks. However this is caused by a physical situation, and the link most scientists are looking for is a predetermined chemical, and genetic psychological link. Aside from the less severe mental illnesses, higher IQ’s also lead to a higher chance to have a case of dementia, schizophrenia, psychosis, and bipolar disorder. In some cases the genius does not have the mental illness, but their closest family does. Albert Einstein:Show MoreRelatedInsanity Essay921 Words   |  4 Pagesâ€Å" The distance between insanity and genius is measured only by success, â€Å" as Bruce Feir stein would say. The insane are merely the ones who are not given their chance to change the world. They are, instead, locked away before society begins to take grip on the ravings of the mad man. Genius, on the other hand, is what is created when the insane are given their time to speak out. 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