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Original by Matt Might at https://matt.might.net/articles/phd-school-in-pictures/ https://matt.might.net/articles/phd-school-in-pictures/. I'm not sure what th

by Twisol 5y ago

Original by Matt Might at https://matt.might.net/articles/phd-school-in-pictures/ https://matt.might.net/articles/phd-school-in-pictures/. I'm not sure what this version adds. It mostly seems to copy the original wholesale. And there's more than a little bit of humanity after the copied part that's been left off: > If you zoom in on the boundary of human knowledge in the direction of genetics, there's something just outside humanity's reach: > [image with isolated dot labeled "Knowledge to save my son's life"] > My wife and I chose to start funding these graduate students after we learned that our son has a rare, fatal genetic disorder.

Ryoung27 5y ago
I believe it adds a very bad website design and typos.
hemmert 5y ago
I totally agree.
myself248 5y ago
It would be good to change the URL, this is unquestionably a better source.
- tomrod 5y ago
  Indeed. The Happy Schools source wholesale copied Matt's pictures and thought. On top of that, introducing people to Matt's work is a pleasure and a joy. Consider my input as voting for the Matt Might source to replace the HappySchools link.
- docflabby 5y ago
  Looks like a good case for a DMCA (but we all know that's not what they are for) it's pretty much copy paste rip... You wouldn't steal a car......
  - jholman 5y ago
    This page is clearly consistent with the license granted at Matt's site. It's still an inferior site, but it's kinda wild to accuse someone of theft when they're not stealing.
    - docflabby 5y ago
      Its not really at all the cc licence granted on Matt's site is for non commercial use only - the site contains income generating adverts... Most people would argue thats commercial use.
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throwawaygh 5y ago
> I'm not sure what this version adds. Links to an opportunity to pay for almost certainly useless immigration advice. They're plagiarizing to get good SEO so that they can prey on young people hoping to immigrate to the USA. (e: I'm highly supportive of skilled immigration and think there should be more of it... these "services" are a pox.)
wheybags 5y ago
Just clicked through and read his blog post[1] about identifying the genetic disorder his child has. Jesus, that was an emotional read :( 1: https://matt.might.net/articles/my-sons-killer/ https://matt.might.net/articles/my-sons-killer/
- DoreenMichele 5y ago
  I didn't realize it had been so long ago. I went looking for a follow up. The boy died just over a year ago: https://www.statnews.com/2020/11/03/bertrand-might-matt-might-ngly1/ https://www.statnews.com/2020/11/03/bertrand-might-matt-migh...
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- Radim 5y ago
  As a dad – heart breaking! > …Once the shock of the A-T diagnosis wore off, we started researching. Within days, we were convinced that Bertrand did not have it. > …In Bertrand's case, the cause of long QT turned out to be erythromycin, which had been used to treat his infection in the hospital. Yet many doctors will actively discourage patients from doing their own research. "Amateurs!" I found that a very familiar part in Matt's otherwise unique story. I've seen two similar stories unfold in my family. Here in the Czech Republic (ex-communist Eastern Europe), many doctors (esp. older ones) still cultivate that "don't speak to us, mere mortal!" aura and I hate that. I'm sure doctors have their reasons, but as soon as you fall outside their "typical bucket" of symptoms and causes, best do you own due diligence and remain proactive. I now view doctors more as steam rollers – very efficient, backed by some impressive technology. But once off the beaten path… they're not that far from where you stand, as a HN reader capable of complex abstract thought, reasoning and research synthesis. Too many people put doctors on a pedestal (scientists too BTW, I'm saying as one).
chubot 5y ago
Yeah I suggest flagging this as blog spam.

by Twisol 5y ago

Ryoung27 5y ago

I believe it adds a very bad website design and typos.

hemmert 5y ago

I totally agree.

myself248 5y ago

It would be good to change the URL, this is unquestionably a better source.

tomrod 5y ago
Indeed. The Happy Schools source wholesale copied Matt's pictures and thought. On top of that, introducing people to Matt's work is a pleasure and a joy. Consider my input as voting for the Matt Might source to replace the HappySchools link.
docflabby 5y ago
Looks like a good case for a DMCA (but we all know that's not what they are for) it's pretty much copy paste rip... You wouldn't steal a car......
- jholman 5y ago
  This page is clearly consistent with the license granted at Matt's site. It's still an inferior site, but it's kinda wild to accuse someone of theft when they're not stealing.
  - docflabby 5y ago
    Its not really at all the cc licence granted on Matt's site is for non commercial use only - the site contains income generating adverts... Most people would argue thats commercial use.
- deleted 5y ago
  [deleted]

throwawaygh 5y ago

> I'm not sure what this version adds. Links to an opportunity to pay for almost certainly useless immigration advice. They're plagiarizing to get good SEO so that they can prey on young people hoping to immigrate to the USA. (e: I'm highly supportive of skilled immigration and think there should be more of it... these "services" are a pox.)

wheybags 5y ago

Just clicked through and read his blog post[1] about identifying the genetic disorder his child has. Jesus, that was an emotional read :( 1: https://matt.might.net/articles/my-sons-killer/ https://matt.might.net/articles/my-sons-killer/

DoreenMichele 5y ago
I didn't realize it had been so long ago. I went looking for a follow up. The boy died just over a year ago: https://www.statnews.com/2020/11/03/bertrand-might-matt-might-ngly1/ https://www.statnews.com/2020/11/03/bertrand-might-matt-migh...
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Radim 5y ago
As a dad – heart breaking! > …Once the shock of the A-T diagnosis wore off, we started researching. Within days, we were convinced that Bertrand did not have it. > …In Bertrand's case, the cause of long QT turned out to be erythromycin, which had been used to treat his infection in the hospital. Yet many doctors will actively discourage patients from doing their own research. "Amateurs!" I found that a very familiar part in Matt's otherwise unique story. I've seen two similar stories unfold in my family. Here in the Czech Republic (ex-communist Eastern Europe), many doctors (esp. older ones) still cultivate that "don't speak to us, mere mortal!" aura and I hate that. I'm sure doctors have their reasons, but as soon as you fall outside their "typical bucket" of symptoms and causes, best do you own due diligence and remain proactive. I now view doctors more as steam rollers – very efficient, backed by some impressive technology. But once off the beaten path… they're not that far from where you stand, as a HN reader capable of complex abstract thought, reasoning and research synthesis. Too many people put doctors on a pedestal (scientists too BTW, I'm saying as one).

chubot 5y ago

Yeah I suggest flagging this as blog spam.