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Life forms adapt, and thereby strengthen, by countering detrimental influences.
Given that man is increasingly less dependent on his (natural) body defence mechanisms, and more reliant on (unnatural) man-made solutions (pharmaceuticals), is it the logical conclusion that the biological defences are weakened? It may be argued that by eradicating a particular disease its defence would not be needed, however, once that defence is gone it may not be revived.
Dependence on non-evolutionary factors undermines the ability to adapt in an evolutionary context. But perhaps the alternative is thousands of deaths for the sake of evolution.
Given that man is increasingly less dependent on his (natural) body defence mechanisms, and more reliant on (unnatural) man-made solutions (pharmaceuticals), is it the logical conclusion that the biological defences are weakened? It may be argued that by eradicating a particular disease its defence would not be needed, however, once that defence is gone it may not be revived.
Dependence on non-evolutionary factors undermines the ability to adapt in an evolutionary context. But perhaps the alternative is thousands of deaths for the sake of evolution.