What I really hate in academics is when researchers make up data in their studies. It doesn't matter if it's to boost professional reputation or to get something approved by the FDA. It hurts progress and wastes oppertunities to learn new things. Also, "expert witnesses" in courts who are willing to sell their opinions for easy paydays and will stretch "what is possible" to fit s narrative.
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Same with lobbyists. I was watching a Youtube channel the other day that explained the problems with US lobbying and the fact that companies can hire people to claim falsities as truths. It was mildly infuriating even though I don't live there.