Recent debates on X have , among other things, brought forth the purported underachievement attitude of the American education and children's upbringing. I have voiced my serious reservations regarding that point, to put it mildly. Many of my own ideas on this matter have been heavily influenced by @DavidEpstein's book... See more

Nothing can substitute for depth of analysis, and there's proven value in specialization – it's what education, career paths, scientific research, and technological innovation are built on – but generalism is a secret talent.

People who appreciate diversity, who are in the know about the wider world and who understand how things interact are... See more

Generalists have the advantage of interdisciplinary knowledge, which fosters creativity and a firmer understanding of how the world works. They have a better overall perspective and can generally perform second-order thinking in a wider range of situations than the specialist can.