ponzidemia

A description of the pyramid scheme that is modern academia. A blend of 'Ponzi' and 'Academia, invented by an Australian academic. Also known as the 'Profzi' scheme (PhD comics, Jorge Cham)

He felt bad about selling false hope of permanent jobs to his students, but that was his role in the ponzidemia scheme.

by Ghost of Nin May 6, 2016

polidemia

politics that occur within an academic setting

"Trevor acts like an asshole but they're just trying to advance their career in polidemia so they can eventually become a provost or whatever."

"You're gonna lose that grant unless you play poliemia."

by 3n! October 10, 2023