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> 17 years ago, there was a popular essay about this sort of person, and the label at the time was "Free Electron": https://randsinrepose.com/archives/free-electron/

Also: https://www.joelonsoftware.com/2007/06/05/smart-and-gets-thi... http://steve-yegge.blogspot.com/2008/06/done-and-gets-things... and pop psych tests like MBTI

This kind of essay is good for the author, because writing an essay about "what if there were special people who were awesome and really cool?" attracts readers who think it's about them. Doubt it has much other merit though.

Personally, I try to develop the opposite talent where you don't produce anything. Otherwise they ask you to maintain it!



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