@@takiyaazrin7562 The ways in which humanities and the sciences are run in terms of funding and bureaucracy are very similar, so that many things Andy says in his videos are spot on for both. But as a history D.Phil., there at least two major differences in my opinion. One is that in humanities your doctoral work is entirely your own project. No labs, no team-mates, and you are not a paid employee doing research for someone higher in the academic hierarchy. You are even more alone, especially if your supervisor is hands off. The other main difference is that the thesis is not a 30,000-50,000 word report on lab-work, but a 100,000 argument that must make a substantial and original contribution to the field. In history at least, you might start thinking that your idea of approaching a subject from a new perspective, using new methodology, or new archival material, will meet this criteria. But as you write the thesis and craft your ground-breaking arguments, the evidence tends to pull you towards more moderate or nuanced conclusions, with the result that your contribution is either less substantial, or less original then initially (and perhaps optimistically) anticipated. This means constant revisiting of old research, or the addition of new research, to squeeze out more originality. Doing so can drastically alter a single sentence or an entire chapter of the thesis, which can then change the rest of the 100,000 words Unlike the sciences, where even failed experiments are useful and can be reported in a thesis, in my field of history, only a new, original argument is worth recognising. This means that simply confirming what other historians have said by new methods, or acknowledging the limitations of your research approach does not qualify as an original contribution to the academic field. You might think you've done what it takes to be original, only to find your supervisor or examiner doesn't agree. The thesis is often turned into a monograph that sets up your academic career, putting even greater pressure on the writing up process. I can only speak of my field of modern history, perhaps others in the humanities can provide other perspectives.
Yeah being a professor can be extremely isolating. We're forced to "hang out" (class, office hours) with students most of our days, and we're usually introverts, so we run out of social energy. Some just don't have the energy to make new friends anymore. Hence, a lot of professors attach to students, and vice versa for other reasons.
I disagree. Any professor "attaching" to students has inner issues. Maintaining your distance is part of the job. And forget facebook, etc. Only asking for trouble.
This format of video is therapeutic in nature. At some point of my research career, I too, have turned to reddit with a confusing mind. This helps me a lot!
I was totally ready to give this all up and go be a sheepherder in the Himalayas. PhD 4th year, with a project that goes on for two more years, is frustrating. I was reconsidering if I really had it in me to keep going and was here for some music to calm me, but instead found this. Thanks ig! (:
@1:35 I can pitch in with a different view. I joined a lab as a PhD student a few months ago and since then, a lot of PhD students have left after defending but their work has not yet been published - the newly recruited students including me are working on the 'old' projects without burdening the freshly graduates. We have a few meetings to organise the work still to be done with a lot of oversight from the supervisor.
Hey @Andy, this evening I was sitting with my thoughts and realised how cynical I've become. I was wondering if I could ask you to make a video on the world's best (in terms of LEAST corrupt) places/ universities/ educational institutions to consider pursuing a PhD or research degree. ❤
Shouldn't we all be searching for professional mental help? I'm not saying that feeling that our suffering is somehow relatable doesn't improve our well being, but at some point it might come across as "everybody feels that way, everybody does it, so just suck it up".
I need the humanities version of this channel.
