Two Texas blues guitar-playing brothers One solid, brilliant -- a dedicated master ... The second a bit of a mess -- and one of the greatest geniuses the instrument has seen For 30 years they pass guitars, hot licks, sundry substances, and lovely women
How many times have you arrived at work, exchanged greetings with your colleagues, attended a meeting or two, and then sat down at your desk overcome by the incredible feeling that you were surrounded by geniuses? And how many times have you headed home from work, looked around, and been struck with an awesome sense that you were surrounded by a world of geniuses and brilliant ideas? If you're like most people, caught up in the stress of work and everyday life, the answer is a resounding "never!" But that's all about to change
Do your friends call you Einstein? Do you laugh at the ease of the New York Times crossword puzzles? Is your IQ off the chart? If you answered yes to any of these questions, your career choice has already been made.
In this unusual and penetrating work, Clifford Pickover internationally recognized science popularizer - takes us on a wild ride through the bizarre lives of brilliant, but eccentric geniuses who made significant contributions to science and philosophy.
Unveiling the hidden secrets of a number of the most intelligent and prolific real-life mad scientists, Pickover delights us with unexpected stories of their obsessive personalities and strange phobias. These common threads lead us to wonder if creativity and genius are inextricably linked to madness.
A highly entertaining collection of oddity and mischief, this original new work playfully uncovers the scandalous details that lurk behind the unseemly lives of these geniuses.
