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Viruses aren't loyal, so nation states would not be likely to unleash such a thing. Its more likely that something like this would be created by a lone nut or a
by api 8y ago
Viruses aren't loyal, so nation states would not be likely to unleash such a thing. Its more likely that something like this would be created by a lone nut or a fanatical apocalyptic cult or terror group.
- dyarosla 8y agoI imagine that viruses could very much be ‘loyal’- if we’re gene editing you could not so theoretically target ethnic-specific genes to attack.
- whatshisface 8y agoIf viruses can jump between animals and humans, they can jump between ethnicities.
- dyarosla 8y agoRight but YOU’d be developing the payload...
- whatshisface 8y agoThe payload could also mutate, virus DNA isn't very stable.
- api 8y agoThe virus could very easily evolve to target a broader profile.