They took all the trees And put them in a tree museum And they charged all the people A dollar and a half just to see 'em.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Nature is commodified and boxed up for profit instead of being freely experienced.
- In plain terms
- Trees are put in museums and charged for.
- What can you take from it?
- Nature should not be commodified.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Should nature be free to access?
- How is nature marketed?
Another view
Museums can educate people who otherwise wouldn't see nature.
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