Polymathic Academy

The USC Sidney Harman Academy for Polymathic Study offers a series of conversational encounters intended to intensify polymathic awareness.

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[Dan Killam @DantheClamMan]

This is really sad. Had the privilege to sit on some of the @USCPolymathy meetings. Fascinating guy to listen to. https://t.co/VTVtk5KUdn

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We're mourning the loss of @USC professor Kevin Starr, a true polymath who served as inaugural director of our @USCPolymathy Academy. https://t.co/PSbneb81lY

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A tremendous thank you to Provost Michael Quick for speaking to us about the future and the university!

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"There are six great art schools at USC, but what does USC Art mean?"

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What is the difference between a quality university and a prestigious university? #polymathy

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On balancing job preparedness and intellectual development: "I don't see why we can't do both."

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"We haven't created any incentives for interdisciplinary collaboration. In fact, we've probably created disincentives through competition."

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"Choosing disciplines often feels like choosing only one part of your identity." -A young polymath in the crowd

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Interdisciplinary programs in the university reveal how difficult the communication and translation is across disciplinary domains.

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"It is ok to be stressed most of the time and happy at some punctuated points. That's how we evolved. You can live that way."

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"You don't learn from your mistakes. The best you can do is develop the wisdom to know you're making a mistake."

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"We're all quivering masses of indecision." -Provost Michael Quick

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"Don't get fooled by this idea that you haven't found your passion yet. Your work doesn't have to be your passion."

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"You limit yourself by doing so."

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"Charting out one's life can be a fool's errand."

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In late April, the University will partner with the city and the county to attack one of the great wicked problems: homelessness. #polymathy

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"Polymaths of the future are domain experts who can translate, as well as learn, across disciplines."

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"Polymath means people who have expertise and have the ability to dialogue across other fields." #polymathy #polymathicpizza

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There are two ways to accomplish interdisciplinary goals: know everything yourself, or tap others and form teams.