# Moving from broad exposure to conceptual modules By:: [[Steven Denman]] 2023-05-18 I am a full believer in the advantages of interdisciplinary study for growing the ability to innovate and bridge concepts across applications (If I were overthinking I would insert recent brain research). I also play chess and appreciate the proof point of Laszlo Polgar's super-chess family on the value of specialization in conceptually narrow applications. I try to sample broadly and enjoy resources like Farnam Street, the earnings calls/stand-up comedy of the Berkshire Hathaway duo and their "uncommon, common sense", and much of what David Epstein talks about in Range. I have found recently that a clear mind and a focus on conceptual comparison, when reading or doing an activity, is the critical part of turning broad exposure into conceptual modules of knowledge I can reference. Two recent examples: Summarizing thoughts in various areas every day is helpful! Also, I really enjoyed this video by Ray Dalio on the debt cycle, both demonstrating why people read his book on principles, and a good conceptual comparison exercise: think about how economic productivity as a concept has application in other areas of life! [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHe0bXAIuk0](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHe0bXAIuk0) #### Related Items [[Education]] [[Thinking]] [[Conceptualization]] [[Creative]] [[Knowledge]]