Could You Learn Every Subject? | Scott H Young

If we would want to learn everything under the sun, every subject of the world, would it be feasible? Can we learn all the physics, history, philosophy, and even all the languages, which are countless?

The typical major subjects that are taught by universities is a flawed starting point, but still feasible, especially if one is only looking for professional success. It is also advisable to have a narrower specialization. Being the best chef, accountant or philosopher is more useful than having tit-bits of knowledge about everything.

Leonardo Da Vinci was the original renaissance man but accomplished most using his skills in design and painting. Instead of climbing all kinds of knowledge trees, it is best to go for the major disciplines which also interest you without much effort.

One needs to fine-tune the length and breadth of their learnings. Keep in mind that learning everything is impossible but still the effort is directionally useful.