Economy Jan 21 How your neighborhood coffee shop is brewing geniuses Genius, says author Eric Weiner, is not just born, it's created and cultivated, often in cities. And in 1900 Vienna, the coffee shop was imperative to cultivating the creativity necessary for genius. By Paul Solman
Nation Sep 29 Ta-Nehisi Coates deemed a ‘genius,’ trolls the Internet The Atlantic’s Ta-Nehisi Coates joined the latest class of John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Fellows, also known as "geniuses."… By Colleen Shalby
Nation Mar 20 Celebrating Young Genius Why should we wait to recognize genius until later in life? Carlos Watson, CEO of website OZY, joins Gwen Ifill to share details on the new OZY Genius Awards. The award grants 10 college students summer stipends to help them… By News Desk
Aug 15 Watch Beyond Einstein: Exhibit challenges scope of genius By PBS News Hour How common are geniuses? An exhibit on display at the Morgan Library in New York City features dozens of priceless manuscripts and artifacts -- all reflecting the idea of genius throughout world history. But experts say society may be returning… Continue watching
Jul 25 Probing the creative brain By Jenny Marder "As a psychiatrist and neuroscientist who studies creativity, I’ve had the pleasure of working with many gifted and high-profile subjects over the years, but Kurt Vonnegut—dear, funny, eccentric, lovable, tormented Kurt Vonnegut—will always be one of my favorites."… Continue reading
Oct 16 Watch 6:46 Stanley Crouch recounts rise of jazz giant Charlie ‘Bird’ Parker Stanley Crouch recounts rise of jazz giant Charlie 'Bird' Parker… Continue watching
Oct 02 Writers, Photographers, Filmmakers Among 2012 MacArthur Fellows By Tom LeGro Nearly half of this year's MacArthur Fellows come from arts-related fields. Continue reading
Feb 24 Watch Conversation: Jazz Musician Jason Moran Jeffrey Brown talks to jazz musician Jason Moran. Continue watching