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Philosophy

Biopolitics and the Governance of Population Health

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In a biopolitical state, the average lifespan (life expectancy) becomes a key indicator of good governance, so much so that governments invest heavily in collecting health data to monitor and improve 'population health' as a whole.

Why this is interesting

Have you ever wondered why governments track your health, vaccinations, and even your eating habits? What if that tracking is not just for your well-being, but also a form of political control?