Rezwan wrote: If this is the alternative, I prefer the “man-made” concept. Human culpability at least means human control. Responsibility is empowering.
Hammer – Nail-head – wallop!
(or, depending on your paradigm, hook – line – sinker)
We actually want to be responsible for this mess. It makes us feel significant. It also explains why people get so upset if their little bit of control is threatened by alternative explanations.