Tenure and Funding
The discussion highlights the challenges faced by academics interested in cryptozoology, particularly the importance of tenure for job security. Without financial backing or grant opportunities, pursuits like Bigfoot research remain largely unfunded. The conversation also touches on the misconception that adventurous expeditions are easily financed, emphasizing the need to follow the money to uncover the truth behind these elusive subjects.In this clip
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