Why Generalists Matter More Than Ever – and What This Means for Law & AI
In Range – Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World, David Epstein challenges one of the most deeply rooted beliefs of modern education and work: that early specialization is always the best path to success.
His conclusion is clear:
In complex, fast-changing environments, generalists often outperform specialists.
Real life is a “wicked problem”
Epstein shows that most real-world challenges are not predictable or repetitive. They require judgment, context, and the ability to connect insights across domains.
Law is a prime example.
Legal questions today rarely stand alone. They intersect with:
- business strategy
- technology and data
- organizational design
- human behavior
The value is not in knowing one rule, but in understanding how it applies.
Where Jurilo fits
This is exactly where Jurilo plays its role.
Jurilo handles what machines are good at:
- deep legal research
- structured access to laws and case law
- precise, verifiable answers
Humans do what Range celebrates:
- connect legal insight with other disciplines
- weigh trade-offs
- apply judgment in real-world contexts
In short:
Jurilo provides depth. Humans provide synthesis.
Not AI vs humans – but AI for generalists
The future of legal work is not about replacing thinking, but about freeing humans to think better.
Range reminds us that progress happens when breadth and depth work together.
Jurilo is built exactly for that collaboration.
