Well, I (literally) can't argue with that, having just failed spectacularly at attempting to do so.

But you did make a great case for banning unhealthy food and enforcing mandatory exercise. Fewer shorter work days - we have viruses to fight!

And if the effects of poor diet and exercise were contagious, maybe you'd have a point.

The eco system is really one giant life form. In a way we are all part of the same organism.

I saw that Star Trek episode too. Seemed like kind of a bummer to be assimilated, although I suppose it wasn't so bad once you got used to the idea.