Biological and socioeconomic ideology
  • Benj96
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    If you could ascribe a socioeconomic method (for example capitalism, communism, socialism etc) to biological systems which one is most fit for purpose.

    Some points to note:
    A biological system works on the basis of energy currency (atp)
    A biological system must provide equal provisions for all cells (oxygen, glucose and other minerals and vitamin resources),
    A biological system can either be non-cooperative (monocellular) - “self serving good” or cooperative (multicellular) - “greater good”

    Ps. This is not to suggest that biology must work along any of these lines im simply tasking one with a discussion into identifying that if it did which method would describe how living systems work the best?
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  • Kenosha Kid
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    Biology consists of functional parts, each of which has its own needs and performs a vital function as part of the whole.

    "From each according to his ability, to each according to his needs."
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  • Raul
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    ↪Benj96


    This brings to my mind "The Selfish Gene" of Dawkins.
    I think biological systems are pure fascist national-socialism.
    Too late for me to argue this further but if you're interested I can do it tomorrow.
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  • Benj96
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    fascist national-socialism. — Raul

    I’d be inclined to agree except for the existence of self sacrifice and martyrdom. In this case the I in question is not facist to itself but to a community it identifies as similar to itself but may not necessarily be like itself. For example one could die for the global climate change cause and one might say they sacrificed themselves for their love of nature whilst another could be a martyr to authorities because they valued others people equally as themselves if not more.

    And what about the state of suicide or cancer? When this facist socialistic nation (Multicellular organism) turns on itself?
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  • Raul
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    When this facist socialistic nation (Multicellular organism) turns on itself? — Benj96

    Do you mean when does it turns against itself?
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