[Wonder Warthog]

"And I would add "possession of a Nobel Prize" to that list."

Don't confuse the Nobels given for "peace" and "literature" to those given for the science fields. Those are still very much given on merit. He who possesses a Nobel in chemistry, physics, medicine, etc. probably "is" a genius.

[Albion Wilde]

Don't confuse the Nobels given for "peace" and "literature" to those given for the science fields. Those are still very much given on merit.

I do agree with you there; and had the second thought after I posted, but didn't post a correction. Thanks for bringing it up.