PHD PUZZLE , 2023
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4 images

A Ph.D. student Chris started his journey to be an impactful researcher. Along the way, he is more and more puzzled. Starting a research paper with two other PhD students, confusion grows. Through countless ups and downs, the paper evolves, emerging unexpectedly, like a hidden, timeless twist. Eventually, he got published but he is no longer the same… and still puzzled.

Back ground music - Chaconne, Partita No. 2 BWV 1004 by Bach
The signature of this piece is that Bach builds a total of 64 variations upon a simple theme. This music reminisces the process of producing impactful research that requires consistent variations.

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