In Lethem's essay he claims that there is a very blurry line now days between stealing someone's work and being inspired by it. I think this is especially true with how easily someone can find things on the internet and with social media. I found it especially interesting when he mentioned tv shows like family guy and the Simpsons.
Overall I would argue that "copying" someones ideas seems to be more acceptable in a pop culture sense, as aopposed to an academic sense. Drawing ideas from someone to make a cd or movie seems much more likely and acceptable than doing the same for a published book or essay.
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