By Eric J. Weiner
"An highbrow odyssey, a traveler's diary, and a comic book novel all rolled into one. shrewdpermanent, unique, and completely delightful." —Daniel Gilbert, Harvard professor and bestselling writer of Stumbling on Happiness
"A captivating mixture of heritage and knowledge cloaked as a rollicking travelogue." —Walter Isaacson, bestselling writer of Steve Jobs
Travel the area with Eric Weiner, the New York Times bestselling writer of The Geography of Bliss, as he trips from Athens to Silicon Valley—and all through heritage, too—to exhibit how artistic genius prospers in particular locations at particular times.
In The Geography of Genius, acclaimed go back and forth author Weiner units out to ascertain the relationship among the environment and our such a lot cutting edge rules. He explores the heritage of areas, like Vienna of 1900, Renaissance Florence, historical Athens, tune Dynasty Hangzhou, and Silicon Valley, to teach how sure city settings are conducive to ingenuity. And, along with his trademark insightful humor, he walks a similar paths because the geniuses who flourished in those settings to determine if the spirit of what encouraged figures like Socrates, Michelangelo, and Leonardo is still. In those locations, Weiner asks, "What used to be within the air, and will we bottle it?"
This hyperlink will be traced again via historical past: Darwin's idea of evolution gelled whereas he used to be using in a carriage. Freud did his top pondering at this favourite espresso apartment. Beethoven, like many geniuses, most popular lengthy walks within the woods.
Sharp and provocative, The Geography of Genius redefines the argument approximately how genius got here to be. His reevaluation of the significance of tradition in nurturing creativity is an educated romp via background that may definitely jumpstart a countrywide dialog.
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Best British meals: England (see Chapter 10) once had a reputation for serving the worst food in Europe. Traditional favorites still include shepherd’s pie (ground lamb capped by mashed potatoes), fish and chips, and bangers and mash (sausages and mashed potatoes). But, oh, how times have changed. Much to Paris’s chagrin, London now enjoys the hottest restaurant scene in Europe, and its celebrity chefs and designer dining spots surf the crest of modern cooking trends and serve the hippest fusion cuisines.
Tips for Successful Trip Planning When planning your trip — both the whole trip and the daily schedule — make sure to leave room for downtime, changing plans, and spontaneity: ߜ Make time for relaxation. For every seven days of rigorous sightseeing, plan at least one day for doing little or nothing. ߜ Mentally prepare yourself for those inevitable changes in your plans. You never know when circumstances will cause you to miss a train, for example. Try to rethink your altered situation in order to make the most of your revised circumstances.
Over the Alps in Austria (see Chapter 16), you can visit Vienna, a city that was once capital of the giant Austro-Hungarian Empire and still retains its refined architectural and artistic grandeur. Steep yourself in this heritage by climbing the cathedral towers, sipping coffee at a famous cafe, admiring the masterpieces of the Kunsthistoriches Museum, or taking in a performance at the renowned Vienna State Opera house — Vienna is, after all, one of the great music centers of Europe, where Mozart, Johann Strauss, and other famous composers made their careers.