>
>
> Instead of pointing out that we can make bundles of money by
> demonstrating an ability to use existing knowledge, why not point out
> how miserable life can be struggling to extend the limits of our
> knowledge.
>
> http://www.thecrimson.com/article.aspx?ref=521323
> http://www.lewrockwell.com/north/north427.html
> http://www.stanfordalumni.org/news/magazine/1999/julaug/articles/phd.html
>
> Of course, if no one were willing to take the risk, we'd probably still
> be coding in COBOL.
>
>
Those were very interesting, though rather dismal articles. Makes me
definitely not want to pursue a PHD.
Here's two links in a similar vein questioning about going on even to get
a bachelors.......
http://www.michaelrobertson.com/archive.php?minute_id=226
http://www.michaelrobertson.com/archive.php?minute_id=257
(he is the original founder of Lindows/Linspire)
JOEL
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