How to polymath in a world biased toward linearity and specialists Being a generalist or polymath can be…frustrating. 😂 But, it’s rewarding if we’re able to bridge the diverse set of tools & perspectives into actionable strategies. Here’s one example of this in the context of storytelling that I’ve encountered lately: https://travisandrewtatman.substack.com/p/bridging-tools-and-perspectives-into I don’t have the answers … Read More
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A generalist approach to problem-solving
Research shows that generalists—those who draw from diverse sectors—are less prone to cognitive “tunneling,” the narrowed focus that stifles innovation. Ancient Roots and the PolymathThe value of range isn’t new. Ancient thinkers such as Aristotle and Plutarch championed the polymath—a person who studied and connected multiple disciplines as a path to wisdom. The term polymath … Read More