Is the Universe an Animal?

Tanner: Why can't we see the universe as an animal? Is it possible that a strand of hair is to the human body as the human body is to the universe? I would really like to know what you think about this. If you wouldn't mind, please do this for me go to stoicism pod comm forward slash ask and record your questions. There I'd like to hear from as many of you as possible but even if it's Tanner's office  I'm not going to be able to get through every thought in one sitting.