Lessons to be inferred

[Angatia]

Human beings apart from being volatile, do think they can surpass nature. This expedition takes us on a mental workshop when the dangers of the wild come knocking on Grant's and his colleague's doors at a time they lest expected.

[Leen282]

I think the idea of leaving the natural world as unmolested as possible is one of the biggest lessons. Had the team not interfered with nature, their encounters with the wolves may not have been as harrowing. It's "do unto others as you would have done to you" applied to non-humans and has echoes throughout society. We are arriving to be more humane and this is a shining example of why and when that could matter.

I have to agree with this. When they stole from the animals, the animals wanted revenge. When they returned the bones to the wolves, the wolves showed respect. While we perhaps can’t have quite the same level of relationships as Grant and his crew did with the wolves, we should all practice respecting nature (and I think nature rewards us when we do; e.g., preserving land then getting to observe plants wildlife at work).

Very well worded by both of you, it's important to live your life with respect for nature.

[Aditi Sapate]

I think the biggest lesson to be inferred is that human nature is unpredictable. Also that humans should not toy with natural forces and try to leave the world as uncorrupted as they can.

[Bruno Abia]

I learnt that one human being is just as vulnerable as the other. We are mostly unpredictable as we act on impulse.

[TasiWin]

I think the idea of leaving the natural world as unmolested as possible is one of the biggest lessons. Had the team not interfered with nature, their encounters with the wolves may not have been as harrowing. It's "do unto others as you would have done to you" applied to non-humans and has echoes throughout society. We are arriving to be more humane and this is a shining example of why and when that could matter.

I agree with you about taking care of the environment. The fact that the green had such influence over life and people's characters in the book, was to some extent, enviable.

[Aaron Ambers]

If you take a group of different people, send them to a conference, have them interact in a meeting room all day, then socialize all evening, you will find that each is unique and responds to the situation in a different way. Some are glad to. be there and thankful for the opportunity. Others are there grudgingly, and may or may not be swayed by the others. Now, take a different group of people, plop them in the middle of Siberia, have them travel across a wasteland, then settle into a paradise filled with wonderment and predators, and you can be assured that some will be happy and other not so much. Toss in some HGH and aphrodisiac chemical compounds, as well as alcohol and firearms, and there's no telling how anyone will act. Human nature is a funny thing. How would I act? I tend to think I'd behave myself. But who knows?

I agree the human nature is funny, and how we'd act given certain circumstances is not totally known to us, but then self-control is an ability we humans have in a great dose.

[Katherine Smith]

I agree with all of these lessons, but I think that these lessons can be applied to humans beings in the real world. We as a species are impulsive which is why we migrated to other lands during the Last Ice Age and are still moving around to this day. Expeditions satisfy are innate curiosity to learn more about the things that we don't understand and experience things we don't ordinarily experience.

[JB3]

I would say that the biggest lesson is tht there is so much that we don't know about our planet and environment, and that we should be careful when we explore it.

[Echez_]

Well, this book reaffirmed my beliefs on human nature. We can be unpredictable sometimes especially when faced with some peculiar situations. However, nature and our enviroment plays a vital role in our behaviour.

[aruntr2001]

The importance of understanding human nature is the prime motive of the story in this book. It is also explaining the inevitable consequences that one can get landed into because of them going out of control in the personal habits and the lifestyle. And moreover, the should be very much bold and ready to face the dangers if you re going beyond your point in adventures and more important one should trust and believe on his instinct.

[anoushka_thakur]

I will definitely agree that humans are volatile beings capable of both miraculous and unspeakable things. Some have better impulse control than others, but most souls run on raw desire and instinct (especially those in a harsh wilderness setting)!

That is absolutely correct humans do run on raw instinct and the desire to know.

[anoushka_thakur]

Nothing is really to achieve. If you seek and adventure, you have to be ready for dangers involved. Another lesson is that alcohol when abused can lead to serious problems. Best of all is that humans are unpredictable and act based on impulse and their environment.

That too is true, one has to be aware of the dangers involved. Human's nature is unpredictable.

[anoushka_thakur]

Letting loose at times comes in handy. Take for instance Grant who finds himself in a sexual relationships with Irina Ustinov despite the fact that she is not to be trusted. I loved that she unwillingly follows him unto the second expedition

What would you have done if you were in her place?

[anoushka_thakur]

Human beings apart from being volatile, do think they can surpass nature. This expedition takes us on a mental workshop when the dangers of the wild come knocking on Grant's and his colleague's doors at a time they lest expected.

What is your thought: Can humans surpass nature ?

[anoushka_thakur]

The importance of understanding human nature is the prime motive of the story in this book. It is also explaining the inevitable consequences that one can get landed into because of them going out of control in the personal habits and the lifestyle. And moreover, the should be very much bold and ready to face the dangers if you re going beyond your point in adventures and more important one should trust and believe on his instinct.

AGREED!