Miscellaneous
This episode features: -What to consider when choosing a graduate program -Why I was told to avoid getting A’s in my classes, and why it might be a good idea for you as well -What are your chances of graduating from grad school -What are your chances of getting an academic position after grad school -How to avoid being corrupted by the academic incentive structure -How is grad school different from undergrad? -Tips for succeeding in grad school -How to avoid being bitten by the Curse of Knowledge Full transcript -References- Career Frontier: PhD completion rate data Data on tenure-track appointments after PhD Science PhD Career Preferences: Levels, Changes, and Advisor Encouragement Systematic Inequality and Hierarchy in Faculty Hiring Networks Allocating Risk Mitigation Across Time 80000 Hours interview with Owen Cotton-Barratt 80000 Hours survey of organizational leaders 80000 Hours career review of academic research 80000 Hours pros and cons of grad school 80000 Hours Should I Help Now or Later? Check This Rec: Bloggingheads.tv diavlog between Diana Fleischman and Robert Wright