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Re:The Bus Ticket Theory of Genius by hahla on Saturday November 23, 2019 @07:19AM (#21613752)
The people driven by curiosity will still be in those unfashionable backwaters of any field. I would think true progress is made by those individuals, not ones that chase ‘hot’ fields.
Re:The Bus Ticket Theory of Genius by Jamwinner on Saturday November 23, 2019 @10:38AM (#21614623)
Bingo. I would add that the movers tend to define their own fields, and by action and driven by need/practicality, not marketing. Those seeking to enter a career, generally have a different set of goals and priorities, reguardless of overlap.