WEEKEND LONG READ / CURIOSITY & PERSPECTIVE

In praise of the dilettante

Original essay by Jay Miller / Aeon

Selected 31 October 2026 / Notes by Blueberry Insights

A philosophical invitation to take wide-ranging interests seriously, without turning every pursuit into a professional identity.

A starting point for reading

Miller distinguishes superficial sampling from serious exploration that leaves room for change. His essay challenges the idea that a meaningful life must revolve around a single specialization.

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