Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World
Why breadth beats depth in complex, unpredictable domains
"The most impactful inventors cross domains rather than delve deeper into one."
— David Epstein
My Review
Epstein's case for generalism over specialization challenges the 10,000 hours narrative. In unpredictable environments, diverse experience enables adaptation - the biological equivalent of maintaining genetic diversity.
Why It Matters
In uncertain environments, generalist capability enables adaptation. Epstein's research supports maintaining diversity rather than premature specialization.
Key Ideas
- Generalists often outperform specialists in complex domains
- Sampling broadly before specializing improves outcomes
- Transfer of learning across domains is valuable
- Match quality matters - find the right fit through exploration
How It Connects to This Framework
The biodiversity and adaptability concepts throughout the framework.
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