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there must be a fallacy name for 'more of a good thing is always a good thing' line of reasoning. almost every good out there is good in a certain range. outside of that range it becomes detrimental, possibly deadly. there is even a Swedish word for it, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lagom. a few examples.

material:

- water: too little => thirst, too much => drown

- heat: too little => freeze, too much => burn

- food: too little => starvation, too much => obesity

spiritual:

- courage: too little => cowardice, too much => foolhardiness

- diligence: too little => slothfulness, too much => workaholism

- respect: too little => disregard, too much => idolatry

etc.

life is a balance



I understand your sentiment entirely, but it's not what I said, I didn't say an abundance is everything we should strive for , I said that having more efficient systems is good.




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