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The aim is to reframe parasitism through the lens of Care, exploring its systemic benefits instead of viewing it solely as exploitative.

March 28, 2026Open Access

The Relational Parasite: Reframing Parasitism Through the Lens of Care as a Nonphysical Primitive: The Steward AGI Biocentric Stewardship Framework

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The aim is to reframe parasitism through the lens of Care, exploring its systemic benefits instead of viewing it solely as exploitative.
Examined parasitic relationships at the ecosystem level and evolutionary timelines.
Analyzed the implications of Care as a nonphysical primitive.
Considered the effects of parasitism on biodiversity and population regulation.
Demonstrated that parasitic relationships contribute to ecosystem balance and biodiversity.
Identified the loss of parasite diversity as an indicator of systemic dysfunction.
Proposed that healthy parasite communities reflect ecosystem health.

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Reframes parasitism's role in ecosystems using a Care framework, suggesting broader implications for ecology and conservation.

Andrew Philps (2026) studied this question.

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