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What does it mean?
Stevenson reminds us that nature does not prioritize human survival over natural laws.
In plain terms
Nature does not care if humans survive.
What can you take from it?
Human existence is not guaranteed by nature.

Where it applies

  • environmental policy
  • existential reflection
  • science discussions

Putting it to work

  • promoting environmental responsibility
  • acknowledging limits

Questions to consider

  • How should we respond to nature's indifference?
  • What does this mean for policy?

Another view

May underestimate human capacity to adapt or influence nature.

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