As a general rule, discovering truth seems far more beneficial than avoiding error. To illustrate — Discovering a truth: Dinosaurs are real. This is knowledge you can use to corroborate other things. Avoiding an error: Dragons aren’t real. Establishing
This same line of reasoning is why negation-based ethics (Less Wrong, climate change movement) is making its followers anxious and unable to lead a good life.
This same line of reasoning is why negation-based ethics (Less Wrong, climate change movement) is making its followers anxious and unable to lead a good life.