Plagiarism and the Politics of Content Production

The conversation around plagiarism on platforms like YouTube has been gaining traction, with Hbomb and other creators shedding light on the rampant copying of content. While some view this as mere online finger-pointing, it raises important questions about the role of creativity, regulations, and exploitation in the digital space. Plagiarism is fueled by the drive for economic efficiency and the lack of consequences for stealing others' work. However, it also becomes an issue of how individuals and larger corporations use content to push their political agendas. The ease with which creators can rally people around plagiarism as a bad practice opens up opportunities to steer viewers' perspectives politically, both on the left and the right.