Priya, Matthew, and myself sat down to have a discussion on the topic of plagiarism and its wider implications for spirituality.
We explore what plagiarism is, how self-interest relates, the implications, a response to the question ‘who cares as long as the message is passed on’, and what further can be done about this issue.
I have noticed that so much false\faulty information is distributed that it overcomes the real incites and information. This seams to be done by taking what truth is written and then putting a different spin on it, by someone who is not involved in obtaining and distributing the truth. oldperson
Great points brought up about what people interested in posting/sharing a favourite or inspiring spiritual quote can do through the simple act of attributing it to its rightful owner. This is especially important so that the integrity and original meaning of the context behind each quote/phrase is kept intact. It’s easy to do and everyone benefits doing it this way.
I agree with you Vida, because it’s the Internet people disregard the laws that should be apply to copyright work more easily. It must also be the anonymity people enjoy and the fact it is much harder to follow up on digital copyright infringement. Luckily we have the MLP team active in the office, and those joining the crowd source project online. :)
Thanks Matthew for the example how universities threats plagiarism and the consequences it brings, pretty clear cut.
It’s interesting. I understand more things about it and I think I have some changes to do in what I do, among others, for exemple on facebook. Thank you.
I think this discussion gives a good perspective on the flip side of the coin — what happens when info from one person is taken and used out of context or without reference. I can see how someone just wanting to take and share a nice sounding quote might very well not even consider these implications, so it’s great to put it out there. And even though “the truth” doesn’t belong to anyone, care and responsibility still need to be taken in the way information is passed on and shared.
Good discussion that covered the relevant points of plagiarism well. Thanks for that.
Like Matthew said many of it is “spirituality” being used to serve self-interests. But for someone to go to the extent of altering a genuine work and then charging money for it is quite baffling.
Great discussion – thanks for putting out this perspective. It feels like because the internet is so vast, people have almost forgotten that basic level of integrity when sourcing content. There’s so much quoting, sharing, etc happening that it gives the impression it’s okay to do that but it’s pretty clear that the implications of it are really damaging.
I agree Vida.
Taking other peoples’ work and calling it your own or not referencing it properly back to its original owner seems quite rife on the internet, and though it is a problem across the web, the damage inflicted upon someone’s ability to find authentic spiritual teachings, when it comes to spiritual information can be very detrimental. It reminds me of a teaching by Jesus from the Gospel of Thomas in the Nag Hammadi Library, “”The Pharisees and the scholars have taken the keys of knowledge and have hidden them. They have not entered nor have they allowed those who want to enter to do so.””
Wow great quote. Pretty spot on!
Boom. Right on.
I found your chat on this topic to be very clear and straight to the core of this problem.
Well done for putting this video together, public awareness is a big step forward to help others understand.
Thanks for sharing your understanding on the subject.