Decoding Academia: Matt on his ENTIRE research career *Patreon Sample*
December 3, 2021
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December 3, 2021
Decoding Academia: Matt on his ENTIRE research career *Patreon Sample*
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<p>So, what even IS the deal with Matt? Is he a proper psychologist or does his past conceal something darker, aside from his bronzed skin-tone? Until now, he's been a mystery hidden in a enigma and wrapped within a svelte Australian shell. </p><p>Well, enquiring minds need to know, so that's all about to change! Here it is - The Story of Matt. The ins, the outs, and the 'what-have-yous'. The false starts, the missed opportunities for fame, the many entry roles as a research 'shit-kicker', and his final glorious ascension to his ultimate form as a white haired tenured Professor.</p><p>You'll learn why being an English language teacher is not a real job, how Matt could have been a contender in the massively lucrative and prestigious field of artificial intelligence, where all the fish live (under the sea, mostly), the powers and ideologies at play in gambling research, why Matt isn't impressed by Taleb's claims about fat tails, and so much more.</p><p>You'll be left wondering, "How can one man, even if he is very ancient, do so much? Is he a polymath? Or does he just have a short attention span, and trouble holding down a job?" And finally, as an exercise for the listener, like Chris, you will be left to wonder "is convolve a real word?"</p><p>Here it is: the backstory of Matt.</p><p><strong>Links</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=g0Dr9csAAAAJ&hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Matt's prolific research output</a></li><li><a href="https://www.insidegambling.com.au/editions/4/feature/gambling-harm-impact-on-community-on-par-with-depression-and-alcohol-abuse" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Inside Gambling article on Matt's research</a></li><li><a href="https://www.stitcher.com/show/tea-for-two-with-iona-italia-and-helen-pluckrose/episode/72-matthew-browne-why-people-gamble-public-limited-version-80344533" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">'Two for Tea' podcast episode with Matt on his research</a></li></ul><br />
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