Zen & the Art of Renaissance Humanity

Generalist is a dirty word. “A Jack of all trades is a master of none” okay, I have to say, while I’m about to break down a flaw in the logic of the common understanding of this quote, I don’t altogether disagree with that basic sentiment.

Yes. Not knowing enough of any one practical thing makes you close to useless, outside of trivia games or paneling [no shade] — but understanding the broadest…