sinister pragmatism

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Here’s a clear, concise example of sinister pragmatism—a term often used to describe taking effective or practical actions that are morally dubious, manipulative, or harmful:

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Example of Sinister Pragmatism

A tech company discovers a critical security flaw that could expose user data.
Instead of fixing it immediately, executives decide to keep the flaw secret because:

• fixing it would delay their product launch,

• revealing it would tank their stock price,

• and they believe the probability of public discovery is low.

They quietly instruct engineers to create internal tools to monitor potential breaches without informing users.
This decision is strategically effective in the short term—protecting profits and avoiding negative press—
but it is ethically sinister, as it knowingly puts users at risk.

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