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

URL: https://lemire.me/blog/2024/09/11/the-phd-paradox-a-journey-into-academias-upside-down-world/ Type: article Domain: lemire.me

Excerpt: An ironic and cynical view of higher education’s obsession with degrees

Notes: 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.

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