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What does it mean?
Alcohol exists in plants and is natural to humans.
In plain terms
Alcohol in humans is part of nature.
What can you take from it?
Accept alcohol as a natural element.

Where it applies

  • scientific discussions
  • health debates
  • philosophy

Putting it to work

  • study natural substances
  • debate health norms

Questions to consider

  • Is alcohol natural or harmful?
  • What defines natural human traits?

Another view

Natural presence does not imply safety or moderation.

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