I've always viewed these lists as a "starter pack for beginners" - allowing people to dip their toes into fields that they are curious about (or should be dagna

I've always viewed these lists as a "starter pack for beginners" - allowing people to dip their toes into fields that they are curious about (or should be dagnabbit!) and giving them an idea of how rich the field is, whilst they should also be encouraging people to dig deeper if they have found something that has really piqued their interests.