Mon. 10/04/26 18:30 EDT
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In the sense of causing it to change its nature, no.
But in the sense of predicting, utilizing or overcoming its effects to some degree, yes.
It is this latter sense, I believe, that Bacon had in mind when he used the word “command”; he used it metaphorically.
Edit:
To put an libertarian spin on it,
You can’t fight Mother Nature, but you can contract with her.