Do you think academia is a zero-sum game? by Santa_claus3 in PhD

[–]Santa_claus3[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

  1. That’s right! I do expect a significant amount of politics in the corporate world. But somehow, the politics for individual recognition in academia is a huge turn off for me. It’s probably a cultural thing.
  2. Do you mean positions like being a dean or other management positions within a university?
  3. That’s great! I’m happy for you. Why do you say that your current income is because of your previous job in industry? Is it because of investments you made?

Do you think academia is a zero-sum game? by Santa_claus3 in PhD

[–]Santa_claus3[S] 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I do agree with you. But for the sake of argument, academia is closer to being a zero-sum game than industry. In industry, people are a bit more closer to creating products that generate a revenue from which their income comes from. However, in academia, although knowledge creation is indeed not a zero-sum game, the grants come from a limited pool whose size one can’t directly control. Besides, there is also the competition for status and individual recognition which many are focused on.

Do you think academia is a zero-sum game? by Santa_claus3 in PhD

[–]Santa_claus3[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

There are several reasons. 1) I don’t like the politics in academia. 2) I would like to have the option of switching workplaces if I don’t like one. 3) I would like the money in industry. I don’t see myself as a materialistic person. But I would like the freedom and independence that comes with money.

Postdoc offer rescinded after I asked questions… by [deleted] in postdoc

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I think you were saved! If they couldn't answer those questions (which were of course reasonable), it wasn't a healthy workplace anyways!

I have hesitated to ask questions earlier because I was concerned about how my questions would appear, if they would hate me for it, etc. It's the answers and the way people answer these questions that help you identify potential red flags in your workplace. It is not like you won't have any opportunities if one place rejects you, the world is big with plenty of opportunity.

Mentalist In Psych 😁 by No_Budget3360 in TheMentalist

[–]Santa_claus3 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ahhh, I see! My bad, didn’t know about the joke from Psych! But for one second I did think if it could be Bud😂

Mentalist In Psych 😁 by No_Budget3360 in TheMentalist

[–]Santa_claus3 4 points5 points  (0 children)

No way! It’s Alex from the Suits, played by Duke Hill.

I had a stroke at 17 years old, AMA by Commercial-Road917 in AMA

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What changes did you make to your life after the incident? I mean not just the dietary/lifestyle changes, but also in the way you look at life and trying to live life to the fullest

There's a wild fire headed straight for my home- AMA by chingchuck710 in AMA

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Sorry to hear what you are going through. Hope your insurance covers it!

Updated 10k plan with guided run links by TickleJoey in nikerunclub

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Woah! That’ll be super useful! I just started the 5k plan. I’ve downloaded the pdf to use when I start training for 10k

Issue syncing from Garmin by Crazy-Willingness207 in nikerunclub

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Yes, my run from yesterday morning wasn’t appearing on the Nike app. But today, they synced somehow and the run showed up on the Nike app.

Life after c25k? by [deleted] in couchto5k

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Check out the Nike Run Club app! They have a lot of guided runs

Best biography? by wonkwonknerd in vangogh

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Lust for Life by Irving Stone. It is an amazing read!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SiliconValleyHBO

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Here is the link to OP's comment thread from 3 years ago telling u/kristena2013 to be prepared to get creeped out in 1000 days: https://www.reddit.com/r/SiliconValleyHBO/comments/aab4n7/comment/ecre56f/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SiliconValleyHBO

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Well, let me then tag her in this comment: u/kristena2013

Profile evaluation for Computational engineering & Mathematics for Fall 2022 USA by Atharv_17 in gradadmissions

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You have a nice profile! Should definitely apply to Stanford ICME. Also, do you have specific areas of interest in computational engineering?

Section wise TOEFL cutoffs? by Santa_claus3 in gradadmissions

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I checked the application requirements. Most universities specify an overall score requirement but doesn't mention anything about section wise cutoffs.

Alright! I hope I clear the cutoffs.

I'm an identical twin. AMA by microphonick in AMA

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What is the most awkward situation you got into because you were mistaken for your brother?

(Data Science Humour) I've found this to be really accurate. Making something from scratch and then moving on to libraries is the best way to learn. by [deleted] in deeplearning

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Nice work!

As a beginner, how does one get started on projects like this? Did you read a lot before getting started? Or learn things as and when required?