What if the Natural World is Our Divinity?

Greg Twemlow's article argues that viewing the natural world as divine necessitates a fundamental shift in our relationship with nature. The article draws upon Stoic philosophy and recent research on the human microbiome to support the idea that human existence and progress are inextricably linked to the health and vitality of nature. It proposes that human exceptionalism is not a result of superiority, but rather a product of our interconnectedness with the natural world. The author calls for a redefinition of progress, emphasizing the importance of living in harmony with nature, and advocating for education and cultural shifts to encourage environmental alignment.About the Author - Greg Twemlow writes and teaches at the intersection of technology, education, and human judgment. He works with educators and businesses to make AI explainable and assessable in classrooms and boardrooms — to ensure AI users show their process and own their decisions. His cognition protocol, the Context & Critique Rule™, is built on a three-step process: Evidence → Cognition → Discernment — a bridge from what’s scattered to what’s chosen. Context & Critique → Accountable AI™. © 2025 Greg Twemlow. “Context & Critique → Accountable AI” and “Context & Critique Rule” are unregistered trademarks (™).