Re: Gian-Carlo Rota's "Twelve problems in probability no one likes to bring up."
- From: Russell.Martin@xxxxxxx
- Date: 21 Apr 2005 12:38:41 -0700
In part, if there is a tendency for advisors to shy away from
controversial
topics it is out of concern for the student. IMO (and the opinion of
others I've talked to) a graduate student should worry about finding
a doable thesis topic, that is something that can be reasonably
expected to yield an acceptable thesis in the time frame that one
expects for the degree. After a person has his credentials (perhaps
even after one is "established", whatever that means), and has
aquired the necessary mastery of the field, is the time to make
one's mark on the field by tackling contoversial topics. Some may
disagree with this approach, perhaps arguing that I'm stifling
creativity and promoting mediocracy. They are not the ones
gambling with their future, and the reality is that very few grad
students make really significant contributions to their field with
their thesis, and you probably are not the next Riemann or Liapunov.
If you think you are, then go for it. Good luck.
Cheers,
Russell
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