The Polymath: Unlocking the Power of Human Versatility is a non-fiction book by British author Waqas Ahmed, first published in 2018. It argues that specialisation in education and workplaces stifles human curiosity and human potential which naturally transcend subject areas.

Waqas is a world authority on multi-disciplinary thinking and author of the globally acclaimed book The Polymath (Wiley 2019). His works spans art, science and international affairs and he has been called a "21st Century Renaissance Man" by multiple publications.

Nov 4, 2019 · In his book Waqas explores the ‘untold history’ of the Polymath – a breed of exceptionally versatile humans with multidimensional minds. They are people who reject specialisation and instead excel in multiple, seemingly unrelated fields.

Mar 19, 2020 · The New Arab Meets: Author Waqas Ahmed, whose new book champions the power of human versatility and explores the importance of cross-discipline expertise in the 21st century.

Waqas Ahmed, British interdisciplinary scholar, author of 2018 non-fiction book The Polymath Topics referred to by the same term This disambiguation page lists articles about people with the same name.

Following a series of exchanges with the world’s greatest historians, futurists, philosophers and scientists, Waqas Ahmed has weaved together a narrative of history and a vision for the future that seeks to disrupt this prevailing system of unwarranted ‘hyper-specialisation’.

Jul 31, 2024 · The Virginia Racing Commission (VRC) announced today that it has appointed Waqas Ahmed to serve as its Executive Secretary, effective August 10th. Ahmed brings a wealth of knowledge to the Commission.