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Adrahil

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13. I'm kind of confused at what your suggesting....

Mon Feb 3, 2014, 08:56 AM

Feb 2014

... some skill ARE very specialized. For example, a machinist is typically very specialized and the generally speaking, the best at it don't much of anything else. My personal experience is that a Jack of all trades is a master of none. I mean, maybe welding all day IS boring, but if I'm welding up something somebody's life may depend upon, I certainly want it done by a highly qualified craftsmen. Perhaps I misunderstand where you are going with this... can you explain what you'd prefer to see?

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We need a transition..... Adrahil Feb 2014 #4

But capitalism always pushes specialization. fasttense Feb 2014 #6

I'm kind of confused at what your suggesting.... Adrahil Feb 2014 #13

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Well, I question that old saying "Jack of all trades Master of none." fasttense Feb 2014 #27

I agree seabeckind Feb 2014 #37

Specialized training kills innovation seabeckind Feb 2014 #7

Afterthought... seabeckind Feb 2014 #12

But do you want people to actually DO? Adrahil Feb 2014 #14

That's exactly what I said seabeckind Feb 2014 #24

I'm not sure Obama would disagree.... Adrahil Feb 2014 #29

So why doesn't he? seabeckind Feb 2014 #31

Isn't he? I mean he just announced an effort Adrahil Feb 2014 #32

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