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Walking is an indicator species for various kinds of freedom and pleasures: free time, free and alluring space, and unhindered bodies. Walking is a sign of freedom and pleasure in the sense that we humans choose to walk instead of driving or taking the bus or riding in a vehicle. We choose walking because we want to enjoy the sense of freedom and pleasure that the activity provides us with. Walking is also an indicator species for unhindered bodies because when we walk we do not have to worry about being hit by cars or living in densely populated cities. Our bodies are unhindered by any unnecessary constraints that restrict our senses and outlooks.

Source: Wanderlust: A History Of Walking

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