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Xtian
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Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2007 12:32 am Post subject: 5 Scientific Reasons a Zombie Apocalypse Could Happen |
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Acid Blue
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Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2007 7:55 pm Post subject: |
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Reason 1:
Although weaponizing such a parasite is not so farfetched, it only increases the probability of going nuts but it would not make you start attacking random people to eat then. Such an alteration in ones behavior require a severe alteration of the brain, bordering mind control. Worst case scenario is you'd go feral
Reason 2:
Same as reason 1. Worst case scenario you'd die
Reason 3:
Possible, however it wouldn't be wide spread. Worst case a few cities maybe a couple of countries would go Raccoon City
Reason 4:
Possible but highly unlikely since the natural instinct for most creatures is to avoid eating rotten organic matter. Plus it would most likely go after easy prey usually smaller animals or plants. Worst case we'd lose a couple of towns before full containment is achived.
Reason 5:
Possible. Targeted behavior altering nanytes could be used to achive the zombie apocalypse effect and with they're possible self-replicating capability they would be contagious. Worst case scenario is Global Resident Evil.
Note: Although a social taboo, cannibalism is an effective means of nourishment. Human meat contains all the nutrients humans need
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Revan
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Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2007 10:59 pm Post subject: |
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| Acid Blue wrote: | | Note: Although a social taboo, cannibalism is an effective means of nourishment. Human meat contains all the nutrients humans need |
While effective as nourishment, it is unsound ecologically when you factor in the law of diminishing returns. It is much more efficient in terms of energy in and out of the ecosystem to raise other organisms for food.
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