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So, the 2015 MacArthur ‘genius grant’ winners have been announced, and surprise-surprise, two TED Fellows made it to the list. But hold on a minute, are these folks truly geniuses or did they just get lucky? Let’s take a closer look at Patrick Awuah and LaToya Ruby Frazier.
The genius of Patrick Awuah
We’re told that Mr. Awuah is an education visionary from Ghana who founded Ashesi University. They say he’s transforming higher education in Africa by providing quality education to young minds. Well, color me skeptical! How can one person single-handedly revolutionize an entire continent’s educational system? Sounds like a tall tale to me.
The enigma of LaToya Ruby Frazier
Now let’s talk about Ms. Frazier, the photographer from Braddock, Pennsylvania. She supposedly captures images that expose social inequality and racial discrimination in America. Really now? I’ve seen my fair share of photographs depicting injustice; does that make me a genius too?
Awarding ‘genius grants’: A questionable practice
This whole concept of awarding so-called ‘genius grants’ seems dubious at best. Who decides who gets these grants anyway? And what qualifies someone as a genius? It all sounds rather arbitrary if you ask me.
In conclusion…
While it may be tempting to label these individuals as geniuses simply because they received prestigious awards, we must approach such claims with caution. The true measure of genius lies not in accolades but in lasting impact and groundbreaking contributions to society – something that cannot be determined by a grant committee. So, let’s not get carried away with the hype and remember that true genius is often found in the most unexpected places.
