Where Is the line drawn between Schizoprenia and Genius?

The line between Schizophenic and Genius will be drawn on how the people would treat them. Psychologically speaking, it is both state of "great minds" that have twists. Others would say Schizoids are inclined negatively while Genius inclined to the opposite. Lines between the two will only be drawn only if people would opt to draw them. Having a line is putting a category which is usual to almost all. But if people would only give reasons to those geniuses and schizs, why they behave like they do, why they say things like they do, why they do things like they do, then line would no longer be needed. Remember People on these state of minds need more understanding than the normal ones. Afterall having great mind is a gift. :)

Having an uncle that is paranoid schizophrenic, and a family full of what are termed geniuses, it's interesting to hear that. I'm wondering how your friend was diagnosed with schizophrenia, and by who, actually. I know a few people who talk to themselves because of their higher intelligence, but that doesn't make them a schiz... Others regard them as weird and unapproachable, but in fact, the people are usually very nice, and just don't know how to communicate well with others in a social setting. Getting them alone, on a more personal basis, even if to just discuss something that you know interests them, will allow one to get closer to them. Everyone is slightly crazy now a days. You can't go anywhere without someone having it as a diagnosis. You're friend doesn't sound crazy to me, anyway. He sounds like someone that could use some really close friends to talk things over with, instead of answering himself because no one can answer like he does, if he does things like that. People like your friend are great people, and will be your friend to the end if you're lucky enough to get that close.

Most genius level people I've associated with (and I've met my fair share having gone through a private school for 13 years and then a massive public college), come with their set of eccentric behaviors. More often then not its some strange social habits that most people would find strange and be put off by. I remember watching A Beautiful Mind when it came out, and honestly i don't remember the movie well save for a few parts, but i do remember really feeling for the main character. In short, some forms of crazy probably do go along with genius.