Bonus: What Cornell Says About “Duty Of Care”
Summary
Slate hosts Lizzie O’Leary and David Plotz discuss the civil lawsuit alleging a sexual assault at Cornell University, focusing on the explicit details of the incident and the fraternity’s digital group chat. They analyze the case through the lenses of their roles as journalists and parents to children of different ages, exploring how social media and online spaces complicate consent and safety. The conversation highlights the broader implications for college culture and the challenges of navigating digital communication in the wake of such allegations.
Topics discussed
Intro, Pledge Week thanks, and Slate Plus gift promo
Why the Cornell story was delayed and the host's distraction
Hosts' personal lenses: journalism peers and parents of different ages
Content warning and the nature of the civil suit facts
Alleged events of Oct 19, 2024: the assault and group dynamics
The digital fallout: group chats and social media reactions
Parental perspective on teens, phones, and online 'soup'
Outro and Slate Plus subscription call to action
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