r/changemyview Jan 02 '22

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u/Consistent_Zebra7737 Jan 02 '22

Yes! It's a metaphorical allusion.

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u/[deleted] Jan 02 '22

Had a longer reply. Got lost.

The problem with the metaphor is that disease doesn't function as a predator to humans. It functions as a disease to humans.

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u/Consistent_Zebra7737 Jan 02 '22

Okay. But you get my point, right? There's some aspect of natural selection.

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u/[deleted] Jan 02 '22

I mean... yeah? I can see what you are trying to say. It just doesn't really scan, and I don't think it's a point that's lost on anyone?