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What does it mean?
Brecht warns against calling anything natural in chaotic times to prevent acceptance of dehumanization.
In plain terms
Do not accept bad things as natural.
What can you take from it?
Question what seems unchangeable.

Where it applies

  • political turmoil
  • social critique
  • ethical debate

Putting it to work

  • challenge norms
  • resist apathy

Questions to consider

  • What should we not call natural?
  • Can we change the unchangeable?

Another view

Sometimes natural laws do apply even in chaos.

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