Are PhDs a scam? Not where I expected this to go...

In this video I explore the definition of a scam and how it may apply to a PhD student PhD graduate. I explore the dishonesty, trickery, and financial aspects of doing a PhD that could lead some to consider a PhD a scam.
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0:00 - the definition of a scam
1:32 - is it dishonest?
4:22 - is it a trick?
8:02 - is someone making money?
10:33 - who benefits?
13:47 - The final word
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