Meet Chris Langan, “the world’s smartest man,” as interviewed by Errol Morris. 

Part 2 and Part 3.

Langan was beaten up for being too smart, while luckier kids were praised for being “gifted.”  Lucky them.  Or maybe not?  See also: Malcolm Gladwell’s take on the pernicious notion of precociousness.  (via Mefi)

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