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Cleanliness is overrated. Sure, it's great for surgery and if you actually have a wound, but your immune system needs pathogens to train on, or it does silly th
by askvictor 10d ago
Cleanliness is overrated. Sure, it's great for surgery and if you actually have a wound, but your immune system needs pathogens to train on, or it does silly things like attacking your body, or reacting to pollens.
- charcircuit 10d agoIt civilized to live in a clean home instead of a dirty mess. Life is not just about maximizing your survival rate.
- askvictor 8d agoWhat does 'civilized' mean? Usage here seems to be another way to express your own biases. I consider myself civilized, and have a rich and meaningful life, but my house is much less clean than many. I prefer to spend my time and money on things other than being clean and tidy (beyond a basic level of functionality)
- theonething 8d agoStop washing your hands and showering and see how that goes. I'm not advocating for fab level cleanliness, just a certain level of it.