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I think one of the problems with large parts of academia is that the system thrives by finding flaws within things other people have created. Criticism is cert
by rb2k_ 4y ago
I think one of the problems with large parts of academia is that the system thrives by finding flaws within things other people have created.
Criticism is certainly helpful and necessary for advancing the state of the art, but without something to balance it, it turns into a pretty bleak place to work. I guess this is one example that feels more like a personal vendetta than a constructive criticism of the work.
- timmytokyo 4y agoScience is, always has been, and always should be an adversarial endeavor. It's part of what makes it science.
- rb2k_ 4y agoThere should be a difference between applying critical thinking and being borderline hostile though.
- timmytokyo 4y agoAgreed. One can be adversarial and professional at the same time.