Is Artificial Natural?

There is no cubic metre of air or litre of water on Earth that is untouched by man.  Heavy metals are found in the depths of the oceans, particles of exhaust are found on the snows of the Himalayas.  The atmosphere, at its outer edges, 100 kilometeres above the earth, is polluted.  Even the area of space around our planet is litered with junked satellites and various other bits of machinery or tools.

Man has been screwing with nature for thousands of years.  We were even prior to the industrial revolution.  We have crossed various grains to make more resistant cereal.  Same with flowers, tomatoes and many other plants.  Of course the industrial revolution increased the pace at which we have been able to screw with nature.

Having said all of this though I have wondered whether man made is natural?  Afterall man is natural.  We are an animal roaming the earth.  Our brain and resulting abilities have evolved in a way that has led to oil being pumped from the earth.  We have taken what is available naturally in the world and made colorants, preservatives, chemicals and insecticides.

Maybe rather than looking at the past and continuously blaming those who lived and created during its years we should accept it as a fait accompli.  As a natural evolution.  From this point on, from the present, from our particular point in evolution, we could start being a little more conscious of the greater world and accept the responsibilities we share.  We can stop blaming those who have taken us this far.  Thank them for opening our eyes to the problems and move on with the solutions.

It all happened naturally.  None of it was artificial.  Man is natural.  Man-made is natural.

Let me know what you think about what you have just read. Please and thanks!