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Podcast: Freakonomics Radio
Episode: Can Academic Fraud Be Stopped? (Update) | Freakonomics Radio
Published on January 2, 2025
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The Imposter as Social Theory
So here's something that Stapel wrote later when he wrote a book of confession, essentially about his fraud: 'I was doing fine, but then I became impatient, over-ambitious, reckless.'
In this segment, the podcast discusses a book of confession by Diedrick Stapel, a Dutch professor who admitted to fabricating data in his research. The mention highlights Stapel's reflections on his motivations behind the fraudulent activities.
The Imposter as Social Theory
I would say we don't know that much about why the fraudsters do what they do, and the most interesting source you just mentioned—so Stapel wrote a book in Dutch called 'Outsporing,' which means something like 'derailed,' where he provides his information, and he goes on from the material you talked about to describing that he became like an alcoholic or a heroin addict.
In this episode, the host references a book titled 'Outsporing,' authored by Diedrick Stapel. The book, written in Dutch, offers insights into the motivations behind fraudulent behavior, suggesting a deep dive into challenges such as addiction as Stapel recounts his personal struggles.