We mustn't forget how quickly the visions of genius become the canned goods of intellectuals.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Genius is quickly standardized and turned into safe intellectual products. Original vision loses its edge when accepted by the mainstream.
- In plain terms
- Great ideas are soon turned into bland, acceptable products for intellectuals.
- What can you take from it?
- Be wary of how quickly genius becomes standardized.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do ideas lose their edge?
- Is safety bad for art?
Another view
Standardization helps spread ideas to wider audiences.
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