The Unrelenting Price of Public Scrutiny The recent death of Jason Arday, a 41 year old professor of sociology of education at the University of Cambridge, has sent shockwaves through academic and social circles.
Tributes have poured in from prominent figures, including the Prime Minister and Mayor of London, but the incident raises disturbing questions about the cumulative effect of public scrutiny on individuals.
Allegations of plagiarism and controversy surrounding Arday's personal achievements dominated headlines after his resignation last week.