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[–] 6 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Do we even want most PhDs in academia?

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  • [–] 6 points 1 day ago

    We already don't. Like 15% of postdocs become professors and its similar for PhD to postdoc. A vast majority of PhDs go to industry or government work.

    As to whether you want most PhDs in academia that is a values question of whether a PhD does more for society in academia or elsewhere.

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