“It’s just this sense that you got something to say,” and other things Bob Dylan didn’t really say
The fall of science journalist and author Jason Lehrer was precipitated by his fabrication of one or more quotes by Bob Dylan, among other things. See this New York Times story for details. Outspoken author, intellectual, and neuroscientist Sam Harris commented on Lehrer’s career cliff-dive in this blog post. Says Harris, “I consistently meet smart, well-intentioned, and otherwise ethical people who do not seem to realize how quickly and needlessly lying can destroy their relationships and reputations. This is why I wrote a short ebook on the subject. Since it contains more or less everything I want to say in … Read more
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