In this episode, Peter and Shintaro shift gears from grappling to dive into Peter’s current main focus: earning a PhD. They explore what it means to pursue a PhD, the challenges faced by doctoral students, and how this journey parallels competition in sports like judo. Using vivid analogies and insights, they discuss the structure of PhD programs, the peer review process, and the impact of publishing research. Whether you’re curious about academia or intrigued by its connections to grappling, this episode offers a fascinating look at the life of a PhD student and the pursuit of independent research.
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:01:48) The Role of a PhD Student
(00:03:25) Universities as Dojos
(00:04:25) Publishing Papers as Competitions
(00:06:04) Master's Degrees vs. PhDs
(00:08:40) Understanding Peer Review
(00:20:30) PhD Program Milestones
(00:23:37) Completing the PhD and Next Steps
(00:27:31) Critiquing Published Papers
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