I like this article. Not only does VDH beautifully articulate my own various rantings, but he links them in a way that makes a great deal of sense to me. It’s not that I don’t like academics, it’s just that they seem, sometimes, to inhabit a parallel reality.
My feelings are best summarized in this quote from “Ghostbusters”, which occurs when the three parapsychologists have their grant terminated and are fired by the university. Speaking is Ray Stantz (the Dan Aykroyd character):
Dr Ray Stantz: “Personally, I liked the university. They gave us money and facilities, we didn’t have to produce anything. You’ve never been out of college. You don’t know what it’s like out there. I’ve worked in the private sector. They expect results!”
Always loved that line!