Don't Do a PhD? Advice for the Pre-AGI Era
niloofar_mire · x · 2026-08-18
An academic mentor reflects on students thanking them for advising against a PhD. They argue that a PhD requires total obsession and isn't for those on the fence, but emphasizes that maintaining a strong research pipeline is still crucial for the future.
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