How was it phrased... the marketing surveillance state? No, something a little more resonant and broad -- it benefits someone, and not just me when i get shoe ads after i buy shoes.

I did not realize there was a deeper denial of infection in the 90s. I was aware of the religious exception to medical treatments, but did not realize an outright denial was happening. Lately my father has been reflecting back on health care when he was growing up and the large number of people who had parasites. Our culture has made such great strides in elevating health, but it's been by empowering organized responses. Sigh.