How does society function like a living organism?

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This discussion explores the analogy between society and a living organism, highlighting the growth, aging, and eventual deterioration of social structures. Participants draw parallels between societal functions and biological processes, emphasizing that societies, like living cells, experience cycles of birth and death. The conversation also touches on the philosophical implications of this analogy, suggesting that understanding societal dynamics can provide insights into human behavior and social events.

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I always wonder if a society (a large group of people) works as a living-organism.

A society of people grows in size. It gets old. It starts deteriorating at a certain point in time. People are born and die as if living cell of a human body.

When I hear about various aspects of social events, I am always curious about its functionalities.
 
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