There is a spectrum between full principled rebellion and complete acquiescence to a shit project. As the OP said, he was absolved. He (she?) couldn't stand th

There is a spectrum between full principled rebellion and complete acquiescence to a shit project. As the OP said, he was absolved. He (she?) couldn't stand the idea of incompetence or lack of communication/recognition of the fire in the room. Once the boss said "let it burn", their sanity was confirmed and they left the room.