Here is what I have gained by being part of a pseudo-”exclusive” academic society:
1) The ability to recognize whether a new acquaintance is open-minded or not.
2) The ability to recognize whether a new acquaintance is broad-minded or not.
3) The ability to separate the thinkers from the non-thinkers.
4) A new appreciation for non-conformists (within reason).
5) Learning how to deal with paperland and administrivia.
More on each topic soon.
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