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		Is wide or deep knowledge better? (workplace.stackexchange.com)
		2 points by softwaredoug on Aug 13, 2022 \| hide \| past \| favorite \| 2 comments

taxcoder on Aug 13, 2022 | [–]

Both, of course. Depth in one or a few areas, breadth in many unrelated areas.

jschveibinz on Aug 13, 2022 | [–]

Wide knowledge is valuable for creativity and innovation. Deep knowledge is valuable for discovering subtle yet critical insights.

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