10: Passion Over Academic Proof

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John and Ben discuss the problems that arise when we rely on qualifications alone to gauge a person's potential. Just how valuable are degrees, certifications and tests in evaluating someone's passion, work ethic or dynamism?With Ben Alexander and John Chidgey.TechDistortion Companion Articles: Passion Over Academic Proof Nobody is Competent: We Are All Human Related Links: List of people claimed to possess an eidetic memory Support Pragmatic on Patreon

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