We talk to the author of a new book about the value of being a generalist in a specialized world. Then, we discuss the implications of crusaders as mascots with a religious studies professor. We also hear about the launch of a House committee’s antitrust probe into tech giants.
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Is It Better To Be A Specialist Or A Generalist?
Should you pick a specific major, or liberal arts and the humanities? Should your child pick one instrument and stick to it, or experiment? We look at what the research shows about specialists versus generalists with the author of the new book “Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World.”
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The History, Implications Of The Crusader As A Mascot
For some, a Crusader as a mascot is a source of school pride. But our guest, a theology professor, argues they have a challenging theological history. We discuss why she thinks that’s part of a broader discussion of anti-Semitism and Islamophobia in the Catholic church in the past and present.
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What Will Antitrust Probe Into Big Technology Companies Entail?
The House Judiciary Committee is going to look into whether big technology companies — such as Google, Facebook, Amazon and Apple — should be broken up. We discuss its newly announced antitrust investigation and what big tech stands to lose.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Rachael Vasquez Producer
- Breann Schossow Producer
- Bill Martens Producer
- David Epstein Guest
- Karen E. Park Guest
- Matthew Mitten Guest
- Michele Gerard Good Technical Director
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