I was asked recently what is a recovering dilettante. My answer was we are all recovering dilettantes and as such; we need to recognize the condition.
In our digital age of transformation, information is now so ubiquitous, comprehensive and ever-changing, it is no longer possible to be an expert in most areas. Certainly, in some fields of law, medicine, science and philosophy there will be the few extraordinary individuals who are experts, but they are the few, not the many.
For the rest of us, we are journeymen and women in our fields and unfortunately, we are all on the treadmill of obsolescence. The digital machine can do most of what we do.
I know this is extreme and controversial, but that does not make it any less true. The sooner we all come to grips with this, the faster we can move on to the new life that awaits us – and that life may not be as bad as some think.
My recent move back to Pizzaonia was partially motivated by the realization of the innovative life that is emerging for recovering dilettantes. I believe this emerging future is waiting for us to embrace it - and when we do wondrous things will happen.
I will continue to explore this in future writings and invite your comments and participation. Thank you.
Brother Giovanni
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I know this is excessive and questionable, but that does not create it any less real. The earlier we all come to holders with this, the quicker we can shift on to the new lifestyle that is waiting for us.
Posted by: Institute of Design India | 01/27/2013 at 10:30 PM