EARLY ACCESS: The scapegoating of Nathan Cofnas
Aug 27, 2026 · 48 min · 16 segments
Nathan Cofnas\* is an American postdoctoral researcher at Ghent University in Belgium, focusing on the philosophy of biology and ethics, with a particular interest in…
Nathan Cofnas\* is an American postdoctoral researcher at Ghent University in Belgium, focusing on the philosophy of biology and ethics, with a particular interest in scientific and ethical controversies connected with evolution-informed social science. After publishing an article detailing the truth about plagiarist and fabulist, Jason Arday (now deceased), Cofnas was subject to mass condemnation and protest. He was vilified as a racist and suspended by Ghent University, under investigation for "discrimination." Meghan Murphy speaks with him about his work, his views on DEI, and the backlash he received in response to his article. \*A glitch on Nathan's end meant his video is missing for the first minute+ of this interview. The problem is rectified at around 01:30 minutes. The Same Drugs is on X @thesamedrugs\_. Meghan Murphy is on X @meghanemurphy and on Instagram @meghanemilymurphy. Find The Same Drugs merch at Fourthwall. Support this podcast with a donation! Become a subscriber to gain early access to every episode and exclusive access to bonus content. Don't forget to click that "follow" button to ensure you don't miss a single episode!
Nathan Cofnas\* is an American postdoctoral researcher at Ghent University in Belgium, focusing on the philosophy of biology and ethics, with a particular interest in…
