"the greater good"

Here are two examples of "the greater good" opposed to "individual freedom".

First, vaccination. "the greater good" argues that although some people have violent reactions to vaccines, the cost is vanishingly small, so even if you or someone you love has been harmed by one or more vaccines, your suffering is of little concern to "society at large" because statistically, way more people suffer way less under mandatory vaccinations.

Second, climate change. "the greater good" argues that although some people have significant negative economic impacts as the result of environmental policies, the cost of doing nothing is catastrophic to all humans, so even if you or someone you love has been harmed by environmental policies, your suffering is of little concern to "society at large" because statistically, way more people will suffer under the status quo.

Do you believe we should steamroll individuals in pursuit of "the greater good"?

Do you think we should perhaps consider ways to mitigate the suffering of individuals, no matter how "insignificant" it might seem to the enlightened masses?

Do you think we should demonize detractors and paint them as "idiots" who "deserve what they get"?

Informal debate on the topic, "the greater good". LINK

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