Modern life is changing with each passing day, and the speed at which things change and change is amazing. If professionals can only do one thing, if the rapidly developing artificial intelligence replaces it, and these professionals can't accept the knowledge in new fields in a short time, it will be difficult to gain a foothold.
The sudden epidemic has caused many professionals who can't work to lose their jobs, while generalists can adapt to changes faster, find their own shelter and find a way out quickly in suitable fields in the face of the same situation.
Society needs generalists more, because compared with professionals, generalists cover a wider range of knowledge and can be organically linked from multiple fields and angles to help open up ideas and overcome technical difficulties.
Understanding of generalists
Society needs generalists, but it doesn't mean that we have a superficial understanding of all fields. A real generalist, who can explain things in simple terms, has accomplished in many fields. A generalist should also have the Excellence and unremitting thinking of professionals. Only by studying more extensively on the basis of becoming a professional and constantly acquiring knowledge with an open and inclusive mind can we become a real generalist. This puts higher demands on people in the new era.
Experts are valuable, but generalists are more expensive. However, this does not mean giving up being an expert in a certain field, nor does it mean paying attention to extensive superficial knowledge. Instead, we should pursue "generalities" on the basis of "specialization" and become a generalist who can better cope with changes and has comprehensive strength.