Why should doing experiments on ones bodily components be an opt-out situation?
Comment on "Does Hitler have a right to privacy?" and other big questions in research ethics.
Phineaz@feddit.org 3 weeks ago
I think that’s an easy one: Hitler is dead and, as far as I know, never had any direct descendants or relatives that could object on valid reasons.
apotheotic@beehaw.org 3 weeks ago
Phineaz@feddit.org 3 weeks ago
Whether it be an opt-out or -in situation is beyond the topic of this question, but neither are applicable here.
apotheotic@beehaw.org 3 weeks ago
There is nobody who has consented or is still able to consent to any experiments being conducted on his remains. Dudes a fucking disgusting stain on the canvas of humanity. Doesn’t mean consent is void. Opt-out, in my original reply, was pointing to the fact you think that “the absence of a voice against consent” is effectively consenting.
thessnake03@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
Hitler’s (half?) nephew served in the US Navy during WW2. I don’t think William has any remaining kin though.
Corpsman Hitler, U.S. Navy? - Lyon Air Museum share.google/EyrJMOCp1ocHntkl7
Beacon@fedia.io 3 weeks ago
A niece or nephew isn't a direct descendant