Why Generalists Own the Future
He reframes what it means to be a generalist—not just someone with shallow knowledge across multiple domains, but a curious, adaptable problem-solver who thrives in environments where rules are unclear and patterns aren't obvious. In an allocation economy, the winners won't be those who know all the answers, but those who know which questions to as
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I like the term generalist, it’s one of the best descriptions of my career(s) and also a good representation of something I see as vital: being able to understand different domains and translate between them.
Patrick Tanguay • Generalists
The declining returns to expertise have implications at the national, company, and even individual level. A collection of specialists creates a less flexible labor force, one that requires “retraining” with technological developments creating constantly shifting human resource needs.