RE: Specialization is the Essence of Civilization
Indeed, specialization has benefits or mastering a niche and collectively growing better as opposed to trying to be a jack of all trades. But there is no reason more than one specialty can't be adopted, or even other things learned that aren't a particular specialty developed as much as others. Understanding more allows greater understanding in general or often of the specifics themselves. Narrow specialization is never a good thing. That's how compartmentalization works. Other can manipulate us by compartmentalizing aspects of reality. We can fool ourselves as well.
Check out this post recently that counters the other side for the need to have general wide knowledge.
“A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects.”
― Robert A. Heinlein
+krnel Thank you for commenting. I recognize and appreciate what you are saying. I am not disparaging people wanting to expand their skill set and learn new trades. That is admirable. I am merely stating that if we all tried to be completely self sufficient, that would be the antithesis of a thriving market economy. Specialization is entirely necessary and requisite for there to be marked economic growth and development.
I also love that Robert Heinlein quote! Cheers! :-)