A professor is merely someone appointed to that position by an institution. In reality it means little. The likelihood is they've researched for a PhD and written a few pieces in academic journals, or a book or two.
Some are very knowledgeable and productive, some are just lazy and spout sh1t. A bit like any group of people really.
Supposedly, they are experts on their subjects, but many really aren't. A lot of it is to do with the usual type of corruption (who you know). There is an entirely new type of corruption too. Be of the right race, gender or right-on social media justice warrior category and you can go far. You can even get loads of other people sacked or forced to resign with your constant highlighting of offence to whichever victims of discrimination you currently think is fashionable.
Take my word for it. I've just left the profession, I'm mere doctor now, a title I never use.

Edited by ASCPFC (02 Dec 2020 11.35am)

Red and Blue Army!

So, if you were suddenly ill with a heart condition and had to see a Consultant at the hospital, who would you rather consult with? A Professor of Cardiology with many years of pioneering, peer-reviewed work of international standing or one of his junior staffing Physicians who's dedicated but with a lot to learn?

I speak from family experience...take sage advice from the Prof.

Be where you are; otherwise you will miss your life.

Fair enough, however a medical doctor literally only has a degree. A humanities doctor will likely have spent ten years studying their subject. In reality, medical doctors are not that highly educated or skilled. I know this isn't a popular opinion as they're all such heroes now. However, I couldn't care less. Last two things wrong with me I ended up treating myself after being told that there was nothing the 'doctor' could do. The levels of incompetence are rife in my experience. My son nearly died a few years ago. A junior doctor came in to take bloods. It took him so long and he was so jumpy it was clear he couldn't do it. He called a nurse, she said it wasn't her job. It took me about two seconds to just do it myself. I'm hoping the NHS is better than what we have here, but I can't imagine it being that much better.
For balance of course there are good doctors. I only saw one after a terrible incident yesterday. Hopefully, the follow up comes through.

Edited by ASCPFC (02 Dec 2020 3.39pm)

Red and Blue Army!

If she was left-leaning she probably would have a problem with her swim bladder.

Becky
Professor of Goldfish

A stairway to Heaven and a Highway to Hell give some indication of expected traffic numbers

Prostrate check anyone.

Academia,...it's a tough one. Gauging intelligence by a bit of paper.
I have met some right fck-wits with degrees, and yet self-employed plumbers, chippys and sparkys seem to be far more educated. But who am I to judge ?

I disengage, I turn the page.