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That explains a lot. That is the land where pedigree is everything, especially so in the humanities.
No wonder the poor guy is so confused, enough time in the ivory tower and he actually started to believe the company line.
Not to bash on academia exclusively, I've seen the same thing from friends in the legal industry.
I think it applies to any industry where reputation and prestige is paramount.
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That explains a lot. That is the land where pedigree is everything, especially so in the humanities.
No wonder the poor guy is so confused, enough time in the ivory tower and he actually started to believe the company line.
Not to bash on academia exclusively, I've seen the same thing from friends in the legal industry.
I think it applies to any industry where reputation and prestige is paramount.