'natural' is the slipperiest word in the dictionary.
It's often implies 'good' or 'the way things are meant to be'.
This reinforces binary thinking by establishing a false contrast with 'unnatural'.
| Natural* | Unnatural |
|---|---|
| Law of the jungle | Civilisation |
| Religion | Science |
| Arrogance | Humility |
| Cognitive biases | Critical Thinking |
*in particular contexts
Science is an exercise of humility and curiosity.It's the process of testing whether we could be mistaken.