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Moloya's avatar

Doga, this is insightful! I am at such a crossroad in my life. For me too, a PhD seems like the only option given my background (bachelor's, master's in history). I also love the subject so its difficult to give up on that dream. I am however aware of the challenges. Academia is so competitive and kind of depressing. Also, politics! But for now, I don't see an alternative for me. But i am increasingly considering other options as well.

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James F. Richardson's avatar

I concur with your advice. I write about my own career fantasy in my new book and how to beautifully explicates the dark side of individualism in the U.S. Universities and companies exist to monetize individual fantasies without displaying any communal responsibility for the consequences. PhD programs are perfect laboratories in the abdication of adult responsibility.

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