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Because to me, nature is the best engineer.
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The speaker treats nature as the highest example of engineering. Calling it “the best engineer” is a comparison: natural forms and systems appear to solve problems with remarkable effectiveness. The statement expresses admiration for what nature creates and suggests that careful observation of it can teach useful design principles.
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