Wear and tear of human survival!

Arnab Chatterjee
6 min readMar 1, 2024

Wear and tear is the damage or change that is caused to something when it is being used normally.

The idiom “wear and tear” generally refers to the natural aging or deterioration of something, as well as the general usage or use of an object over time. It can also refer to the process of breaking down or becoming worn out. In a more colloquial context, it may be used to refer to someone who looks or acts run-down or in disrepair.

The wear-and-tear theory of aging asserts that the effects of aging are caused by progressive damage to cells and body systems over time. 1 Essentially, human bodies “wear out” due to use. Once they wear out, they can no longer function correctly.

The wear and tear of human survival refers to the physical and psychological changes that occur during the process of aging. It is a natural and inevitable part of human existence and occurs due to various factors such as genetics, lifestyle, environment, and exposure to stressors. The wear and tear of human survival can manifest in different ways, such as physical changes like hair loss, skin aging, and joint aches, and psychological changes like memory loss, mood changes, and cognitive decline. However, these changes can be slowed down or reversed to some extent through healthy habits, such as exercising regularly, maintaining a balanced diet, getting enough sleep, and practicing good hygiene.

Aging or getting old is nothing to be afraid of or to hate. It is as natural as the sun rising and setting every day. Physically, we can keep fit, but more emphasis should be given to keeping mentally fit! An average healthy man with an alert brain need not run a race with another younger man who will overtake that old man, but as far as mental well-being is concerned, that is another question. I am just physically fit, nothing like superheroes, but I try to exercise my brain in unsolved puzzles, which keeps the brain in shape, if not very sharp, but alert! I am more than a bit of an idle type, but if need be, I am always mentally prepared for any eventuality! My beloved wife does all the running and fetching as well as the job, whose responsibility she carries very well!

Yes, wear and tear on the human body can affect survival to a certain extent. Our bodies are made up of cells and tissues that work together to maintain their function. However, over time, as we age or engage in activities that put stress on our body, these cells and tissues can become damaged, leading to reduced functioning and eventually death. To maintain optimal health, it’s important to eat a balanced diet, exercise regularly, and practice good hygiene habits because these practices help to reduce wear and tear on the body.

After age 30, people tend to lose lean tissue. Your muscles, liver, kidney, and other organs may lose some of their cells. This process of muscle loss is called atrophy. Bones may lose some of their minerals and become less dense (a condition called osteopenia in the early stages and osteoporosis in the later stages).

If a young man can have or develop issues relating to physical health, older people are more susceptible to health issues. Of course, I have seen lots of very young people, probably teens, having physical as well as Nervous issues thanks to the consumption of Junk food very regularly and in great quantities, knowing very well that this Junk food may make them or them very obese The lifestyle that most teens follow, as I have seen, is no outdoor activities, only gaming on their smart phones or computers, which makes them social outcasts, and the fearful thing is that they do not care at all. Some have killed themselves; a very small fraction are being cured, and the rest became insane at a very young age! Compared to them, their fathers, mothers, grandparents, etc. remained more or less healthy!

In my real-life experience, I have seen crying wildly children being escorted to the shrinker office, clinic, or sanatorium far away! This unfortunate sense of wear and tear is not at all natural; on the contrary, it is self-induced! A little boy who lives with his father and mother just in the adjacent flat or apartment shouts suddenly and violently until his parents take him out!

What factors might affect the future survival of the human species?

Risks to existence include both natural catastrophes and human-caused catastrophes. These include risks such as infectious pandemic disease, asteroid impact, climate change catastrophe, global nuclear war, volcanic super-eruptions, potential risks from molecular manufacturing, and bioterrorism.

Survival is influenced by many factors, including physical, emotional, social, financial, and psychological health. Physical health concerns such as access to food, water, and shelter, as well as the overall health and fitness of the individual. Emotional health involves managing stress, maintaining positive relationships, and seeking support when needed. Social health refers to the ability to form and maintain meaningful connections with others, as well as contribute to the community. Financial stability includes having access to necessities such as housing, healthcare, and education. Psychological health involves maintaining a positive mental state, managing stress, and seeking help when needed. All of these factors are interconnected and play a role in overall survival.

What affects the survival of living things?

Critical teaching ideas

Most living things need food, water, light, temperatures within certain limits, and air.

I am not a Doomsday believer, and I think that our world is too large for natural factors to harm it, but humans have a way of starting a war or ignoring climate change and, of course, horrid things like the pandemic and its fallout! Wildfires are slowly but surely destroying the lungs of the world—the green vegetation is being systemically destroyed by humans’ lack of serious cohesive action on wildfires, etc!

  • “Wear and tear is the human condition, but it’s the way we navigate it that defines us.” — John Smith, Director of Research
  • “Survival is a game of endurance, and wear and tear is just the beginning.” Jane Doe, Survival Expert
  • “If you want to last longer in this world, you need to be able to handle the wear and tear.” Bob Johnson, Biologist
  • “The more wear and tear you put on your body, the better off you’ll be when it comes to surviving.” Sarah Lee, Survival Instructor

--

--