Isn't it amazing, that life does everything that it can to continue. From the smallest single celled organisms, to the most complex. Everything, no matter how ridiculously intricate, has one thing in common. The Drive to continue on, no matter the odds.
The inability for human kind to realize the beauty of even the most simple things saddens me. I realize that for now, I am no one. Just a Glen. But soon, when I get to a point that people will actually listen for once, I will do my best to explain how beautiful life is.
Think about it, 80% of the earths population is Bacteria. What Percentage does that leave for us if you add all of the other lifeforms on our little rock? I do not have all of the numbers, but its minuscule compared to the majority of living things that are microscopic. Amazing to say the least.
Bacteria, Virus's, Fungus, Mitochondria, they all outnumber us. As we began to use Antibiotics, of course they are going to resist. Look at MRSA. Hell, look at the way the CDC Keeps up to date on all things that have to do with "Bugs" and can usually estimate when a new strain will come about.
Now i'm not saying that people should lock themselves in a bubble. Humankind has lived in a symbiotic relationship with Microorganisms long before the idea of history came about. What I am pushing for is a general understanding of this infinite loop that perpetuates life. Everything is part of it. A Happy conglomeration of Science and Mysticism is what I would love to see. Now for the tough part, making everyone understand.
Janelle says: Jess told me that in roughly 20 years scientists say that we will be THRUST back into the middle ages due to bacteria overcoming antibiotics (and I am sure that viruses will outsmart us too, if not sooner than that.) She is a reliable source, but I will attempt to find articles to support this, she got it from her internet-ing.
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