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Re:U.S. cancels program aimed at identifying potential pande... by anonporridge on Tuesday September 12, 2023 @01:55PM (#37484950)
No, but they do spread via memetic infection of cultural norms that direct us as individuals to adopt unhealthy lifestyles.
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Re:U.S. cancels program aimed at identifying potential pande... by dvngnt_ on Tuesday September 12, 2023 @02:51PM (#37485925)
which is certainly a problem worth solving, but it's still a different issue than a highly infectious disease that can be spread on elevators buses
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Re:U.S. cancels program aimed at identifying potential pande... by jrflowers on Tuesday September 12, 2023 @03:42PM (#37486877)
I hate it when I catch an avoidable memetic infection from somebody a couple seats behind me on a plane because of the relaxed memetic infection rules.
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