The Psychology of Rewilding Means Getting Over Ourselves
Briefly

from Psychology Today3 months ago
Rewilding offers a chance for nature to thrive if we step back and understand that our attempts to control it often lead to greater destruction.
Psychology Todayhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/animal-emotions/202410/the-psychology-of-rewilding-means-getting-over-ourselves
The 'Humpty-Dumpty' phenomenon illustrates that attempting to engineer nature is futile; instead, embracing its complexity allows true restoration.
Psychology Todayhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/animal-emotions/202410/the-psychology-of-rewilding-means-getting-over-ourselves
A shift in perspective sees nature as a lifeboat rather than a problem, emphasizing that the ongoing quest to dominate it is misguided.
Psychology Todayhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/animal-emotions/202410/the-psychology-of-rewilding-means-getting-over-ourselves
Wild animals returning to urban landscapes can foster empathy in humans, bridging the gap between our compassion for pets and our wild neighbors.
Psychology Todayhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/animal-emotions/202410/the-psychology-of-rewilding-means-getting-over-ourselves
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