In a State of Nature by Henry Grynnsten

Henry Grynnsten explores the Genesis story of Adam and Eve through a psychological and symbolic lens, arguing that its deeper meaning reflects the universal human experience of childhood awakening—specifically, the moment of becoming self-conscious about nudity and mortality.  Read this article and find accompanying references at: https://secularhumanism.org/2025/07/in-a-state-of-nature/ About the Author: Henry Grynnsten is a writer living in Sweden. Recently, he has become interested in topics such as consciousness, the existence of God, the simulation hypothesis, the likely improbability of super-intelligence (in humans, aliens, and machines), and other contested questions. Subscribe to Free Inquiry: https://secularhumanism.org/subscribe/ Free Inquiry Audio Edition is a production of The Council for Secular Humanism and the Center for Inquiry.