Don't tempt me 😂
But there is so much overlap
Glad to know academia is weird on both sides
Maybe no need humanities version. I saw the difference is only equipments
lol
@@takiyaazrin7562 The ways in which humanities and the sciences are run in terms of funding and bureaucracy are very similar, so that many things Andy says in his videos are spot on for both. But as a history D.Phil., there at least two major differences in my opinion. One is that in humanities your doctoral work is entirely your own project. No labs, no team-mates, and you are not a paid employee doing research for someone higher in the academic hierarchy. You are even more alone, especially if your supervisor is hands off. The other main difference is that the thesis is not a 30,000-50,000 word report on lab-work, but a 100,000 argument that must make a substantial and original contribution to the field. In history at least, you might start thinking that your idea of approaching a subject from a new perspective, using new methodology, or new archival material, will meet this criteria. But as you write the thesis and craft your ground-breaking arguments, the evidence tends to pull you towards more moderate or nuanced conclusions, with the result that your contribution is either less substantial, or less original then initially (and perhaps optimistically) anticipated. This means constant revisiting of old research, or the addition of new research, to squeeze out more originality. Doing so can drastically alter a single sentence or an entire chapter of the thesis, which can then change the rest of the 100,000 words Unlike the sciences, where even failed experiments are useful and can be reported in a thesis, in my field of history, only a new, original argument is worth recognising. This means that simply confirming what other historians have said by new methods, or acknowledging the limitations of your research approach does not qualify as an original contribution to the academic field. You might think you've done what it takes to be original, only to find your supervisor or examiner doesn't agree. The thesis is often turned into a monograph that sets up your academic career, putting even greater pressure on the writing up process. I can only speak of my field of modern history, perhaps others in the humanities can provide other perspectives.
I believe academia works more or less in the same way. Atleast the politics. Correct me if I'm wrong since I am from STEM background.
Yeah being a professor can be extremely isolating. We're forced to "hang out" (class, office hours) with students most of our days, and we're usually introverts, so we run out of social energy. Some just don't have the energy to make new friends anymore.
Hence, a lot of professors attach to students, and vice versa for other reasons.
PhD is a lonely journey. I cant imagine being a Professor
You can bond over your mutual alcoholism
I disagree. Any professor "attaching" to students has inner issues. Maintaining your distance is part of the job. And forget facebook, etc. Only asking for trouble.
HOW are you surprised by this. How how how?
This format of video is therapeutic in nature. At some point of my research career, I too, have turned to reddit with a confusing mind. This helps me a lot!
Great to hear that.
I really needed that video, thank you
I was totally ready to give this all up and go be a sheepherder in the Himalayas. PhD 4th year, with a project that goes on for two more years, is frustrating. I was reconsidering if I really had it in me to keep going and was here for some music to calm me, but instead found this. Thanks ig! (:
> I was totally ready to give this all up and go be a sheepherder in the Himalayas.
Ahah! Been there! Stay strong!
Yes this is happening with me right now , I have just started writing my thesis. I do not want to do this anymore.
At least your thesis is one foot at the door.
why not? writing is fun
5:13 I can totallyy relate to this! I am an undergrad and most of the time I feel like how the hell did my thesis supervisor even get a PhD.
This has been useful. Thank You!
Rush rush rush. That's how it was for me, getting those last experiments in.
@1:35
I can pitch in with a different view. I joined a lab as a PhD student a few months ago and since then, a lot of PhD students have left after defending but their work has not yet been published - the newly recruited students including me are working on the 'old' projects without burdening the freshly graduates. We have a few meetings to organise the work still to be done with a lot of oversight from the supervisor.
I am about to start my 6 month masters thesis project…. And I just want it done as well….😂
Oh the working part was nice, the writing part was horror.At least for me. Good luck.
Best of luck.
Yup :)
Enjoy! Writing is so fun
Thanks, great video!
Hey @Andy, this evening I was sitting with my thoughts and realised how cynical I've become. I was wondering if I could ask you to make a video on the world's best (in terms of LEAST corrupt) places/ universities/ educational institutions to consider pursuing a PhD or research degree. ❤
How would he know? Most of his videos talk about university systems failed the academics
Have you and David Cross ever been seen in the same room? 🤔
11:07- It's so true, LOOL
4:00 supervisor
What anime are you watching this season Dr. Andy?
mungus threat neutralized
Shouldn't we all be searching for professional mental help? I'm not saying that feeling that our suffering is somehow relatable doesn't improve our well being, but at some point it might come across as "everybody feels that way, everybody does it, so just suck it up".
is it normal to get stuck in your experiment and have no clue how to proceed?
Yes, that's called scientific research