Isn't that exactly his point? HN is focused on startups, and will have an interest in things that benefit startups, like attracting smart people into business instead of pursuing a PhD. If HN was focused on academia, we'd probably see more articles about why starting a business is a bad idea, and why getting your PhD is a great idea.
> If HN was focused on academia, we'd probably see more articles about why starting a business is a bad idea, and why getting your PhD is a great idea.
You clearly don't read many academic blogs, or the Chronicle of Higher Education.
