Humans of Nature

A description of students who have given up on everything, particularly when living in the midlands.

"I guess we're all just humans of nature."

by getwickywith it December 2, 2022

Human nature

A response when people say "Why, why?"

Mike: Why, why?
Jenny: Because it's human nature.
Mike: Why, why, does she do me like that?

by OPOIPOIPOIOP{ March 8, 2024

Human nature

A simple response when people ask "Why, why?" This response is usually followed by with "Why, why, does he do me that way?" Commonly found in a song in Michael Jackson's "Thriller" album, although it is seldom used in conversations.

Jenny: Why, why?
Kelly: Because it's human nature.
Jenny: Why, why, does he do me that way?

by OPOIPOIPOIOP{ March 12, 2024

Critical Theory of Human Nature

The application of Critical Theory to concepts of human nature—examining how claims about what humans "naturally" are reflect social values and serve political interests. Critical Theory of Human Nature asks: Why are certain traits called "natural"? Who benefits from defining humans as competitive, selfish, aggressive? Could human nature include plasticity, cooperation, solidarity? How have claims about human nature been used to justify inequality? It doesn't deny that humans have biological constraints but insists that "human nature" is never just descriptive—it's always prescriptive, always political.

"Humans are naturally competitive, they say. Critical Theory of Human Nature asks: naturally? Or socialized under capitalism? Humans cooperate too, share too, care too. Which 'nature' you emphasize reflects your politics. Critical theory insists on asking: who benefits from the 'selfish gene' story? And what would change if we told different stories about who we are?"

by Abzugal Nammugal Enkigal March 4, 2026