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The level of disrespect towards the social sciences in HN is just baffling to me. Sometimes people study stuff for intellectual fulfillment. I haven't studied
by sergiomattei 5y ago
The level of disrespect towards the social sciences in HN is just baffling to me.
Sometimes people study stuff for intellectual fulfillment. I haven't studied gender studies, but according to HN, if I were to study sociology I'd be an ass with a pointless degree.
- borski 5y agoI think people are conflating intrinsic value with extrinsic value. PG’s point is that those degrees have no extrinsic value, even if they provide lots of time to think, learn, and gain enjoyment. That can certainly be valuable, but it isn’t necessary or helpful in achieving success. Nothing wrong with that, and his choice of wording wasn’t ideal, but that was my takeaway.