Not to sound cynical, but after seeing the enthusiasm about soccer and this reaching the front page...
Is there an argument in favor of Sports? It seems like a waste of resources.
I used to think it was a way to put the human body through emotions that we don't get through living in a civilization. But I'm not exactly sure that's true. And economic benefits could be traded to other entertainment or research.
> I used to think it was a way to put the human body through emotions that we don't get through living in a civilization. But I'm not exactly sure that's true.
I dunno. Riding my bike 100 miles, during which it hit 107°, made me think "Today is the day I am going to die of heatstroke." That's not a thought I have during regular, civilized life.
Sports are a business and fall under entertainment anyway in my opinion. Owners make a lot of money and you won't see them footing the bill for new stadiums/fields generally too. Thats all tax-payer funded in the US. Internationally I'm not sure but I doubt they are footing the bill 100%.
Is there an argument in favor of Sports? It seems like a waste of resources.
I used to think it was a way to put the human body through emotions that we don't get through living in a civilization. But I'm not exactly sure that's true. And economic benefits could be traded to other entertainment or research.