Out Come the Wolves

Until recently I was dealing with a conked out computer that wouldn't let me upload content to this blog, but would to my other blog of literature and culture related content. As a result, for a while I simply put up articles that would go here, there. Now I've got a new PC I can finally access this blog, so I present to you:  Abandoned Cities 2: Flaw in the Design and  Against Anti-Nature thanks for hanging in there and be sure to read the others in the Abandoned City Ecology series! 

For Humans, the road represents our endless plight of exploration, discovery, and domination. The Roman Empire was connected by long, straight and powerful roads; moving the stones that made the road's border was a crime punishable by death. The American interior was harnessed by settlers through extensive roads and railroads, much like the resource-rich areas of Africa 19th century colonial powers hungered for. Modern roads, in their constant use by motorized vehicles, are arguably the most dangerous, causing at least uncertainty and at most death for any being that sets foot on them. Previous roads could be considered mostly-harmless 'paths' along with modern routes free of cars that, in theory, don't cause environmental harm. It is important to bear in mind that the road that passes through the forest, does not pass through the forest for the sake of a nice view or because it has always been there. The road barrels through the trees because the forest is a reso...