February 2017 Ivan Obolensky The last article asked how induced behavior (instinct) plays a part in the motivation of genius. This article will examine instinct more closely. There are differences between learned and instinctual behavior. Instincts are hardwired into us and are programmed through our genetic makeup. Genetic adaptations take about 25,000 years to emerge as traits in the human … Continue reading The Motivation of Genius, Part II