The Public Flogging of Jason Arday: A Cautionary Tale for Our Times Tens of thousands gathered at Trafalgar Square in London to pay tribute to Jason Arday, a former Cambridge professor who took his own life after being subjected to public cruelty.
The outpouring of grief and solidarity is a stark reminder of the dangers of mob mentality and the importance of media responsibility.
The speed and ferocity with which Arday was pilloried online and in print over allegations of plagiarism and inconsistencies in his career statements are a cautionary tale for our times.