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Gps, maps,odometers... She drove entirely at night and said nothing changed.
I work in an operating room, and I have colleagues who I’d allow to dissect brain tissue with full confidence that they are the right person for the job who I wouldn’t trust to make me a peanut butter and jam sandwich. >

same thing happens in engineering and techincians fields. I have had coworker I wouldn't trust with a screwdrive near me and ones I would trust to fix or build anything.
An MD seems like a really intense technical/trades degree. >

It's a trend that high aptitude in a prestigious field can often inhibit a broader understanding in other areas. Since people like that assume skill and understanding translate cleanly instead of realizing it is hilariously inconsistent. >

Most people learn 1 field in a school and don't really need to learn anything else in life. The chance of becoming a doctor is also tied to wealth and comfort in childhood years. Middle class at least, or parents willing to financially support you. >

I didn't touch on this but the other issue is that highly specialized fields often pull away studying and attention from broader subjects.
People like to complain about the Liberal Arts or a broader approach to primary education. But the benefit is your knowledge is more well rounded (In theory at least). >

Not even in theory. Ever meet a Classics major? Holy shit,  they're some of the smartest people I've met.
Pre-med seniors? Can barely make a grilled cheese sandwich. >

I'm 42 years old and this is the first time anybody mentioned my degree without making fun of me! 
Thank you! >

Aw, all those dead languages weren't for nothing. >

My sister has a phd. She also managed to drive 600 miles without headlights. >

How do you know how far it was?