

David Epstein with Malcolm Gladwell on Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World
Jul 18, 2019
Bestselling author David Epstein sits down with Malcolm Gladwell to discuss his new book 'Range' and the concept of why generalists succeed in a specialized world. They explore specialization versus generalization in athlete development, discuss the greatness of Steve Nash, examine the impact of early specialization in sports and intellectual pursuits, reimagine education, and react to computers beating humans in chess.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
An Intellectual Relationship Based on Openness and Learning
01:44 • 3min
Specialization versus Generalization in Athlete Development
04:22 • 19min
Discussing the Parallels and Greatness of Steve Nash
23:50 • 2min
The Impact of Early Specialization
25:36 • 14min
Reimagining Education
39:08 • 18min
Reaction to Computers Beating Humans in Chess and the Popularity of the Book
56:59 • 4min