Artificial Quote by Fernando Pessoa
““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
Source Essay: The Book of Disquiet, Fernando Pessoa, 1913
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.
Key Takeaway
Question how you label what’s real.
Themes
culture
perception
change
identity
philosophy
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
analytical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- consumer design
- marketing
- urban planning
- environmental policy
Key Concepts
Postmodernism
social construction
cognitive shift
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you decide what is natural?
- What artificial things feel natural now?
A Different Perspective
It may ignore power dynamics that shape what is deemed natural.
