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Week 12: Fables of Academia – The Elephant in the Room

by christasathish | Mar 23, 2025 | Fables of The Academic Zoo, Research Blog

At the heart of the Academic Zoo stood a large elephant named Equity. She was impossible to miss, her grey bulk filling the central courtyard. Yet, most of the animals pretended she wasn’t there. The lions roared about their achievements, the peacocks flaunted their...

Week 11: Fables of Academia – The Hedgehog’s Quills

by christasathish | Mar 16, 2025 | Fables of The Academic Zoo, Research Blog

In the Academic Zoo, the hedgehog was known for her sharp quills. She kept them raised at all times, wary of the larger animals who often pushed her aside or dismissed her ideas. “Why are you always so defensive?” the lions asked, circling her. “You should soften up,”...

Week 10: Fables of Academia – The Frogs’ Chorus

by christasathish | Mar 9, 2025 | Fables of The Academic Zoo, Research Blog

In the Academic Zoo, the frogs gathered every evening to sing in harmony. Their chorus conveyed messages of fairness, collaboration, and change-making. The larger animals, however, dismissed the frogs’ messages. “Too noisy”, grumbled the lions. “Unrefined”, scoffed...
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