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Here is an article which argues that we should stop using militaristic terms for the immune system, that the immune system is not an army of killers, and that i
by 21 8y ago
Here is an article which argues that we should stop using militaristic terms for the immune system, that the immune system is not an army of killers, and that it's job is not to kill enemies, because talking like this brings harm in the world, by legitimizing violence.
I'm scratching my head at this.
https://aeon.co/essays/why-we-should-guard-against-military-notions-of-immunity https://aeon.co/essays/why-we-should-guard-against-military-...
- jeffreyrogers 8y agoI don't know. Most developed countries militaries exist more to respond to aggravations from other countries than to actively stir up conflict. If a country decides not to have a military than it's at the mercy of a country that does to play nice. I'm sure it's true though that once you have a military you're more inclined to use it, but militaries do serve a useful purpose.