{"product_id":"9781119508489","title":"The Polymath: Unlocking the Power of Human Versatility","description":"\u003cb\u003eEvery human is born with multifarious potential. Why, then, do parents, schools and employers insist that we restrict our many talents and interests; that we 'specialise' in just one?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe've been sold a myth, that to 'specialise' is the only way to pursue truth, identity, or even a livelihood. Yet specialisation is nothing but an outdated system that fosters ignorance, exploitation and disillusionment and thwarts creativity, opportunity and progress. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFollowing 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-specialisation.’ \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Polymath\u003c\/i\u003e, 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 fulfil their many-sided potential. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot only does this enhance individual fulfilment, but in doing so, facilitates a conscious and creative society that is both highly motivated and well equipped to address the complexity of 21st century challenges.","brand":"Wiley, John \u0026 Sons, Incorporated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48077746143472,"sku":"9781119508489","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781119508489_p0.jpg?v=1763697227","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781119508489","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}