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Academia's Darkest Secret: The Graduate Student Crisis... | Tyler Cowen

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal

CHAPTER

The Dynamics of Ambition and Mentorship

This chapter explores the dual aspects of ambition, distinguishing between healthy and unhealthy motivations that drive individuals. It also introduces an upcoming book on mentoring, emphasizing the importance of context over simplistic rules in nurturing effective mentoring relationships. The conversation touches on the interplay of networking, AI advancements, and the cultural shifts in academia and industry, encouraging proactive engagement in personal and professional development.

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