Darkness Visible, William Styron's memoir of major depression

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The Mad Genius Thesis

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Is there a thin line between brilliance and madness? The Mad Genius Thesis podcast investigates the complex and often controversial relationship between creativity and what we variously call madness—whether it’s labeled mental illness, neurodivergence, or simply the wild temperament of genius. Each episode explores cutting-edge research in psychology, neuroscience, and the creative arts to understand how extraordinary minds work—and why they so often seem to walk the edge. We unpack the myths of the “mad genius,” examine the lives of history’s most electrifying creators, and challenge the assu

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Darkness Visible, William Styron's memoir of major depression

The Mad Genius Thesis

14 minutes 23 seconds

8 months ago

Darkness Visible, William Styron's memoir of major depression

In this episode of The Mad Genius Thesis Podcast, we explore Darkness Visible: A Memoir of Madness by William Styron, a raw and deeply personal account of the author’s battle with severe depression. Styron takes us through his descent into despair, hospitalization, and the fight for recovery, offering a rare glimpse into the inner world of a creative mind under siege. How did his depression affect his writing, relationships, and sense of self? What does his journey reveal about the link between creativity and mental illness, and how can we better understand the stigma surrounding depression? Join us as we discuss Styron’s struggle, his survival, and the light that emerges from even the darkest depths.

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