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comment by b_b
b_b  ·  4015 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Evolution of Suicide

Yeah, but apoptosis is a very specific method of cell death that is mainly used for preservation of the organism, as well as for shaping during ontogeny. I think it's a stretch to draw any parallels between a self destructive, conscious act, and a healthy, natural, unconscious process.