The dangers of excessive specialisation - Deepstash

The dangers of excessive specialisation

Specialisation means focusing on one area to the exclusion of everything else. It can be great when all is well but disastrous when it fails.

The tech industry is booming at present, but nothing lasts forever. A political change could stifle innovation. Economic centres could shift from the West. There's always a risk that a niche skillset can become obsolete.

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