Roberto Manzocco is an Italian science writer, journalist, and historian of science who specializes in the history and philosophy of biology, technological innovation, and technological forecasting. After graduating with a degree in philosophy in 1999, he joined the Master's Program in Science Communication at the International School of Advanced Studies (SISSA) in Trieste, Italy. He worked as a science journalist, publishing more than 2000 articles over the course of five years. In 2008, Manzocco earned his Ph.D. in the History of Science at the University of Pisa. From 2008 to 2010, he was an Adjunct Professor in Philosophy of Science at the University of Udine. He has published four books, three in the field of so-called pop philosophy, and one on transhumanism.

Examines genius in a marvelous array of historical contexts

Introduces the Darwinian theory of genius

Explores the main theories of the nature and origin of genius

Chapter 1 - Clearing up the Sky. Sages, Heroes, Saints, and Geniuses.- Chapter 2 - Genius and its siblings.- Chapter 3 - Towards a Darwinian theory of genius.- Chapter 4 - Genius and the Enchanted Loom.- Chapter 5 - The contradictory heart of genius.- Chapter 6 - Forcing the skies.- Chapter 7 - How to become who you are.- Chapter 8 - Genius in the Machine.