I think naturalism can be directed even at things “contaminated by human design”, if you apply the framing correctly. In a way, that’s how I started out as something of a naturalist, so it is territory I’d consider a bit familiar.
The best starting point I can offer based on Raemon’s comment is to look at changes in a field of study or technology over time, preferably one you already have some interest in (perhaps AI-related?). The naturalist perspective focuses on small observations over time, so I recommend embarking on brief “nature walks” where you find some way to expose yourself to information regarding some innovation in the field, be it ancient or modern. An example of this could be reading up on a new training algorithm you are not already familiar with (since it will be easier to use Original Seeing upon), without expending too much concentration or energy upon trying to calculate major insights.
I think naturalism can be directed even at things “contaminated by human design”, if you apply the framing correctly. In a way, that’s how I started out as something of a naturalist, so it is territory I’d consider a bit familiar.
The best starting point I can offer based on Raemon’s comment is to look at changes in a field of study or technology over time, preferably one you already have some interest in (perhaps AI-related?). The naturalist perspective focuses on small observations over time, so I recommend embarking on brief “nature walks” where you find some way to expose yourself to information regarding some innovation in the field, be it ancient or modern. An example of this could be reading up on a new training algorithm you are not already familiar with (since it will be easier to use Original Seeing upon), without expending too much concentration or energy upon trying to calculate major insights.