#1625: What's wrong with the PhD | The Best of Our Knowledge

November 12, 2021 • 00:27:35
#1625: What's wrong with the PhD | The Best of Our Knowledge
The Best Of Our Knowledge
#1625: What's wrong with the PhD | The Best of Our Knowledge

Nov 12 2021 | 00:27:35

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Every year students around the country work hard, sacrifice, and study to earn their PhD. But is earning that ultimate degree worth it? What’s wrong with the PhD?

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