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by dredmorbius
2281 days ago
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A mild-onset-long-latency-ultimately-debilitating disease with high transmissibility might be a worst case. It could spread widely, evade detection, and not trigger immediate concern. HIV/AIDS, several hepatitis variants, and tuberculosis approach thiS, as might syphilis in earlier times. Kyle Harper's The Fate of Rome explores the notion that new diseases don't simply emerge, but co-evolve with their host populations and environments. The implications are disturbing. https://lareviewofbooks.org/article/how-the-environment-topp... |
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