You can't just let nature run wild.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Disney implies that human intervention and curation are necessary to create order or beauty in natural environments.
- In plain terms
- Nature needs some human direction to look its best or function well for people.
- What can you take from it?
- Balance nature with human design.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How much should humans shape nature?
- Where is the line between care and control?
Another view
Over-managing nature can harm ecosystems and reduce biodiversity.
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