Disagree that these are zero-sum, except on a uselessly-abstracted level. Politics is variable-sum, depending on the specific dimensions and distances of the candidates. Often, there being more than 2 potential runners further complicates it. Charities are multiple dimensions—the opposite of “conserve unicorns” might be “transplant unicorns to mars”, or “increase pegasus population”, not just “reduce unicorns”.
Disagree that these are zero-sum, except on a uselessly-abstracted level. Politics is variable-sum, depending on the specific dimensions and distances of the candidates. Often, there being more than 2 potential runners further complicates it. Charities are multiple dimensions—the opposite of “conserve unicorns” might be “transplant unicorns to mars”, or “increase pegasus population”, not just “reduce unicorns”.