Khái niệm cốt lõi
Tamed and controlled nature can be aesthetically pleasing but also boring, leading to a need to embrace the rawness and unpredictability of rewilding urban spaces.
Tóm tắt
The author reflects on the idea of "ecological boredom" - the dullness of experiencing only harmonized, groomed nature without exposure to the wild, messy, and unpredictable aspects of the natural world. They argue that the city's "jungle" can often be wilder than pristine nature, with the diverse and erratic sense of human life shaping urban spaces in uncontrolled ways.
The author contrasts tamed, picturesque nature with the allure of rewilding, where nature is allowed to grow and thrive without human intervention. They suggest that experiencing the magnificence of planting seeds, getting one's hands dirty, and swimming in the rain can be more fulfilling than the manicured landscapes often found in urban environments.
The author emphasizes the importance of embracing the raw, uncontrolled aspects of nature and human life, as they can provide a sense of wonder and connection that is often lacking in overly-curated natural spaces. They encourage readers to explore and appreciate the untamed elements of their surroundings, whether in the city or in more rural areas, as a way to overcome the boredom and disconnection that can arise from a lack of exposure to the true essence of the natural world.
Trích dẫn
"The city's jungle is often wilder than wild nature. At least that is my experience. There is something about the diverse and erratic sense of a large city; about human life that unfolds there, intuitively and uncontrolled."
"When I think of being ecologically bored, I think of the dullness of experiencing only harmonized, tamed, groomed nature; of never being exposed to vast, wild, messy, noisy nature; of never experiencing the magnificence of planting seeds and watching them grow; of never getting one's hands dirty from soil or picking one's own food and eating it without washing it first; of never swimming in the rain or being…"