View on Nature

Over the past few days, my perception of nature has changed. The actual concept of nature use to be a simple word for the physical universe; in which I live in. However, through deep examinations of the world, and readings of useful text such as chapter three of “Your Viewpoint Determines the Future” by Mark Maslin my perspective of nature has changed. Furthermore, my attitude towards nature has switched to a more caring and concern individual for my environment.
In the article entitled “Your Viewpoint Determines the Future” it discusses the importance of individual’s views on nature. According to the article “each individual views risk in particular how we view ‘nature’ as a risk.” I found this quote to be the most interesting, because I interpreted the quote to state that human beings are scared of the outcome s of what nature can bring. In addition, the concept of global warming taking over the world is an example of humans being afraid of what can happen. Nevertheless, I have always been an individual who wasn’t concerned or frightened about the effects of my environment. Due to, this I believe that I fit into one of the four myths stated by Mark Maslin. Maslin described in her article four myths affiliated with human nature, based on their views of nature. Looking into depth at which myth I actually fit in I’ am considered to be categorized with the myth of “Fatalist”. The “Fatalist” is known to be a myth of “minimal control over their own lives. They belong to no groups responsible for decisions that rule their lives. They are assigned to their fate and everyone else’s, and see no point in trying to change it.” Considering the fact that Maslin is making categories based on the factors of humans, I now consider myself to be more open minded and cautious about nature. In final consideration, I’ve realized that my environment and nature is very important.

Maslin, Mark. Global Warming: A Very Short Introductions (Very Short Introductions). New York University Press, USA, 2008