"An academic is someone who has given up earthly rewards in exchange for the admiration of their peers" — @ilyasut

Feb 17, 2022 · 3:46 PM UTC

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A true academic is someone who seeks the pure joy of discovering new knowledge and that joy is their earthly reward, regardless of what their peers think.
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a really poor way to live a full life
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Lots of aspirational definitions of an academic. What about some empirical research…? The hunting for grants, the jealousy, the burnt-out, the onhangers …, And why just academic idols? Managing complex programs deserves respect too. There is much great learning by doing.
Admirations? Are you sure? 😂
Replying to @gdb @ilyasut
Surely that should read "criticism of their peers", no?
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Then scholars are not academics.
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are you slightly conscious of what you wrote, Greg?
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...and ended up with neither.
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Play stupid games win stupid societal prizes
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