r/Polymath is a subreddit with 36k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and ideas, and the community frequently discusses polymath, learning, knowledge, interests, and education.
This is a community for people pursuing multiple disciplines. For people who can't stop learning and connecting dots between dimensions. Ideas are more interesting when they escape their own field! We love continuing trains of thought onto different, varied tracks. Intellectual, polite discourse is required. Links to proof is encouraged. Part of the Reddit Safe Community Network.
Popular Themes in r/Polymath
#1
Advice Requests
: "Being a polymath, my brain is melting, Any suggestions?"
14 posts
#2
Ideas
: "New year purposes ideas please (polymath)"
4 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Being a polymath is no fun when you can't find a job"
3 posts
#4
Solution Requests
: "I made a website that lets you learn various college majors with free MOOC courses—now featuring dedicated project pages for each major"
2 posts
#5
Self-Promotion
: "I spent the last 3 months building a full system for becoming a polymath in the 21st century. Sharing all of it free in case it helps anyone here."
1 post
Popular Topics in r/Polymath
#1
Polymath
: "Hi! Does this qualify as “Polymathy”?"
139 posts
#2
Learning
: "Feeling like I’m Learning a bit of everything as a CS student"
58 posts
#3
Knowledge
: "Main Pillars of Knowledge"
18 posts
#4
Interests
: "I’d love to hear from you: what disciplines, Interests, or skills are you currently working on?"
13 posts
#5
Education
: "Building a "Knowledge Vault" for Everything I Learn. Looking for the Best Educational YouTube Videos Across All Domains"
12 posts
#6
Ai
: "Ai is a polymath's dream"
11 posts
#7
Philosophy
: "How do working professionals still find time to read and learn deeply (Philosophy, history, literature)?"
9 posts
#8
Career
: "Polymath Career Paths"
9 posts
#9
Focus
: "How to stay Focused"
5 posts
#10
Community
: "looking to create a Community"
5 posts
Flair Used in r/Polymath
#1
General Discussion
: "Everyday I see somebody talking about polymathy or being able to learn to be a polymath. I don't think people understand that there is a very HEAVY cost to being high-functioning."
11 posts
#2
Higher College/Learning
: "No Agenda - Just a Kid Showing His Portfolio. Some of us have similar interests. So Here's some Inspo"
3 posts
#3
Career/Hobby
: "Just found this sub! I have two simultaneously lives (China-focused national security researcher, Tokyo-focused urban studies professor) with solid professional success in both. Happy to offer thoughts or tips, if any of you have questions about your own personal journeys."
2 posts
#4
Tools/Mindmaps
: "Is intellectual stimulation, the thrill of discovery impossible now?"
2 posts
#5
Dot-Connection
: "Is note taking a waste of time?"
2 posts
#6
About Group
: "I cannot reconcile this issue with the sub."
2 posts
#7
Other Resources
: "Misunderstandings"
2 posts
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+27k members(292.1%)
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Last updated: September 6, 2026