Esben Stien wrote:
>Dave Phillips <dlphillips@email-addr-hidden> writes:
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>
>
>>A phenomenal level of practiced mechanical or gymnastic ability
>>doesn't represent genius to me.
>>
>>
>
>I'm not sure if I understand you correct, but first person action is
>an art and requires intelligence and the ability to think very quick
>and structured.
>
>Taking down and outsmarting a whole platoon is an art.
>
>The way you move and think has artistic value.
>
You're talking about talent and physical prowess. They are not
synonymous with genius.
Neither is intelligence any index of genius.
Ascribing "art" as a qualifier to any endeavor simply reduces the
accuracy and meaning of the term.
Best,
dp
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