I'm starting to think these allegations of plagiarism are nothing more than an attempt to distract. They most certainly will advance the AI platforms. I'm glad Gay is out because I believe she represents the rot that has invaded academia. But if I were to be brutally honest with myself I need to conclude that Claudine Gay did NOTHING to stop these ridiculous jab mandates. None of these college leaders did. So if plagiarism is the mechanism to oust so be it. Just replace with a just and fair temperament...
BIOCHEMICAL WARFARE WARNING in Dental Anesthetics!
ANA MARIA MIHALCEA, MD, PHD JAN 9, 2024
"Torsion Spectroscopy Analysis Of Dental Anesthetics And Vitamin B12 Injections By Diana Wojtkowiak PhD - 10 Out Of 13 Batches Contain Graphene
We are concerned about self assembly nanotechnology that can create a human machine interface. Its components are hydrogels made from many different chemical compositions, quantum dots, micro robotics for biosensing applications, toxic heavy metals, graphene, polymer plastics and more. Remember many teams did not find mRNA in the C19 shots. But we did find self assembly nanotechnology."
Read in full here: Humanity United Now - Ana Maria Mihalcea, MD, PhD
The plagiarist is the new racist, or so it appears.
How does anyone see Oxman's statement as plagiarism? She makes statements about fundamental physics (statics). Any engineer should be able to make that statement without citation because it simply involves utilizing one's education and experience.
If one writes "2 + 2 = 4," why would that need a citation, and what source would they cite? How could one possibly write about the finite set of forces a tree could experience and not say it in a way very similar to how any other knowledgeable person would say it?
This is yet another absurdity in our world, and it is baffling why it captures so many people's attention. I'm not commenting on any drama that led up to this incident. Each claim (indictment) must be evaluated on its own merits. I see no plagiarism in this case.
I used to collect ancient coins. Many freaky Gods and Emperors. Why the people at the pinnacle of Roman society were often so twisted is a bit of a puzzle. Inherited mental illness might be part of it. The Greeks were much more respectable. The freakish Roman Emperors were often quickly dispatched in disgust.
2) Any grant based upon fraud INCLUDING plagiarism ought be rescinded IN TOTAL, and IMMEDIATELY.
Let there be enforceable consequences for bad behavior up to and including imprisonment for murder when the results of scientific fraud are death due to untested treatments, drugs, vaccines and technology. ALSO EV batteries starting fires etc. etc. If corporations are "persons" let em be subject to all consequences of their collective actions a la any individual citizen. Yes, I am dreaming.. Every institution on this planet has been totally captured.
1) How about ending anonymous peer review--a totally corruptible process from start to finish. I cannot imagine the cozy relationships the scientific journal editors have with their chosen peer reviewers and sponsors. A Venn diagram of these 3 groups would be illuminating. If the peer reviewers and editors don't catch the plagiarism all is lost.
I believe plagiarism is an inevitable consequence of children no longer being taught how to think for themselves. In the UK this essential element of learning began (deliberately?) to die in the 80's.
This has been compounded by the rise of Google/Wiki etc.
Want to find something out? Just Google it and, Voila, you are an instant expert.
Easier still, just watch the BBC and read, in the UK, papers like the Guardian.
This way, you are guaranteed to never have an original thought in your head. Maybe helps explain why there are so many unthinking compliant sheep around.
(I apologise if all the above has been said before - no intention of plagiarism on my part...).
Back then everybody "rephrased" paragraphs. Everybody knew, that everybody did.
It was only called plagiarism if it was copied verbatim. Really, not citing wikipedia is a serious offence? Get real.
Although I agree with thoroughly checking for rampant serious plagiarism, I do think only serious plagiarism should be addressed. And there is enough of that too. More than enough.
I do agree that it's sad to use the threat of plagiarism as an opportunistic political tool.
Let the distant past be the distant past and, from now on, thoroughly check for plagiarism with internetools that are now eaisly available, but not back then.
A more serious taint in science than plagiarism is captured research. Very often medical researchers are either in an non-disclosed way paid in a roundabout way, or under the influence of an important biased actor, i.e. Big Pharma.
I know for a fact, because I researched it myself, that many articles debunking the health benefits of organic food and/or supplements are written by 'sympathizers'of Big Ag and Big Pharm (in which *you* are the Ag). If you want a high-end job in the captured establishment "debunking" the aboves is a surefire way to get hired.
These articles are terribly flawed in insidious ways.
