China PhD student famous for Christopher Nolan interview accused of widespread plagiarism

The Chinese podcaster Zhongshu, who garnered widespread international acclaim for her recent interview with filmmaker Christopher Nolan, is now facing allegations of paraphrasing and plagiarism in her podcasts and published works. The interview between Zhongshu and Nolan concerning The Odyssey, released on July 31, quickly went viral and was celebrated as “smart,” “the most interesting and profound,” and “peak journalism” by commentators in media and culture. In the 17-minute video, the PhD candidate in political philosophy at Boston College deviated from the typical promotional questions to delve into the philosophical complexities behind The Odyssey and Nolan’s adaptation. The video interview’s…