Misused Terms by Team ‘No-Virus’
Context regarding frequently misused terms. Written by Jeff Green - 08/24/23
Misused Terms by Team ‘No-Virus’
Context regarding frequently misused terms.
Written by Jeff Green
08/24/23
Common Wordplay Tactics
Within the realm of the 'No-Virus' faction, it is a common occurrence to encounter the oft-used phrase "obligate intercellular parasite" being thrown around. This phrase is wielded as a means to discredit the very existence of viruses, even the particles themselves, regardless of their supposed pathogenic nature. According to this faction, viruses can only be defined as "replication-competent obligate intracellular parasites that transmit between hosts and cause disease via natural modes of exposure." Anything that deviates from this precise definition is deemed unworthy of the label "virus." Consequently, if the transmission aspect of viruses remains unproven, it logically follows that viral particles themselves are mere aberrations, as per the steadfast beliefs of the 'No-Virus' proponents.
However, as I have stated numerous times: Not only is this a broad and limited definition of what a virus is and entails, even within the confines of mainstream science itself—and it is indeed a limited definition of viruses (which are complex molecular entities)—but it also fails to capture the entire breadth of what viruses truly are.
Regrettably, they have erred in their reasoning by using this argument to erroneously conclude that viruses, in their entirety, do not exist due to the lack of demonstrated disease causation. Undeniably, the aforementioned definition does encapsulate certain established facets of viruses, specifically their replication competence and obligate intracellular nature. However, it is imperative to acknowledge that this definition represents a confined perspective. While viruses can indeed be characterized as "replication-competent obligate intracellular parasites," it is crucial to explore additional dimensions. At first glance, this terminology may, among other things, suggest that viruses are parasitic or possess life, which they decidedly do not.
Context is everything, and below I will explore why this and other terms are misunderstood and misused to the advantage of those with certain narratives.