quinta-feira, 28 de outubro de 2021

University gives preference to candidates with a certificate of mental pathology

 


Contemplating physicist Carlo Rovelli's insightful perspective, as referenced in the preceding discussion (see link above), alongside a significant investigation delving into the dynamics of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder within the familial circles of nearly 12,000 tenured professors in Denmark—previously explored in a blog post from two years prior—and further compounded by research conducted across the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Sweden. This research, published in the Journal of Creative Behavior, underscores a correlation between schizophrenia rates and the prevalence of Nobel Prize laureates across various nations. In light of these findings, should universities prioritize candidates for professorship who possess certifications reflecting experiences with mental health challenges?