Nature and Humans
The universe is the container or space for all matter, manifested through energy.
Life is an intelligence that perceives and infers information, retains it as knowledge, and applies it to cognitive functions to operate in its environment.
Nature is not only alive but conscious. It might seem like animals are not that self conscious, but they do exhibit emotions of love, jealousy, and even anger. Sometimes, dogs would even roll their eyes at you.
Nature = Universe + Life
We can confidently say humans didn't create nature. But did nature create humans? The human body, in its basic form, is made of water, earth, air, and fire. I rest my case. It might seem like there's a difference, but aside from the labels, there's no real distinction.
An apparent functional difference between humans and nature is our capacity for intelligence. This intelligence allows us to be analytical, contemplative, and innovative, leading to the creation of technology (the opposite of nature). So, nature, in the form of humans, created technology. I want to make it clear here (if it isn’t already), humans are not a problem to nature.
What does any form of technology enable? Primarily, technology communicates information. Look at the progression of technology over the centuries, and it's evident that nature is finding more effective ways to communicate information.
To sum it up, what I am trying to say is that nature (through humans) is always finding ways to efficiently manage and communicate information. If nature were an organization, you could assume this is its mission and goal.
Human vs Person
A human being apparently seems to be the most intellectual expression of life known to be in existence. Yet, even the smartest among us aren't self-sufficient from birth. Babies depend on an inherent support system to help them grow and develop their senses and motor skills. This need for protection and understanding is a universal trait in all living organisms. In essence, every human is a unique expression of life.
As a baby grows, it learns from its surroundings. Through interactions with other people, it forms various identities:
Genetic identity: This comes from our DNA.
Physical identity: How we see our body in relation to our environment.
Mental identity: The beliefs and feelings we develop over time.
Throughout life, which we often perceive as a linear trajectory, numerous activities and events occur. Linking these seemingly unrelated events into a coherent story shapes the person. A person perceives the external world as separate from themselves through the lens of human consciousness but within a subject-object framework.
A person’s quality is based on its understanding of the relationship between the subject and object in the environment (Experience). This can only come from an existing knowledge that shapes the conscious state perceiving the environment. A person cannot perceive that which is not in its experience. It is a limited point of view of what is. This point of view is like a mask or persona.
To talk about this false sense of identity of the persona is to give it power. But since everyone loves drama, I have created a separate section on the topic.
