Another Lie Exposed

It just boggles my mind how a bunch of "scientists" can put out unproven theories and state them as fact. (The most popular one out there at present is the "chemical imbalance in your brain.") The public sees these folks as the experts and never thinks to question their methods or intentions.

Here's one of my favorite lies: There is a correlation between genius and insanity. Usually their proof comes down to anecdotes about Van Gogh or some other genius who was crazy or eccentric. Well folks, that's just not proof! The problem is these scientists are not very skillful observers. (In fact, studies have shown that they guess wrong more often than the man in the street about things like "will this man rape and murder again after we let him out of jail.")

So what effect does the above lie have on an unsuspecting society. Well, for one thing, it makes it dangerous to be a genius. After all, you'll be flirting with insanity. How many above average kids have been taken to see the school counselor for nothing more than being above average. It's dangerous, folks! This lie is just another way to keep us all at the same low level of mediocrity. (See my post called "Flat Liners.")

So the next time someone says to you that there's a correlation between genius and insanity, just ask them how come there are so many stupid crazy people around.