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[โ€“] sus@programming.dev 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I have never seen or heard of a single example of a study that would be unethical due to true findings being predictably harmful to people.

These studies are not examples because their methodology doesn't hold up to the slightest scrutiny. They are not seeking the truth in any way.

I think your first point contradicts your second.

I'm sure most people would consider it to be unethical if a study is published while knowing it is not truthful.