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I liked that bit, too, although I thought the stuff about PhDs a bit overstated, maybe because Dyson doesn't have a PhD. But the snobbism about invention seems
by michael_nielsen 18y ago
I liked that bit, too, although I thought the stuff about PhDs a bit overstated, maybe because Dyson doesn't have a PhD. But the snobbism about invention seems oh-so-true, and to have dire consequences for academic disciplines (e.g., CS) where invention is particularly important.
- DaniFong 18y agoIt might also be a function of where his interests are now. I was a bit surprised too, since grad programs in physics are pretty honest. But I think it's a little different in bioscience. On many occasions, after talking with a biologist or biochemist, I get the impression that it must be incredibly hard to stay focused on the interesting questions. There is so much pressure to pick safe topics and just churn out papers.