Thanks. Yes, maybe it should have a +/-, so I’ve added one. A bit borderline. My justification for not giving one was that research shows religion produces a substantial increase in wellbeing (and I’m a utilitarian so put a high value on that); but I agree it often comes with a significant cost (to rationality etc.)
There were quite a few borderline cases, so the +/- may not seem that useful, but I wanted to acknowledge that e.g. failures of businesses, charities and educational institutions involve substantial short-term harms, even if probably net beneficial (clearing out dead wood etc.)
Thanks. Yes, maybe it should have a +/-, so I’ve added one. A bit borderline. My justification for not giving one was that research shows religion produces a substantial increase in wellbeing (and I’m a utilitarian so put a high value on that); but I agree it often comes with a significant cost (to rationality etc.)
There were quite a few borderline cases, so the +/- may not seem that useful, but I wanted to acknowledge that e.g. failures of businesses, charities and educational institutions involve substantial short-term harms, even if probably net beneficial (clearing out dead wood etc.)