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407. The Delicate Balance of Teaching and Research in Modern Academia feat. Nicholas Dirks

unSILOed with Greg LaBlanc

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Academic Journey and Interdisciplinary Pursuits

This chapter details the speaker's academic journey from an interdisciplinary program focusing on Asia and Africa to graduate school in South Asian history, highlighting the influence of an anthropologist advisor. It discusses the transition into professional roles, including creating a new interdisciplinary PhD program and eventually becoming the chancellor at Berkeley. The chapter delves into the challenges of balancing traditional disciplines with the need for interdisciplinary connections in academia amidst financial constraints and technological advancements.

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