In a world of infinite knowledge and finite time, specialization is the key to unlocking mastery. It’s about going deep, not wide.

Specialization has risks. If the world changes, what was once a valuable specialty can become obsolete. And yet, we need specialists. You wouldn’t want a generalist doing your brain surgery or a root canal.

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“A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight... See more

"experts are fake, smart generalists rule the world. everything is designed by people no smarter than you, and courage is in shorter supply than genius" - @tszzl . specialization is for insects. humans are able to live complex lives where they can constantly recreate themselves upon finding new wisdom, knowledge, and... See more