Episode
The UnXplained: The Mystery of Genius
Overview
Genius is widely considered to be the ability to change the world in an incredible way: inventing new technology, deciphering the mysteries of the universe, or creating transcendent art. But where does genius come from? What is the X-factor that makes someone a genius? Is it "good genes"? A proper education? Or do geniuses tap into something much more mysterious and extraordinary?
Details
- Series
- The UnXplained
- Season
- Season 4
- Episode
- Episode 2
- Air date
- 2022-04-01
- Runtime
- 42 min
Episode context
The Mystery of Genius is Episode 2 in Season 4 of The UnXplained. It aired on 2022-04-01. The runtime is 42 min.
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