The discussion explores the reasons behind human attraction to natural scenery, questioning whether this preference is rooted in genetics or serves an evolutionary purpose. Participants share personal experiences and challenge the validity of anecdotal evidence in forming broader conclusions.
Participants do not reach a consensus on the validity of anecdotal evidence or the reasons behind the attraction to natural scenery. Multiple competing views remain regarding the role of personal experience versus empirical data.
Limitations include the reliance on personal anecdotes without empirical support, and the challenge of generalizing individual experiences to broader populations.
Deepak K Kapur said:Why do most of the people like natural scenery
I find this from experience with the people that I have met at various places.Borek said:Any source for that, or is it just something you've made up?
Deepak K Kapur said:I find this from experience with the people that I have met at various places.
With all due respect...Borek said:This is an anecdotal evidence. Doesn't count.
Deepak K Kapur said:Don't you tell your children, your friends, things that are a result of your experience?
Then, as per your viewpoint, I am deadly wrong when I generalize that 'most of the people find it difficult to see in the dark' because it is based on my experience that most of the people whom I meet find it difficult to see in the dark.Borek said:I do. But I don't generalize them beyond reason and I don't use them as a basis for far reaching conclusions.
Deepak K Kapur said:Why do most of the people like natural scenery (with varying degrees, of course)?
Is it in our genes? Does it serve an evolutionary purpose?
Any thoughts?
Deepak K Kapur said:Then, as per your viewpoint, I am deadly wrong when I generalize that 'most of the people find it difficult to see in the dark' because it is based on my experience that most of the people whom I meet find it difficult to see in the dark.