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Prying open cracks
Finally, it is time for the data criticism. Even though the real issues lie elsewhere, it is my position’s cornerstone—and will reveal a shameful side of science.
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A sketchnote for a bit of change
This week's post is a little different and a first glimpse into one of the blog's planned columns: a sketchnote. More precisely, a summary of Nathaniel Branden's "The six pillars of self-esteem". It was a lot of fun to work out and—being very new to this—I learned a lot.
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Searching closure
The dissatisfying ruling left me confused and unable to let go. I was tired, but not yet done. With academia lacking appropriate venues, I had to find my own way.
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Systemic collapse
Sending off the indictment was like firing a flare; the last option to signal my distress. All I could do was wait and hope for help. But help would not arrive. Over the next year, I would only grow ever more jaded by the state of modern academia.
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Institutionalised inertia
In growing need of clarity, I finally reached out for help, unaware the step would only mark the beginning of a surreal and taxing journey.
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Suppressing resistance
Presenting my findings to a larger audience sent waves through the system. But they swiftly faded after crashing against rocks of denial. If I wanted clarity, I’d have to press on.
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Lighting the fuse
With my supervisor denying an uncomfortable truth, I was locked in place until I finally burned out. I nonetheless persisted, uncovered a smoking gun—and fired the first shot.
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Solving the riddle
Two years into my PhD and with nothing to show for it, a failing side project (of all things) provided the clue that would bring clarity. Slowly, but surely, a harsh truth emerged.
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Through the mind grinder
As the pandemic swept the world, my PhD project continued unchanged: utterly stuck. Its stubborn refusal to progress slowly took a toll. But despite mental decline, I would ultimately find what caused the problem.
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Setting the scene
I considered myself lucky to find back into science. But in place of success, doubt slowly crept in.
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Blowing the scientific whistle
This post is the start of an on-going series. You can get an overview here. The most jarring experience of my life has been blowing the whistle in science. It’s a lonely walk that takes a lot of courage, dedication, persistence. Not just in the moment, but the long