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Deconstructing the "natural/unnatural" dichotomy plays a big role in my own personal scientific philosophy. I think it is completely tenable to argue that "we are part of nature so these extinction rates are natural." However, I also believe that because we are have an incredible power over all life on earth, that we also have a responsibility for it. We have a moral imperative to treat the biosphere that allowed for our existence with respect. This happens to also be a prudent position for our species to take since we do not benefit from destroying ecosystems that we directly and indirectly rely on.