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I don't think we get to say what the earth is "supposed to" do.
For most of the earths existence it wouldn't be possible for humans to exist. I don't think it really gives a shit about a bridge we built.
You're denying humans are causing climate change, aren't you?
Changing topics. Good strategy.
Not even a little bit. I fully believe humans are causing climate change. It is going to make life as we know it on this planet completely different in the very near future.
I still think the planet itself doesn't give a shit, and claiming there is a way it is "supposed to be" is pretty narrow minded.
Changing topics? The comment you replied to was literally about humans causing climate change.
So no, I wasn't changing topics.
But you're right, the planet is a big ball of iron and doesn't give a shit. I was using what we call on this iron ball "figurative language" in order to explain why this is bad for our species.
Here is a resource to help you with this concept we Earth humans came up with thousands of years ago: https://www.masterclass.com/articles/writing-101-what-is-figurative-language-learn-about-10-types-of-figurative-language-with-examples
I think we agree on most of the points here, and now we're just getting defensive about tone, and details.
I was just trying to point out that nothing has a way it is supposed to be. There is what things are, and there is what we want. Yes you can use many of the features of our language to convince people of your opinion.
I myself don't like the idea of personifying the planet then imbuing it with opinions so I made the comment I did.
You must be a joy on Earth Day.
I am. 🙂