borroka

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   by borroka 8y ago

   Writing scientific papers for decent journals is time-consuming. You need to write your findings in the context of the scientific discipline, previous results, be formal in the context of the discipline, write decently well and, most of all
2. 722.▲
   by borroka 8y ago

   Working for a tech company that does research and at a level that is high enough is no small feat.
3. 723.▲
   by borroka 8y ago

   There is certainly gate-keeping at decent journals. For instance, not having an affiliation with an institution or a company known to carry out research is not the best presentation you can make.
4. 724.▲
   by borroka 8y ago

   I would recommend an academic career, especially at a minor institution, only to some of my worst enemies. Poor pay, bureaucracy, days and nights grading, boredom. Yes, you might spend your career investigating something you are interested
5. 725.▲
   by borroka 8y ago

   The book-length publication would a book or monograph if shorter. "Article" would be in my mind for non-peer-reviewed outlets. I typically use "manuscript" for papers that have yet to be published. -- I edit the above an
6. 726.▲
   by borroka 8y ago

   Sorry, more than 10 years - now edited.
7. 727.▲
   by borroka 8y ago

   In my field, they are called either manuscripts or papers, rarely articles.
8. 728.▲
   by borroka 8y ago

   I switched to tech one year ago after more than * years in academia (biology). I am still publishing, mostly papers that were half-completed or going through the peer-review process. I enjoy writing in general and I also enjoy writing resea
9. 729.▲
   by borroka 9y ago

   And Salgari never traveled!
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    by borroka 9y ago

    I have read "Principles". Good ideas in the first 2 chapters, but I got tired of the relentless, religious-like search for improvement no matter the psychological cost, the weirdness, and, ultimately, the boredom. He reminded me o
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    by borroka 9y ago

    Surely you are joking Mr Feynman - He was a brilliant man, but I also get a weird vibe from him. I all his books, he comes across as the man who knows is more brilliant than the vast majority of other people, he wants to be considered as a
12. 732.▲
    by borroka 9y ago

    Shibumi - yes, it is partly a parody, but I have found many good, inspiring lessons from the characterization of Nicholai Hel. For instance, this paragraph made me deeply reflect on the "convenient rationalization" of bad behavior
13. 733.▲
    by borroka 9y ago

    "It's hard to make good decisions in the labor market, for example, without a deep understanding of it." - Can you provide an example? Last job I took I considered money, job specifics, hours, vacation, career growth, the usu
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    by borroka 9y ago

    If you are not repeatedly looking for an out in your relationship or for other sides/partners, you are showing constancy of purpose, which does not have to be forever, either the constancy or the purpose. Studying at school for ~ 22 ye
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    by borroka 9y ago

    I agree. When they ask me where I see myself in 5 years, I answer that while I appreciate where the question is coming from, my life was so different since 5 years ago and the changes have been so unexpected, that I would lie to you and mys
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    by borroka 9y ago

    I agree, having the right priorities and a sense and constancy of purpose is key for a life that is more than asking yourself and other people what you are going to do this weekend. It follows that if you keep your priorities straight, most