Summary of What Academics Say vs What They Mean: The Hidden Messages in Academic Jargon

The video "What Academics Say vs What They Mean: The Hidden Messages in Academic Jargon" discusses the hidden meanings in academic jargon and reveals the true intentions behind statements commonly made by academics. Dr. Gibson highlights the need for further research, self-citing, reluctance to engage in more experiments, passing off tasks to others, and the pressure to increase publication rates. The methodology involves deciphering and revealing the hidden messages in academic jargon, while also emphasizing the importance of interacting with the speaker through their newsletter and website. ### Speakers: - Dr. Gibson

Notable Quotes

00:27 — « to the best of our knowledge this is the first study that look there's just so much bloody literature out there I can't keep on top of it »
01:34 — « my H index is the one index that really dictates the success of my career and I need to gain that in any way possible »
03:28 — « there's lots of it here I'm very important and I sort of like I'm part of an important uh big developing field »
03:52 — « it would look great on your CV »
06:12 — « I'm starting to look like a failing researcher and I can't be that person in this department »

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