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When we say 'rationality', we mean instrumental rationality; getting what you want. Elsewhere, we also refer to epistemic rationality, which is believing true things. In neither case do we say anything about what you should want.
It might be a good thing to care about cows, but it's not rationality as we understand the word. Good you bring this up though, as I can easily imagine others being confused.
See also What Do We Mean by Rationality
Epistemic rationality may well affect what you should want. Epistemic rationality values objective facts above subjective whims. It also values consistency. It may well be that these valuations affect the rest of ones value system, ie it would be inconsistent for me to hold self-centered values when there is no objective reason for me to be more important than anyone else.
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