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The act of pirating scientific articles raises significant ethical questions. Shrine candidly admits that his decision to bypass paywalls was driven by the moral imperative to save lives and advance knowledge during a worldwide emergency. He emphasizes that in the context of a crisis, the usual legal constraints may be outweighed by the urgent need for information.
His efforts weren’t just about individual greed or rebellion—they aimed to democratize access to knowledge. Recognizing the limitations of the current system, Shrine organized efforts to push for change.