An example: organic meat was said to contain more pesticides than non-organic. I delved in. Turns out the researchers who were under the umbrella of a Big Ag institute had only included the old DDT like stuff that grassfed cattle do indeed pick up from their neghbours fileds etc.. They didn't include neo-nicotinoids. That is sheer deception and illusion in my opinion, but professional pro-organic journalists fell for it back then.
When I provide instructions to my students, I tell them two things:
- Wikipedia is the best made up information on the internet and referencing it as a source will result in a zero for the assignment.
- When they feel like they need to copy and paste, DON'T. Turnitin is a very effective tool for identifying academic content that has been previously submitted and content available from the internet.
Plagiarism is not acceptable in any academic circumstances - published work, dissertations, or assignments. Properly referenced materials that indicate the relevance of the referenced material to the topic at hand is welcomed and encouraged. We build on the shoulders of giants and should provide credit where it is due.
I share the concern that a controversy is what was necessary to publicly highlight this lack of integrity. I would encourage Ackman (or others) to have the materials for every PhD granted in the last 25 years be scrutinized.
Right on. The current 'interest' in plagiarism, is rather plagiaristic in it's own right. Let's everyone say the same thing, and tomorrow we'll play musical chairs with one another's ideas.
I have to admit what you are saying is true, I think we all did it at least in Secondary School and maybe even College, at that stage as long as it was not verbatim it was not considered plagiarism. I do realize now that it actually is because it is not original thought. On the other had it was doing assignments from specific handbooks and it was rather difficult to avoid it as you were not expected to have an original idea but to do the assignment to show you know what is in the handbook. I was in school and college in the 60's and 70''s and as we all know we were not expected to "think"
Surly in a learning cotext everything does not require original thought. Sometimes you are just expected to demonstrate that you understand a concept or issue.
That is true but later on it did give us trouble as the whole "plagiarism" thing got out of hand in later years, when I started studying again it became very difficult to do an assignment.
How difficult is it to either do the proper citations or make it your own? If you accuse someone of plagiarism and you are wrong they could sue you for Defamation. In the UK this is a civil offence for which there is no legal aid. It is therefore possible that you are correct in your accusation of plagiarism, however they could bankrupt you in legal costs whilst you attempt to prove your accusation.
It is possible that plagiarism standards are too strict for a world that generates so much text. I would love to see an objective study of the frequency of different types of plagiarism and also a study of how standards vary from school to school, in letter and in practice. I think we should avoid excessive glee in other people's embarassment, especially until the inquisition touches all corners of academia.
I used to collect ancient coins. Many freaky Gods and Emperors. Why the people at the pinnacle of Roman society were often so twisted is a bit of a puzzle. Inherited mental illness might be part of it. The Greeks were much more respectable. The freakish Roman Emperors were often quickly dispatched in disgust.
When I first went to university, in 1963, there was automatic and entrenched respect for dissenting views, and alternative evidence was examined eagerly. The spirit of the search for truth was alive and well, although I soon realised there was an element of elitism among a sprinkling of lecturers.
Today, in universities, there is a horror of dissenting views and I have heard professors call for the equivilent of burning at the stake for academics and scientists who scoffed at man-made global warming theories; a hypothetical that is now a virtual religion.
My view today is that, after I have participated in the overturning of the current corrupt and oppressive system, all lecturers and scientists who participated in the plagiarism, repression, and denial of evidence, will have their degrees vaporised and be blackballed for life from ever functioning in a learning environment. Degrees will become literal and nobody will be paid for a piece of paper, but for the productivity this enables.
Of course, I should add that at age 80, this ain't never gonna happen so lecturers can breathe a sigh of relief. On the other hand, political plotters have asked me to stand by for some secret activities...
When I was doing some proof reading I came across something else, this guy was just stringing the quotes one after the other without is own ideas. He did credit everyone, but I must say it was thrown out as rubbish
the onus of discovering plagiarists should be placed on the institution employing the candidate using the mentioned tools. Perhaps the institution should pay a stiff "fine".
This is an issue in the music business as well, where people get sued because they wrote something that either had similar lyrical content or used the same chord progressions, as if all popular music doesn't use the same progressions...lol.
Here's an obvious one, Anthony Fauci: https://inumero.substack.com/p/anthony-fauci-plagiarist
I'm starting to think these allegations of plagiarism are nothing more than an attempt to distract. They most certainly will advance the AI platforms. I'm glad Gay is out because I believe she represents the rot that has invaded academia. But if I were to be brutally honest with myself I need to conclude that Claudine Gay did NOTHING to stop these ridiculous jab mandates. None of these college leaders did. So if plagiarism is the mechanism to oust so be it. Just replace with a just and fair temperament...
