The Structure of Immunity and Dependency and programming
0Excessive use of antibiotics and disinfectants not only eliminates harmful pathogens but also weakens beneficial microbiota, disrupting immune balance. This phenomenon mirrors a broader structure where excessive reliance on external resources diminishes self-sufficiency. Immunity is a system that maintains homeostasis by distinguishing between "self" and "non-self" while adapting to new threats. However, over-reliance on external support reduces its training opportunities, leading to weakened resilience—a concept applicable to technological or economic dependency as well.In programming, the relationship between functions and environments shares a similar structure. If functions depend too much on external resources rather than evolving through interaction with their environment, the sustainability of the entire system is compromised. Just as excessive disinfection weakens natural immunity, excessive dependency in a system can hinder its ability to self-repair. Through iterative feedback and adaptation, both immunity and programming ecosystems can achieve long-term stability and resilience.