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Opinion: Why the mad artistic genius trope doesn't stand up to scientific scrutiny
January 12, 2026
LONDON, England, Jan. 12 -- The University College London issued the following news:

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Opinion: Why the mad artistic genius trope doesn't stand up to scientific scrutiny

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Writing for The Conversation, Professor Daisy Fancourt (UCL Institute of Epidemiology & Health Care) debunks the 'mad artistic genius' theory and explores the complexities behind the stereotype.

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