Blocked and Reported

Episode 197: Gay Gets Got

Jan 6, 2024

The podcast discusses the controversies surrounding plagiarism allegations against scholars such as Claudine Gay and Nicole Hannah-Jones. They also explore the use of inaccurate and violent language in astronomy and the implications of offensive comedy. The hosts touch on topics like funding ISIS and anti-Semitism on college campuses, as well as the consequences of plagiarism in academia. Additionally, they discuss the resignation of a subreddit moderator and the tribal reactions to plagiarism accusations.

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Quick takeaways

The plagiarism scandal involving Claudine Gay raised questions about the distinction between plagiarism and borrowing language, highlighting the importance of academic honesty and the need for proper attribution.

The media coverage and public reactions to the plagiarism scandal revealed the tribal nature of discussions and the role of social media in shaping public opinion.

The scandal served as a reminder of the importance of academic integrity, clearer guidelines on plagiarism, and responsible reporting in media coverage.

Deep dives

Plagiarism Scandal Surrounding Claudine Gay

Claudine Gay, the former president of Harvard University, faced a plagiarism scandal as multiple instances of plagiarism were uncovered in her published works. The plagiarism accusations spread online among academic forums and eventually gained media attention. The scandal highlighted the issue of plagiarism in academia and led to discussions about the significance of originality and proper citation. The controversy also became a point of debate regarding race and politics, with some individuals arguing that the accusations were racially motivated. However, the focus remained on the academic integrity of Gay's work and the consequences of plagiarism in scholarly research.

Introduction

3min

Inaccurate Language in Astronomy

16min

Exploring Funding ISIS and Offensive Comedy

3min

The Moderator Steps Down and Anti-Semitism on College Campuses

12min

Plagiarism and Controversy

13min

Controversy over Plagiarism Allegations and Defending Actions

2min

Exploring the Consequences of a War and Privilege in the Academic World

3min

This week on the Blocked and Reported, Jesse and Katie discuss the ongoing saga of Claudine Gay, the scholar, plagiarist, and former president of Harvard University. Plus, updates.

Scientific American: “The Language of Astronomy Is Needlessly Violent and Inaccurate”

https://www.blockedandreported.org/p/how-the-unitarian-universalist-church

Kate Rohde: “The Ideological Takeover of the Church I loved”

https://www.blockedandreported.org/p/episode-118-every-podcaster-is-bi

https://www.blockedandreported.org/p/episode-172

Philly Mag: “WHYY Ordered to Give Fired Comedian Jad Sleiman His Job Back”

WaPo: “The plagiarism allegations against ex-Harvard president Claudine Gay, explained”

Washington Free Beacon: “'This is Definitely Plagiarism': Harvard University President Claudine Gay Copied Entire Paragraphs From Others’ Academic Work and Claimed Them as Her Own”

https://x.com/realchrisrufo/status/1737209215738069232?s=20

https://nitter.net/drvolts/status/1742296213628788970

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