BIOCHEMICAL WARFARE WARNING in Dental Anesthetics!
ANA MARIA MIHALCEA, MD, PHD JAN 9, 2024
"Torsion Spectroscopy Analysis Of Dental Anesthetics And Vitamin B12 Injections By Diana Wojtkowiak PhD - 10 Out Of 13 Batches Contain Graphene
We are concerned about self assembly nanotechnology that can create a human machine interface. Its components are hydrogels made from many different chemical compositions, quantum dots, micro robotics for biosensing applications, toxic heavy metals, graphene, polymer plastics and more. Remember many teams did not find mRNA in the C19 shots. But we did find self assembly nanotechnology."
Read in full here: Humanity United Now - Ana Maria Mihalcea, MD, PhD
https://anamihalceamdphd.substack.com/p/torsion-spectroscopy-analysis-of?publication_id=956088&post_id=140525499&isFreemail=true&r=1qp9ne&utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email
The plagiarist is the new racist, or so it appears.
How does anyone see Oxman's statement as plagiarism? She makes statements about fundamental physics (statics). Any engineer should be able to make that statement without citation because it simply involves utilizing one's education and experience.
If one writes "2 + 2 = 4," why would that need a citation, and what source would they cite? How could one possibly write about the finite set of forces a tree could experience and not say it in a way very similar to how any other knowledgeable person would say it?
This is yet another absurdity in our world, and it is baffling why it captures so many people's attention. I'm not commenting on any drama that led up to this incident. Each claim (indictment) must be evaluated on its own merits. I see no plagiarism in this case.
I used to collect ancient coins. Many freaky Gods and Emperors. Why the people at the pinnacle of Roman society were often so twisted is a bit of a puzzle. Inherited mental illness might be part of it. The Greeks were much more respectable. The freakish Roman Emperors were often quickly dispatched in disgust.
2) Any grant based upon fraud INCLUDING plagiarism ought be rescinded IN TOTAL, and IMMEDIATELY.
Let there be enforceable consequences for bad behavior up to and including imprisonment for murder when the results of scientific fraud are death due to untested treatments, drugs, vaccines and technology. ALSO EV batteries starting fires etc. etc. If corporations are "persons" let em be subject to all consequences of their collective actions a la any individual citizen. Yes, I am dreaming.. Every institution on this planet has been totally captured.
1) How about ending anonymous peer review--a totally corruptible process from start to finish. I cannot imagine the cozy relationships the scientific journal editors have with their chosen peer reviewers and sponsors. A Venn diagram of these 3 groups would be illuminating. If the peer reviewers and editors don't catch the plagiarism all is lost.
The ChatGPT systems of the world will prove the ultimates of plagiarism.. all else will then be a moot point.
yep
I believe plagiarism is an inevitable consequence of children no longer being taught how to think for themselves. In the UK this essential element of learning began (deliberately?) to die in the 80's.
This has been compounded by the rise of Google/Wiki etc.
Want to find something out? Just Google it and, Voila, you are an instant expert.
Easier still, just watch the BBC and read, in the UK, papers like the Guardian.
This way, you are guaranteed to never have an original thought in your head. Maybe helps explain why there are so many unthinking compliant sheep around.
(I apologise if all the above has been said before - no intention of plagiarism on my part...).
Hey John Davidson: Come-on man... I've been thinking the same things for years. You must be plagiarizing my thoughts... The nerve!!! Sheeeesh!
LOL!
Back then everybody "rephrased" paragraphs. Everybody knew, that everybody did.
It was only called plagiarism if it was copied verbatim. Really, not citing wikipedia is a serious offence? Get real.
Although I agree with thoroughly checking for rampant serious plagiarism, I do think only serious plagiarism should be addressed. And there is enough of that too. More than enough.
I do agree that it's sad to use the threat of plagiarism as an opportunistic political tool.
Let the distant past be the distant past and, from now on, thoroughly check for plagiarism with internetools that are now eaisly available, but not back then.
A more serious taint in science than plagiarism is captured research. Very often medical researchers are either in an non-disclosed way paid in a roundabout way, or under the influence of an important biased actor, i.e. Big Pharma.
I know for a fact, because I researched it myself, that many articles debunking the health benefits of organic food and/or supplements are written by 'sympathizers'of Big Ag and Big Pharm (in which *you* are the Ag). If you want a high-end job in the captured establishment "debunking" the aboves is a surefire way to get hired.
These articles are terribly flawed in insidious ways.
