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What does it mean?
Nature supports success but is indifferent to humans, as we are just one of many experiments.
In plain terms
Nature helps but does not care about us.
What can you take from it?
Recognize human smallness in the natural world.

Where it applies

  • environmental ethics
  • science
  • humility

Putting it to work

  • respect nature
  • accept limits

Questions to consider

  • Are we central to nature?
  • What else is the experiment?

Another view

Nature sometimes protects biodiversity over species.

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