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		lkozma on May 27, 2021 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Collusion rings threaten the integrity of computer... I recognize the symptoms you describe, but I find the picture you painted a bit too pessimistic, given that in the field that I'm familiar with (theoretical CS), groups in Poland have been among the strongest and most visible in Europe in the past 10 years.

ed_balls on May 27, 2021 [–]

because it's fresh blood and there is a skill set filter which reduces nepotism and other forms of corruption.

Looking at other departments, say, sociology* it's a dumpster. Full of cronies, retired politicians and relatives.

*Just an example which doesn't require "hard" skills like math.

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