The Link Between Craziness and Success in America
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The author, John Gartner, argues that the American character, marked by high energy, ambition, and risk-taking, is rooted in a high prevalence of hypomania within the population. He suggests that America's history as a nation of immigrants, drawn by opportunities and fueled by a restless spirit, has created a gene pool enriched with hypomanic tendencies. This temperament, while often associated with success, also comes with downsides such as impulsivity and poor judgment, illustrating a complex relationship between "craziness" and achievement.
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