The PhD Paradox: A Journey into Academia’s Upside-Down World – Daniel Lemire's blog

Link: The PhD Paradox: A Journey into Academia’s Upside-Down World – Daniel Lemire's blog: "An ironic and cynical view of higher education’s obsession with degrees"

The linked article critiques the role of doctorates (PhDs) in higher ed and society as a whole. Key quote: “Imagine if we recruited professors not just for their academic credentials but for their real-world achievements. People who’ve actually built things that work, could revolutionize how we teach software engineering or entrepreneurship.” . Duh.