Expert Generalists and the importance of range
In a world obsessed with hyper-specialisation, the concept of the Expert Generalist offers a compelling counter-narrative. Inspired by Martin Fowler’s reflections and supported by research from 3M’s top innovators, this post explores why having range—not just depth—can be the key to solving complex problems, driving innovation, and making better architects. If you’ve ever been called a “jack of all trades,” this one’s for you.
Obsidian 101: Building a Practical Digital Brain
In our latest Fig Tech Talks video, Stuart walks through how we use Obsidian as a personal knowledge management (PKM) system—why we chose it, how we structure our notes using a variation of the PARA method, and which plugins help make it really powerful (without turning it into a bloated mess).