An interesting study from New Zealand says it does…
Satoshi Kanazawa, a psychologist at the University of Canterbury in New Zealand, compiled a database of the biographies of 280 great scientists, noting their age at the time when they made their greatest work.
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Within five years of making their nuptial vows, nearly a quarter of married scientists had made their last significant contribution to history’s hall of fame.
“Scientists rather quickly desist (from their careers) after their marriage, while unmarried scientists continue to make great scientific contributions later in their lives,” says Dr Kanazawa.
[Source: ABC News]
Well, I’m not really sure about that, I don’t think it tames genius or turns off the tap as the study says. I just think that in many cases being a researcher or a pioneer in something doesn’t really pay well enough, and with the person’s new obligations, they prefer to take on something more financially rewarding instead of something more professionally/scientifically rewarding.
In the end, I think it boils down to the person’s nature and personality, whether they’re the kind that takes risks and puts everything on the line for their purpose or whether they’re the kind that takes the safe way to financial stability.
I must agree with the above commenter!!
This is obviously bias-pseudo scientific hogwash-
Not accurate or logical in the least, these men could have been closet gay or sexist..
Innacurate for lack of personal background.
One cannot say this four thousands if not millions of ‘genius males’, let us mention it’s bias for female genius as well, apparently they don’t have this problem?
What does the genius of alexandria, Hypatia being dragged to her death by men mean?
( ok not on subject, but honestly)
I can partially disprove this in just a few seconds of time.
Ed & Nancy Keinholz, made their best work together, while married….
Jan & Eva Svankmajer- endless brilliance
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_%C5%A0vankmajer
Bach-
endless brilliance & 7 children to top it off
let’s throw Mozart into the pile
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/music/bios/bach/
bjork & matthew barney, making their greatest work evern
John Forbes Nash JR
francis bacon painter- made his best works always in a relationship-
Sam Shepard & Jessica Lange, Shepard is better than ever
The now divorced Penn made his greatest work while married
If people cannot get along & or don’t have a fulfilling sex life this effects any relationship temporary or long term & in genius of both sexes
Sexton, picasso- I could list thousands of examples
All the variety is impossible to point out & quite complex!!!!!!!
No one is going to tell me that the depressed bachelor with the golden retriever & a 6 pack in his fridge 24/7 has ‘seen the light’, or a woman with implants & a bottle of white wine in home 24/7.
Let’s pare this down to one possible fact
genius does well with genius
& I hate to burst this pseudo scientists bubble-
But all people, not just genius’s thrive with attention, obviously.
A person or a genius will just have to work hard to get it, & more of it. I think these ‘men’ just gave up.
neuro science which outdates this study proves that the brain can grow at any pont in life & especially with practice & hard work. This goes for both sexes.
I am certain many educated & rational individuals would be in agreement with me that this study is ludicrous & never should have gotten any media attention.
He should waste his time studying bachelors that lost their edge.
& leave all the genius to the men & women allied genius’s who have given us the greatest works of all human civilization..
Ah must add marie Curie & her husband, they made history while married..
Someone will come along to add more to the list.
So as not to irrationally dissuade genius teamwork & creativity, & in the sciences- among males & females , who are coupled or wed, with or without child.
Have to- add christopher walken who’s been married for over 30 years to the same woman.
He is- absolutely better- than ever. & explains quite well what finding a good creative match means & that it is definitely inclusive of being with another changing growing creative individual.
If I may I do believe I shall be visiting here every now & then to add more.