In a way, disgust is a form to avoid pathogens; the same way fear is a form to avoid being eaten by a predator.
Under normal circumstances, humans have nothing but disgust and revulsion for food stained with faeces. In fact, most animals have similar feelings about faeces (when not their own). This behaviour is not surprising given the number of infectious organisms present in animal excrements, from bacteria and viruses to protozoa and helminths.
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[ - ] UncleDoug 5 points 4 monthsDec 30, 2024 08:04:09 ago (+5/-0)
Not with Indians though.
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