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Finally, Mike addressed the importance of cultivating adaptable, interdisciplinary minds—what he called polymaths. He warned against the tyranny of hyper-specialization, which can leave individuals and organizations vulnerable as automation takes over narrow tasks. Instead, he advocates for diverse knowledge—baking in experiences from arts, sciences, and cultures—to generate novelty and imagination.
He urges students and young professionals to think holistically, combining skills across disciplines, and cultivating curiosity. He emphasized that in a world of NPCs (non-player characters) and AI-driven routines, what makes us human—imagination, diversity, cross-pollination—will be the most valuable assets.