Why no one is exponentially smarter than others
The PhD example late in this essay is one that I have lived. I am a failed PhD student who worked for 4 years on my research with no first author publications to show for it. The professors from my old school always express surprise and confusion that I didn&#x27;t succeed since I apparently have the right combination of smarts. But, to me, my failure is more down to bad luck and unfortunate circumstance than any inate ability.<p>I would love to hear other&#x27;s experiences with PhDs in the context of the essay&#x27;s example.