This is a common 'criticism'...but if you believe in science, then it's a bit beside the point. Viral infection has never been demonstrated by clean, pure experiments -- despite many efforts -- therefore it's off the table as a 'real thing'.
Why do diseases 'appear' to be communicable -- that's a long, paradigm-shifting discussion. But... assuming that you're a young-ish dude... why do you pop wood when you see an attractive woman -- did she infect you with a virus? Or, why, when you're running up a hill, do your legs give out 10 metres before the top -- are there viruses around? Why do chicks synchronize their periods if they live together -- viruses???
This is a common 'criticism'...but if you believe in science, then it's a bit beside the point. Viral infection has never been demonstrated by clean, pure experiments -- despite many efforts -- therefore it's off the table as a 'real thing'.
Why do diseases 'appear' to be communicable -- that's a long, paradigm-shifting discussion. But... assuming that you're a young-ish dude... why do you pop wood when you see an attractive woman -- did she infect you with a virus? Or, why, when you're running up a hill, do your legs give out 10 metres before the top -- are there viruses around? Why do chicks synchronize their periods if they live together -- viruses???