Gail Saltz Audio & Video

Did you know that for 21 years Darwin kept his theory of evolution secret?

Dr. Gail Saltz and Gertje R. Utley, PhD, discuss the life of Picasso, in the Psychobiography with Dr. Gail Saltz series at 92Y.

One of the most prolific and influential composers of the Classical era, Mozart was a child prodigy who struggled for recognition and control over his own destiny. His father was a hugely influential figure and a source of conflict.

One of the most successful business magnates and wealthiest men of the 20th century as well as one of the most influential aviators in history, Hughes struggled with lifelong obsessive compulsive disorder and chronic pain.

Dr. Gail Saltz talks with George Makari about Sigmund Freud and genius.

Dr. Gail Saltz and Michael Shara, PhD discuss the life of Albert Einstein.

A powerful and inspiring examination of the connection between the potential for great talent and conditions commonly thought to be "disabilities", revealing how the source of our struggles can be the origin of our greatest strengths.

Ernest Hemingway was an American novelist, short story writer, and journalist. His economical and understated style had a strong influence on 20th-century fiction, while his life of adventure and his public image influenced later generations.

What is the origin of genius? Does genius depend more on talent or deliberate practice? What is talent, anyway? Is quality of practice more important than sheer quantity of effort? What other factors are important in the cultivation of genius?

The son of a Rabbi, Harry Houdini was one of the most famous magicians, illusionists and escape artists in the world. What drove this self-taught man? What was the meaning of disappearing and reappearing? Why was he consumed with debunking the spiritualist movement?