The following screenshot of the post <a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/math/comments/1ug32a/what_is_an_example_of_a_uselessworthless_phd_or/" source="Reddit" author="Mathbosss">What is an example of a "useless/worthless PhD" or its opposite?</a> presents a prime example of how the Internet actively works to consume your every waking moment. <img src="{att_link}2014-01-06_19_49_35-convene_comments_on_what_is_an_example_of_a_useless_worthless_phd_or_its_oppos.png" align="none" caption="Screenshot of a /r/math post"> I found the conversation quite interesting and somewhat humorous and was sorely tempted to continue. Fortitude intervened.