> you think they're saints when in fact they're almost universally assholes This does not match my experience, and outside the classroom I have been in 1:1 or

> you think they're saints when in fact they're almost universally assholes This does not match my experience, and outside the classroom I have been in 1:1 or 2:1 situations with several Nobel prize winners. I'm commenting on individual demeanor, not whatever happens when departmental politics plays out. As you describe Bardeen, I would take that to be the norm. Edit: That much said, the topic article rubs me the wrong way. As someone above says, the tone is harsh.