it seems that what’s artificial has become natural, and…
““it seems that what’s artificial has become natural, and what’s natural is now strange. Or rather, it’s not that what’s artificial has become natural; it’s simply that what’s natural has changed.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The line between artificial and natural blurs as cultural perceptions shift, making former norms feel odd.
In simple terms: Artificial and natural definitions change over time.
Question how you label what’s real.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- consumer design
- marketing
- urban planning
- environmental policy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you decide what is natural?
- What artificial things feel natural now?
It may ignore power dynamics that shape what is deemed natural.