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IRBs are one of the most wasteful and hurtful institutions in the developing world today. In order to prevent a few possible ethical lapses, they smother hundre
by cm2012 2y ago
IRBs are one of the most wasteful and hurtful institutions in the developing world today. In order to prevent a few possible ethical lapses, they smother hundreds of good potential research.
See Scott Alexander's works on IRB review.
- dekhn 2y agoIRBs dont prevent ethical lapses; they reduce the liability of the contractee/grantee.
- Viliam1234 2y ago> See Scott Alexander's works on IRB review. Links: https://slatestarcodex.com/2017/08/29/my-irb-nightmare/ https://slatestarcodex.com/2017/08/29/my-irb-nightmare/ https://slatestarcodex.com/2017/08/31/highlights-from-the-comments-on-my-irb-nightmare/ https://slatestarcodex.com/2017/08/31/highlights-from-the-co...
- mmooss 2y ago> In order to prevent a few possible ethical lapses, they smother hundreds of good potential research. Doesn't that describe all safety and security measures? Airport security wastes millions of hours in order to prevent a few possible problems. > ethical lapses That's quite a euphemism for death and bodily injury. I'm sure you wouldn't mind it yourself. There is plenty of evidence of what happens without IRBs - just look what happened before IRBs.
- cm2012 2y agoDo yourself a favor and read this link: https://slatestarcodex.com/2017/08/29/my-irb-nightmare/ https://slatestarcodex.com/2017/08/29/my-irb-nightmare/ And yes, airport security is also a colossal waste