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"Does Hitler have a right to privacy?" and other big questions in research ethics. (mander.xyz)
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[–] 16 points 10 months ago (5 children)

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.

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  • [–] 5 points 10 months ago* (1 child)

    Hitler's (half?) nephew served in the US Navy during WW2. I don't think William has any remaining kin though. Looks like William has four children, 3 of whom may still be alive. None of those 4 have had any children of their own.

    https://lyonairmuseum.org/blog/corpsman-hitler-us-navy/

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  • [–] 1 point 10 months ago (2 children)

    Why should doing experiments on ones bodily components be an opt-out situation?

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  • [–] 1 point 10 months ago (1 child)

    Whether it be an opt-out or -in situation is beyond the topic of this question, but neither are applicable here.

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  • [–] 1 point 10 months 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.

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