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Re:How biological invaders challenge our idea of self and other by Kristine1975 on Friday April 22, 2016 @03:47AM (#11547624)
Toxoplasma gondii is a bit overrated in my opinion. Unless your immune system is compromised or you're pregnant, there's no scientific proof that there's immediate danger from it. And if your immune system is weak or you're pregnant, you have a good excuse to make someone else clean the cat litter ;-)

Also my behavior is influenced by a lot of things outside my control: Genes, hormones, antidepressants[1]... what do I care if a parasite adds to the mix?

[1] While I can control my intake, I can't control the side-effects.

Re:How biological invaders challenge our idea of self and other by im3w1l on Friday April 22, 2016 @04:12AM (#11547705)
The claim is not that there is an immediate danger. The claim is that there is a subtle, bad influence.