ephion comments on What legal ways do people make a profit that produce the largest net loss in utility? - Less Wrong

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Comment author: Dentin 25 March 2014 08:12:12PM 4 points [-]

I don't even remotely see how this is a net negative. Factory farms produce incredible utility through specialization and optimization.

Comment author: ephion 25 March 2014 08:26:52PM -1 points [-]

They are incredibly damaging to the environment and health of consumers.

Comment author: Dentin 25 March 2014 10:10:01PM -1 points [-]

So are cars, yet few people would give them up because they yield substantial net utility.

Please give three alternatives which are better.