Humorous comic strip I found about an intellectually-gifted child. Click on the strip to see more.
Author: James Bishop, Ph.D.
The Phrase “Registered Gifted” Trademarked, But You Will Never Guess by Whom
On July 16, 2013, five separate trademark applications were filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office for protection of the phrase “Registered Gifted.” While this might seem like a move an organization such as the National Association for Read More …
A Small Slum in Paraguay Demonstrates Creativity with the Melodic Use of Trash
The following story of a small slum in Paraguay illustrates a number of characteristics associated with giftedness and talent: creativity, innovation, artistry, and (most importantly) resiliency. It is a beautiful and remarkable story. Find out more about the Recycled Orchestra Read More …
Are Children Born Gifted?
The long-held, common belief among theorists in the gifted arena is that a small percentage of the human population is born with a genetic potential for exceling in specific areas of human endeavors, such as art or science. The aim Read More …
Gifted Hyper Polyglot Tim Doner Speaks 20 Languages
Radical Media’s THINKR channel on YouTube is spotlighting Tim Doner, a gifted 17-year-old teenager from New York who is an example of a hyper polyglot – someone who speaks multiple languages. In the case of Doner, that number is currently Read More …
Stunning Reflection on the Consequences of Bullying a Testament to Creativity
This short film illustrating a spoken word performance by Canadian poet Shane Koyczan is an impressive and powerful statement about bullying and the struggles of the marginalized in society – issues that are often part of the struggles of the Read More …
Does the New Superman Movie Reflect Society’s Fear of the Gifted?
This June, Warner Brothers relaunched the Superman film franchise with the release of Man of Steel. This interpretation of the Superman story takes a different approach to the revelation of the “strange visitor from another planet” with “powers and abilities Read More …
Media Watch: Sherlock Holmes Living with Intensity on “Elementary”
On last week’s season finale of the CBS series Elementary, a contemporary take on the Sherlock Holmes story, Sherlock learned that the love of his life, Irene Adler (whom he believed had been murdered by his mysterious arch-enemy Moriarty) was Read More …
Gifted News Round Up
The following are some recent gifted and gifted-related news stories for your consumption.
Business Insider Gives Us Top Reasons Why It’s Awesome and Horrible to Be Labeled Gifted
Business Insider recently aggregated the results of a Reddit survey and identified the top 20 reasons why being labeled gifted is a positive thing and the top 19 reasons why it is a negative thing. It makes for pretty interesting Read More …