Clinical genius is defined by an IQ over about 130-150. A lot of people on these forums meet that criteria, but they don't necessarily define themselves in such terms.
"Genius" is a misnomer in this context anyway. IQ is potential. Genius is fruition.
It's such a pain in the ass trying to get people (specifically - parents) to realize I don't fucking care about the potential.
"You could do so much, you're so smart!"
Here's the part where I wish I could say "Fuck off".
11. I have a strong personality trait to refuse expectations.
"Ok we aren't such things and birds are pretty advanced. They fly and shit from anywhere they want. While we sit on our automatic toilets, they're shitting on people and my car while a cool breeze tickles their anus. That's the life."
A genius would know that he isn't a genius by how stupid they feel when they're working on something they don't understand.
No one is born with an intuition of physical laws (or anything). They study to learn as much as they can, and they feel stupid most of the time spent past the basics. Anyone can do it, it's hard work and some other factors. Some make great discoveries, and some don't.
Genius is just a label given to those that do. Self-labeling is either humorous, misinterpreted from IQ (understandable) or a product of self-importance or authority taken from a number value.
Richard Feynman's IQ was tested as 124. Here's what he has to say about "honours", "labels" and such:
In conclusion, do what you like as best as you can, and don't worry about that stuff.
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