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 invalua... See more

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