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Mathnomalous
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Pictorial explanation of what getting a Ph.D. means
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around a pictorial representation of the Ph.D. journey, as presented by Matt Might. Participants share their reactions to the visual metaphor and its implications regarding the nature of pursuing a Ph.D.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- Some participants express appreciation for the cleverness of the pictorial representation.
- One participant notes a perceived phallic reference in the image, suggesting it implies that obtaining a Ph.D. enhances one's ego.
- A later reply emphasizes the broader impact of collective human effort in pushing boundaries, suggesting that the contributions of all individuals, regardless of their academic status, are significant.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally agree on the cleverness of the representation, but there are differing interpretations regarding its implications, particularly concerning ego and the significance of contributions to knowledge.
Contextual Notes
Some interpretations may depend on individual perspectives regarding academic achievement and its societal implications, which are not universally agreed upon.
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hadsed
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Very good.
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discrete*
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I like this a lot. Thanks for showing it.
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That's very clever, but there is also a clear phallic reference indicated by the picture which seems to say that getting a PhD makes you even a bigger **** than you already were. 
But, the really big picture is that the sum total of all people pushing out that boundary (whether those people have Ph.D.s or not) is much more than a little blip on the surface. That total of all human effort makes the surface expand like a supernova.
But, the really big picture is that the sum total of all people pushing out that boundary (whether those people have Ph.D.s or not) is much more than a little blip on the surface. That total of all human effort makes the surface expand like a supernova.
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