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97. The Polymath by Waqas Ahmed

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Value of Specialization and Breadth

The speaker reflects on not knowing certain sayings in their native language, suspecting it might be due to regional differences. They discuss the pressure towards specialization and the doubt on the value of having a broad knowledge base. The correlation between high levels of polymathic abilities and high IQ is mentioned, referencing Anders Ericsson's expertise research.

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