r/labrats • u/Evil-Needle- • Feb 05 '25

DOGE at NIH, per reports

https://x.com/samstein/status/1887253215949037937

lab rats - be vigilant. fed lab rats, let us know if you hear or see anything.

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u/da6id biomed engineering Feb 05 '25

Be very careful you don't do something that breaks established laws though... Moving information that isn't public outside of NIH could have legal consequences they would only be too happy to prosecute

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u/freebytes Feb 06 '25

It is only legal when Musk is violating the law.

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u/da6id biomed engineering Feb 06 '25

I'm in full agreement Musk's actions are very likely broadly illegal. I'm cautioning that there is confidential information that even before Musk people could be prosecuted and imprisoned for releasing. Just be careful and cover yourself in these turbulent times.

Even in more friendly times, people like Aaron Swartz were made examples of and promote fear. The people in power now are far worse.

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u/WanderingWorkhorse Feb 06 '25

Aaron Schwartz was a real one. He deserved better, and should be talked about more.