Question of the Day

139. Is It Better to Be a Generalist or a Specialist?


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What's so special about being a specialist? What is a specialist, in general? How, generally, does one become a specialist? James and Stephen won't specifically answer any of those questions today, but they will speak about them in a general sense. Mostly, our hosts will break down what it means to be a generalist or a specialist across as many disciplines as they can think of - from economics and mathematics to golf, chess, and dating - and attempt to bridge the similarities across all of the fields.This episode is sponsored by Allstate.
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Question of the DayBy Stephen J. Dubner, James Altucher and Earwolf