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Why Generalists Own the Future
Finally, there appears to be reasonable and robust data suggesting that generalists are better at navigating uncertainty.
Vikram Mansharamani • All Hail the Generalist
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 game has shifted, and the winning strategy with it. It’s no longer about understanding specialized details; it’s about grasping the high-level global picture. It’s less about knowing how to patch a system and more about knowing that it needs to be patched. It’s more about architecture, and less about implementation. Precisely where generalists ... See more
Agency Is Eating the World
Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World a book by David Epstein
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generalists will continue to thrive in business as it becomes increasingly valuable to know “a little bit about a lot.”
Paul Jarvis • Company Of One: Why Staying Small Is the Next Big Thing for Business
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.