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by bmn__ 2142 days ago
The introductory philosophic essay lays it out very clearly:

https://www.gnu.org/philosophy/shouldbefree.html

> we should perform a cost-benefit analysis on behalf of society as a whole, taking account of individual freedom as well as production of material goods.

You cannot say in good faith that the essays fail to recognise or address the existence of trade-offs. Please take note.