I've heard that. I'm not sure what I can do to stop it, but I appreciate the warning.
For Science is how The Director is justifying torturing the Alpha to himself and maybe The Counselor. But I think Mr. Creepysmile has his own agenda that involves experimentation.
Having been in The Director's head, though, I think this is how he is punishing himself for Allison's death. Yeah, I know it is.