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The Polymath
- Unlocking the Power of Human Versatility
- Narrated by: Waqas Ahmed
- Length: 12 hrs and 40 mins
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Every human is born with multifarious potential. Why, then, do parents, schools, and employers insist that we restrict our many talents and interests - that we "specialize" in just one?
We've been sold a myth, that to "specialize" is the only way to pursue truth, identity, or even a livelihood. Yet specialization is nothing but an outdated system that fosters ignorance, exploitation, and disillusionment and thwarts creativity, opportunity, and progress.
Following a series of exchanges with the world's greatest historians, futurists, philosophers, and scientists, Waqas Ahmed has weaved together a narrative of history and a vision for the future that seeks to disrupt this prevailing system of unwarranted "hyper-specialization".
In The Polymath, Waqas shows us that there is another way of thinking and being. Through an approach that is both philosophical and practical, he sets out a cognitive journey towards reclaiming your innate polymathic state. Going further, he proposes nothing less than a cultural revolution in our education and professional structures, whereby everyone is encouraged to express themselves in multiple ways and fulfill their many-sided potential.
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- 28-02-20
A new to me concept
I had not come across the term polymath before and found this fascinating. I am at a crossroads of sorts trying to decide on a degree path and frustrated by an urge to learn all the things. I felt broken and this book has helped me feel whole again. It is ok to want to learn all the things. It is ok to have obsessions in lots of subjects and it is ok to pursue those interests. Thank you Waqas Ahmed.
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- Thomasson
- 07-11-22
Brilliant! Inspired and necessary 🙂
Women are included in this title, though obviously men polymaths outweigh women. I want to change this! come on women! listen for unbounded inspiration and permission to be all things!
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- Amazon customer
- 09-11-19
mindset shifting
I came across this book quite serendipitously and was pleasantly surprised. I had recently listened to Rebel Ideas by Matthew Syed and was listening to Range by Epstein concurrently to this book. All three books espouse the same underlying philosophy.
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- Roald
- 13-07-23
Life itself has no meaning. Each person finds and make their own meaning in life.
A most wonderful listen.
34 years into my own life, it enhances my views of the society and the conditioning I had.
The Life itself that I knew is breaking new grounds.
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- Alexandre t.
- 03-10-21
Great
First step towards unlocking the secrets of knowledge. Great experience throughout the entire book.
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- DSirus
- 09-12-23
Brilliant
Really insightful and inspiring. If, like me, you’ve felt a desire to learn and couldn’t understand where it comes from and why you are like that and can’t focus on just one thing. This book is for you!
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