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What’s “common sense” is drastically different depending on whether you assume a complex system is static or adaptive.

• magicalist 4y ago
  You can expose a six month old to honey as well but their complex and adaptive digestion system still isn't going to kill the botulism spores that might be in it. "I don't know how this bad thing works, better rub it on my gums" is not a good strategy in general.
  • myshpa 4y ago
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    • strifey 4y ago
      Botulism spores do not "train immune systems". Babies don't have strong enough digestive systems until they're at least six months old to kill the spores. https://www.cdc.gov/botulism/infant-botulism.html https://www.cdc.gov/botulism/infant-botulism.html.