The Inherent Logical Flaw in Economic Moralizing

Air-conditioning…good or evil? Discuss.

Protesters march with signs along Market Street during the San Francisco Youth Climate Strike. March 15, 2019. (photo: Intothewoods7)

Moral Invention/ Immoral Invention

Let’s conduct a little thought experiment. We’ll use the Socratic method and start with simple questions:

Is air-conditioning good or evil?