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Beware the Illusions of Bioweaponry
Human experimentation with bioweapons presents enormous ethical dilemmas and risks. The attempt to weaponize pathogens that don't naturally infect humans carries a significant chance of accidental release and minimal potential for beneficial outcomes. Strategies to effectively target enemy populations while protecting one's own raise moral concerns, exemplified by the concept of inoculating one's population against a weaponized pathogen. However, recent developments, such as those related to mRNA vaccines, may inadvertently create new vulnerabilities in vaccinated populations, further complicating the landscape of biological threats and defenses.