An example: organic meat was said to contain more pesticides than non-organic. I delved in. Turns out the researchers who were under the umbrella of a Big Ag institute had only included the old DDT like stuff that grassfed cattle do indeed pick up from their neghbours fileds etc.. They didn't include neo-nicotinoids. That is sheer deception and illusion in my opinion, but professional pro-organic journalists fell for it back then.
Just saying: let's get our priorities straight.
When I provide instructions to my students, I tell them two things:
- Wikipedia is the best made up information on the internet and referencing it as a source will result in a zero for the assignment.
- When they feel like they need to copy and paste, DON'T. Turnitin is a very effective tool for identifying academic content that has been previously submitted and content available from the internet.
Plagiarism is not acceptable in any academic circumstances - published work, dissertations, or assignments. Properly referenced materials that indicate the relevance of the referenced material to the topic at hand is welcomed and encouraged. We build on the shoulders of giants and should provide credit where it is due.
I share the concern that a controversy is what was necessary to publicly highlight this lack of integrity. I would encourage Ackman (or others) to have the materials for every PhD granted in the last 25 years be scrutinized.
Right on. The current 'interest' in plagiarism, is rather plagiaristic in it's own right. Let's everyone say the same thing, and tomorrow we'll play musical chairs with one another's ideas.
Last one to tell the truth, loses...
I have to admit what you are saying is true, I think we all did it at least in Secondary School and maybe even College, at that stage as long as it was not verbatim it was not considered plagiarism. I do realize now that it actually is because it is not original thought. On the other had it was doing assignments from specific handbooks and it was rather difficult to avoid it as you were not expected to have an original idea but to do the assignment to show you know what is in the handbook. I was in school and college in the 60's and 70''s and as we all know we were not expected to "think"
Surly in a learning cotext everything does not require original thought. Sometimes you are just expected to demonstrate that you understand a concept or issue.
That is true but later on it did give us trouble as the whole "plagiarism" thing got out of hand in later years, when I started studying again it became very difficult to do an assignment.
I don't know how one can 'think' about a given topic, before one has experienced the thought of many others on that topic.
At least not as a white South African!
How difficult is it to either do the proper citations or make it your own? If you accuse someone of plagiarism and you are wrong they could sue you for Defamation. In the UK this is a civil offence for which there is no legal aid. It is therefore possible that you are correct in your accusation of plagiarism, however they could bankrupt you in legal costs whilst you attempt to prove your accusation.
It is possible that plagiarism standards are too strict for a world that generates so much text. I would love to see an objective study of the frequency of different types of plagiarism and also a study of how standards vary from school to school, in letter and in practice. I think we should avoid excessive glee in other people's embarassment, especially until the inquisition touches all corners of academia.
Just noticing your 'handle' and feeling creeped out by it.
I used to collect ancient coins. Many freaky Gods and Emperors. Why the people at the pinnacle of Roman society were often so twisted is a bit of a puzzle. Inherited mental illness might be part of it. The Greeks were much more respectable. The freakish Roman Emperors were often quickly dispatched in disgust.
Brilliant proposal, Igor.
I have a third view.
When I first went to university, in 1963, there was automatic and entrenched respect for dissenting views, and alternative evidence was examined eagerly. The spirit of the search for truth was alive and well, although I soon realised there was an element of elitism among a sprinkling of lecturers.
Today, in universities, there is a horror of dissenting views and I have heard professors call for the equivilent of burning at the stake for academics and scientists who scoffed at man-made global warming theories; a hypothetical that is now a virtual religion.
My view today is that, after I have participated in the overturning of the current corrupt and oppressive system, all lecturers and scientists who participated in the plagiarism, repression, and denial of evidence, will have their degrees vaporised and be blackballed for life from ever functioning in a learning environment. Degrees will become literal and nobody will be paid for a piece of paper, but for the productivity this enables.
Of course, I should add that at age 80, this ain't never gonna happen so lecturers can breathe a sigh of relief. On the other hand, political plotters have asked me to stand by for some secret activities...
When I was doing some proof reading I came across something else, this guy was just stringing the quotes one after the other without is own ideas. He did credit everyone, but I must say it was thrown out as rubbish
the onus of discovering plagiarists should be placed on the institution employing the candidate using the mentioned tools. Perhaps the institution should pay a stiff "fine".
This is an issue in the music business as well, where people get sued because they wrote something that either had similar lyrical content or used the same chord progressions, as if all popular music doesn't use the same progressions...lol.
Yup... There are few chord progressions that haven't been played to death. Kind of silly, really...