Every person is a collective, a vast and complex gathering of interdependent life. Any description of 'human' must acknowledge these intimate strange… - Guy P. Harrison

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Every person is a collective, a vast and complex gathering of interdependent life. Any description of 'human' must acknowledge these intimate strangers. Our bond with microbes is such that they are not so much riders, parasites, and assistants as part human. And we, it's becoming increasingly clear, may need to begin thinking of ourselves as part microbe.

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About Guy P. Harrison

Guy P. Harrison (born October 8, 1963) is an American author of multiple bestselling books. He resides in the United States and is known for his written works on science, critical thinking, anthropology, history, race, and nature.

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“It’s scary to think about, but we may finally find unity as a species in self-destruction. The first minute of World War III will render nations, races, and religions meaningless concepts because the first thing to die in nuclear fire will be all our beloved imaginary borders."
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