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Loading... Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized Worldby David Epstein
   None No current Talk conversations about this book. The repetion of the same structure in each chapter (anecdote, some studies, anecdotes) gets boring, and I'm not a fan of anecdotes and mostly skipped those, but interesting stuff (  ) kenshin79 | Jul 25, 2023 |  This book is about learning. The author challenges the traditional notion of specialization and encourages a more holistic approach to learning. By emphasizing the importance of cross-domain and cross-pattern practices, Epstein presents a compelling argument for a generalist viewpoint. What sets this book apart is the abundance of data and experiments provided in each chapter, giving weight to the author's claims. One aspect that particularly caught my attention was the book's relevance to machine learning. Epstein's theories on nurturing machine learning models, particularly generative models, offer valuable insights on how to transition from superficial pattern recognition to more robust pattern learning. The underlying concept of framing learning tasks effectively, rather than solely focusing on manipulating architectures, holds immense potential for educating both humans and ML models. ( ) Wei_Guo | Jul 19, 2023 | Very Gladwellian, in the sense that the idea seems to have come first and the cherry-picked evidence afterward. Still enjoyable, of course. (  ) NickEdkins | May 27, 2023 | Exceptional topic, it brings forth the idea that over specialization is over rated and mental meandering is an great tool for the current world. Great book for late starters or people concerned that they haven't "got it figured" yet. (  ) mcambroneroa | Apr 21, 2023 | I listened to this book and got immediately captivated by the introduction. It resonates with me a lot, and it kind of allows me to justify my jumping from one passion/interest to the next. However, after the introduction, the descriptions become very lengthy. The author provides a plethora of examples to prove his point and doesn't omit a single detail... so eventually I used it to entertain myself during my evening stroll. I like the message a lot, and appreciate the effort to be so thorough. I think that the message could be easily contained in 20 pages though! ( ) Neli85 | Mar 14, 2023 |
 Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World Scritto nel 2019 dal giornalista investigativo David Epstein, il secondo libro consigliato è Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World. Disponibile in italiano con il titolo Generalisti. Perché una conoscenza allargata, flessibile e trasversale è la chiave per il futuro (Luiss University Press), è un lungo elogio della capacità di mantenersi versatili e multidisciplinari in un mondo che, al contrario, sembra prediligere la specializzazione. Portando gli esempi più disparati – da Roger Federer a Charles Darwin, fino agli esperti di Unione Sovietica ai tempi della Guerra Fredda – Epstein dimostra come questa sia la strada da seguire per fare la differenza nel mondo del lavoro. «Penso che le sue idee aiutino a spiegare alcuni dei successi di Microsoft – riflette Gates –, perché abbiamo assunto persone che avevano una reale ampiezza di conoscenze all’interno del loro campo e attraverso altri settori. Se sei un generalista a cui è capitato di sentirsi messo in ombra dai colleghi specializzati, questo è il libro che fa per te».
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HTML:The #1 New York Times bestseller that has all America talking: as seen/heard on CNN's Fareed Zakaria GPS, Morning Joe, CBS This Morning, The Bill Simmons Podcast, Rich Roll, and more. â??The most important businessâ??and parentingâ??book of the year.â?ť â??Forbes â??Urgent and important. . . an essential read for bosses, parents, coaches, and anyone who cares about improving performance.â?ť â??Daniel H. Pink Shortlisted for the Financial Times/McKinsey Business Book of the Year Award Plenty of experts argue that anyone who wants to develop a skill, play an instrument, or lead their field should start early, focus intensely, and rack up as many hours of deliberate practice as possible. If you dabble or delay, youâ??ll never catch up to the people who got a head start. But a closer look at research on the worldâ??s top performers, from professional athletes to Nobel laureates, shows that early specialization is the exception, not the rule. David Epstein examined the worldâ??s most successful athletes, artists, musicians, inventors, forecasters and scientists. He discovered that in most fieldsâ??especially those that are complex and unpredictableâ??generalists, not specialists, are primed to excel. Generalists often find their path late, and they juggle many interests rather than focusing on one. Theyâ??re also more creative, more agile, and able to make connections their more specialized peers canâ??t see. Provocative, rigorous, and engrossing, Range makes a compelling case for actively cultivating inefficiency. Failing a test is the best way to learn. Frequent quitters end up with the most fulfilling careers. The most impactful inventors cross domains rather than deepening their knowledge in a single area. As experts silo themselves further while computers master more of the skills once reserved for highly focused humans, people who think broadly and embrace diverse experienc No library descriptions found. |
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