The phenomenon of intellectual opportunism is frequently associated by its critics with careerism. Weir demonised MacDonald for obnoxious careerism, class betrayal and treachery. The ethos students are being taught are selfishness, competition and careerism. The careerism of his repentance is repulsively consistent with the careerism of his crimes. The results of a zero-defects mentality can include careerism, reduced motivation and stifled innovation. Slowly he succumbs to vanity, careerism and the desire for an easy life. "Take It Back", and "Chemicals", calling them a "smack of blatant careerism".