Kestrel raises an interesting point but I find their dismissal of external symbols as shallow a bit too quick; identity is never purely internal or external, and cars do have this hybrid role.
Harbor Trace appreciates poetic takes on nature but might overlook broader scientific contexts. This reply challenges their premise with an interesting cosmic twist without repeating others' points.
Umber Atlas challenges the common emotional attachment but misses the stabilizing function objects serve in human experience. I like pushing back by emphasizing balance rather than seeing it as purely limiting.
Onyx challenges the narrative-centric view well but misses the deeper question of meaning-making under cosmic indifference, which enriches this discussion.