Chaos And Destruction In Eric Weiner's Geography Of Genius

A genius is a term roughly used to describe one who has exceptional talent, ability and success. What is often not mentioned is the arduous climb that begins in childhood in order to blossom into a true genius. For a genius is inherently born with a specific talent, as all are, but how one develops and grows with that inner talent us what truly creates a genius. Eric Weiner’s Geography of Genius only begins to delve into to the depths of a true genius, the rest of the research is up to the readers themselves. A genius is brilliant- a genius is wise. A genius is powerful, colorful and wild, but the way they become this extraordinary human is based off of life and growth. The way a person kindles the fire within them to grow into a genius is something that can …show more content…
In the most simple terms, struggle creates success. Without having barriers to cross and boundaries to jump, one would not know the things they are truly capable of in times of need. This phrase in itself completely summarizes the development of a genius. The most miraculous geniuses in the world came from little to nothing and channeled all of their creative energy into becoming who they are. In Eric Weiner’s novel Geography of Genius, he discusses the chaos and destruction that engulfs the city of Calcutta, India. This city is ridden with poverty and pain, yet they somehow have birthed some of the most beautifully developed geniuses. Weiner states in his novel, “The creative person collaborates with chaos, but collaboration is not the same as capitulation. Perennial chaos is hardly conducive to creativity any more than perfect order is.”(Weiner 356). Chaos develops a place for creativity and, a special kind of creativity only found in the heart and mind of a genius. Without this chaos- this disorder and disaster, those with the