Should you read this - nah, I actually have a positive impression of modern (as well as older) research. I have to admit that I was surprised to see such a str

Should you read this - nah, I actually have a positive impression of modern (as well as older) research. I have to admit that I was surprised to see such a strong set of opinions presented by the article, and after some reflection, I was pleased as well. It's nice to see someone saying "You want to be good at this, you better work your ass off to show me that you want it." rather than the typical modern schoolchild approach which engenders the idea that everyone is good enough. I think you're right about the different kinds of labs, though I would characterize it as more of a continuum, but it seems to me that the "relax labs" ought to be more corporate or at least corporate-sponsored. But that's a whole different topic.