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That seems to describe the devolution of modern USA academia.
Waldemar A Schmidt, PhD, MD
(Perseveret et Percipiunt)
503.631.8044
Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value. (A Einstein)
> On Nov 14, 2020, at 8:45 AM, Jamie D <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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> This might be a bit left-field, but I'm curious to hear all your thoughts:
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> 1. Academia was created to institutionalize truth seeking.
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> 2. If academics are all motivated for money, status, tenure, prestige, their families, and not a direct passion for truth....how can Academia fullfill it's purpose? Don't the incentives put a cap on how far the academy can progress into the horizon of mystery?
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> In my experience, talking with academics who haven't learned humility is often stressful.... Anything they don't understand immediately must be pounced on like an opportunity to best the other, which suggest a fear of being bested underneath. And that fear of being wrong is the first thing to be removed if you seek truth!
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