I would add to magfrump’s points above (with which I entirely agree) that, in so doing, I would also be contributing to the difficulties of other people in my same position.
Basically, by remaining closeted, I’d be defecting in a Prisoner’s Dilemma.
One can debate whether that’s a rational choice or not, but leaving that aside: if it is a rational choice, then I have important values other than rationality.
I would add to magfrump’s points above (with which I entirely agree) that, in so doing, I would also be contributing to the difficulties of other people in my same position.
Basically, by remaining closeted, I’d be defecting in a Prisoner’s Dilemma.
One can debate whether that’s a rational choice or not, but leaving that aside: if it is a rational choice, then I have important values other than rationality.