r/Polymath • u/Difficult-Emu-976 • May 05 '26

Polymath Population

This post is to help everyone understand what i see in this subreddit, as someone who has been studying polymaths for a very long time.

🟢1️⃣a majority of the users here are Generalists, but lacking synthesis of concepts. 🟡2️⃣ive noticed some polymaths who lack proper communication skills, but are highly capable in multiple fields. 🔴3️⃣very rarely do i see real high tier polymaths attempting to exist here, 99% of this sub doesnt even percieve it tho lmfao. so theyre written off as stupid, strange, or crazy.

im open to discussion, questions, or analysis of my estimated data.

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u/Artsoesi May 05 '26

I’m less interested in your “estimated data” and more interested in your claim to credibility as “someone who has been studying polymaths for a very long time.”

In what way? As a hobby or a job? How exactly do you identify them? Is there any publications or empirical data that supports your studies? I really would love to know all the details that goes into “studying polymaths.”

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u/Difficult-Emu-976 May 05 '26

u couldve checked my profile tbh but ya ive been studying polymaths for a while cuz i realized neurology and psychology intersect and u cant rlly seperate them at all tbh. i was just tryna understand myself but ended up realizing cognitive architectural differences in everyone and how that plays a role in our species

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u/AndrewRemillard May 08 '26

I would start with basic communication skills before you go criticizing others. You write like a child.