Under these circumstances, it's natural to look for what may appear to be the most "practical" way out of the problem "Major in a subject designed to get you a job" seems the obvious answer to some, though this ignores the fact that many disciplines in the humanities characterized as "soft" often, in fact, lead to employment and success in the long run.

What characterizes a knowledge economy according to the passage?

Disputes were characterized by intense verbal ( 言語上的) aggression, tended to be repeated and not resolved and made men, more than women, extremely angry.

What characterizes the stars nominated at Bell Labs?