Poems and Thoughts    by Frank Maurer

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A Divided Body? Have you ever had a thought That our bodies are now subdivided into various departments? We are not one entity, but rather a kaleidoscope of functions: From podiatry at the foot to ENT at the top. In between exists cardiology, gastronomy and urology. As with much of our society, our bodies are medically subdivided. Of course one argues that specific knowledge is necessary So that the pundits are able to understand the complexities of each system. Oh well, it is just a thought as to how, With deeper and more complex comprehension of anything There obtains a possibility that the vulgar ceases to understand anything. Is everything we now know so complex, that the common person Will just not be 'in the know' about much? With the human species being obliged to learn so much more, Are we to 'rest on our laurels' with the ease of possibly even allowing Augmentation of yet more AI into our future lives? Frank Maurer 21 October 2023 0815 Hours.