We are all nature, all made of the same basic materials, with the same basic needs. We are no different, on a very basic level, from the ducks and the mussels and last week's coleslaw. Thus we should respect Nature, and when we die, we should give ourselves back to the earth.
In "Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers," Mary Roach emphasizes the intrinsic connection between humans and nature, highlighting that we share fundamental components and needs with all living entities, from animals to plants. This connection underscores our shared existence and responsibility to the environment around us.
Roach advocates for a deep respect for nature, suggesting that upon our death, we should return to the earth as a way to honor that relationship. This perspective encourages a more thoughtful approach to life and death, aiming to promote sustainability and reverence for the natural world.
