How many diseases ought we medically challenge? And how many are covert beneficiaries to our future, which ones are merely adaptations that are becoming more advantageous with time? — Benj96
entropy is the nature of things, — introbert
Some great people have risen out of harsh conditions of oppression and poverty. By combating these ills of society, we rob society of the great people these conditions would have developed. Seems similar, and in both cases - I think we should do what we can to help eliminate or reduce suffering. I could draw the line with disorders like autism, as you mention.How many diseases ought we medically challenge? And how many are covert beneficiaries to our future, which ones are merely adaptations that are becoming more advantageous with time? — Benj96
I rather live with someone who doesn't mind a little mess, than someone who is strict about keeping the room perfectly clean. — introbert
. Eugenics is a pastoralism. It is a tendency of people with certain kinds of knowledge to try to control and improve the flock. — introbert
"eugenics has a bad rap due to a certain fascist dictator's ideals
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