Quote by Isaac Asimov

There's so knowledge to be had that specialists cling to their specialties as a shield against having to know anything about anything else. They avoid being drowned.

There's so knowledge to be had that specialists cling to the

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This quote suggests that specialists often limit their knowledge to their specific field in order to protect themselves from being overwhelmed with information about different subjects. By focusing on their area of expertise, specialists avoid being "drowned" by the vast amount of knowledge available in other domains. The quote implies that this narrow focus can serve as a defense mechanism, shielding them from the pressure of having to be well-informed about everything.

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