The Danger Theory

Revolutionizing Our Understanding of Immunity

Discover how our immune system distinguishes between friend and foe through the lens of danger, not just foreign vs. self.

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A Forward to the Danger Theory Project

The philosophical foundation and motivation behind exploring immunology through the lens of systems thinking and coastal wisdom.

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What is Polly Matzinger's Danger Theory?

A comprehensive introduction to the revolutionary theory that changed how we understand immune responses. Learn the fundamentals through accessible coastal metaphors.

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A Visual Guide

Interactive visualizations and diagrams that bring Danger Theory to life. See how immune cells respond to danger signals in real-time.

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Ken's Project Overview

A systems architect's perspective on how Danger Theory parallels software design patterns and AI threat detection systems.

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The Magical One-Beer Revelation

A delightful tale of how two brilliant minds—Feynman and Dawkins—might have discovered Danger Theory over a single beer, using first principles and thermodynamic reasoning.

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The Monochrome Tide

A poetic exploration of how danger signals flow through biological systems, like tides washing over the Oregon coastline.

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