Philosophy · 20 min
Leonardo da Vinci
By Walter Isaacson
Walter Isaacson's biography of Leonardo da Vinci reveals that genius isn't a fixed trait, but a cultivated way of being. This episode explores Leonardo's profound approach to life: an insatiable curiosity, meticulous observation, and seamless interdisciplinary thinking, offering a blueprint for a richer, more engaged existence.
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Philosophy
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20 min
What it is about
genius, curiosity, observation
Who it is for
Best suited to listeners who want a clearer working understanding of genius, curiosity, observation and better judgment in how they apply it.
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Walter Isaacson brings a credible and useful lens to genius, curiosity, observation, with enough subject command to make the book worth hearing.
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