04-21-2010, 11:23 AM
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Dan Studebaker
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Join Date: May 2009
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Originally Posted by E93
One of the humbling benefits of getting a Ph.D. was the recognition of how much I did not know, even in my area of expertise. A little humility goes a long way in this world. The sooner you learn that, the happier you will be.
JimB
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True dat.
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Originally Posted by E93
P.S. It is funny that you bring up an analogy with freshman students. You strike me as a lot like some of my freshman students who, due to the tidbits of new-found knowledge they have, they think they are incredibly knowledgeable. But they are utterly unaware of the vast limits to their knowledge. On this basis they make arguments with gaping holes, much like you, but due to ignorance are unaware that the holes are even there.
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And again.
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