> It seems like there's a significant disconnect between research in academia and research in the real world. It's funny, back in my undergrad days I would wal

> It seems like there's a significant disconnect between research in academia and research in the real world. It's funny, back in my undergrad days I would walk past the Google offices that opened near my campus. I'd look in and see a giant wall-sized candy machine, primary colors everywhere, bean bags, pool tables, an air hockey table. I honestly thought it was a daycare of some kind until I asked someone why there's never any kids in there. This is what they call the "real world" apparently, as a contrast to what goes on in academia. I can definitely say that in all my years in academia, I've never been treated to a candy wall.