Emperor of Eccentricity : Exploring the Mind of Howard Hughes
Was Howard Hughes a visionary entrepreneur, or was his brilliance ultimately consumed by his own mind? In this episode of The Mad Genius Thesis, we explore Empire: The Life, Legend, and Madness of Howard Hughes by Donald L. Barlett and James B. Steele, examining the fine line between innovation and mental instability. From revolutionizing aviation and filmmaking to his spiral into paranoia, isolation, and addiction, Hughes embodied both extraordinary creativity and the devastating effects of unchecked mental illness. Did his genius fuel his decline, or was his brilliance a desperate attempt to outrun his deepest fears?
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