Heraclitus said War is father of all, but this fable by Aesop is more accurate?

Question

"Belly and the Other Members" by Aesop is helpful in appreciating this new application of research. Nature magazine reports Dec 06 that stomach microbes may "lead to a way of fighting malnutrition" around the world! Jeffrey Gordon, Washington University Genome Sciences says, "For decades, doctors have treated bacteria in a WARLIKE manner, yet most encounters we have with (the unseen world of) microbes are very beneficial."
1st response: This fable has an all-time value: never look down on backstage-lowest level work. People on top have many more supporting people performing menial/humbler tasks. Regarding the beneficial action of bacteria, "stomach microbes" are indispensable, but they can become harmful if they migrate to other organs. For example, there are microorganisms which eat dead cells and renew our skin, but on bed sheets, they can make an asthma situation worse. Connecting this to the fable, just do not underestimate what you think is too small or not visible to the eye.

War, whatever the current definition, has been an inefficient way to reach longlasting peace.

Can you connect to the fable about all the parts of the body "realizing" they have to work together?

Answer 1

Hello dear!
Superb thinking and question!
Well, now we, western scientists and community, are not following the path defined by the Greeks, so we are led to severe problems!
For example, doctors are not to serve the individual but their science! Thus, millions are treated like Guinea Pigs! Similarly, agriculture major scientists are looking after bacteria, not the plant!
These have led us to specializations by which the subject becomes a secondary issue!
Regarding WAR: well, Heraclitus from Ephesus, saying WAR he meant more than what we have in mind now! War is the wind that turns the wind mill blades, the fertilization, the dialog, doing business, loving, studying, ...

Answer 2

I wouldnt exactly call that a war. in my definition war is when one wins another loses, but the winner also had to sacrifice to win (like its members). with medicine, when doctors are eliminating bacteria and other harmful substances, those are the only things that lose, the doctor doesnt lose, there is no competition. war is human activity where ego and thrist for pride and greed come into play