“By most objective metrics,” observed Dr. Fairclough, “humans are by far the worst animals, except perhaps in terms of our ability to survive in diverse environments.” She paused. “Although in those terms we are arguably inferior to our own gut flora.” Given the alternative was fighting with Oliver about complex shit I didn’t want to fight about, I threw myself into the conversation. “Molerat versus Gutflora sounds like a particularly crap monster movie.” “You know what,” Rhys said cheerfully, “I’d watch that.” There was another pause. And then, to everyone’s surprise, Dr. Fairclough made a
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