[xwdv]

People aren’t entitled to experiences. Back in the day, most people barely left their own towns. You might be lucky if you saw one great work of art in your lifetime. That’s what we must return to in order to keep places from getting over saturated with tourism.

[harimau777]

If people don't get to have experiences, then why should they care whether or not places get over saturated with tourism?

[xwdv]

Because the world doesn’t revolve around them. Just because you will never get to see the Sistine Chapel doesn’t mean you should be fine with it being burnt down.

[hackernewds]

Perhaps that could be your philosophy of the world. But indeed, me along with millions do want to broaden our understanding and experience of the world.

Else why even use phones and the internet to post here, unlike "back in the days of yonder".

[harimau777]

Can you explain your reasoning?

If people won't get any benefit from the Sistine Chapel (or comparable locations), then why should they care if they exist?

[macintux]

From a purely pragmatic/selfish perspective, the more wondrous places that exist the greater the opportunity for me to see one, both from a "hey that's close to where I'll be" standpoint and "hey, the more tourists at the Sistine Chapel, the fewer at the Louvre".

But from a broader perspective, beauty in the world is worth cherishing. I regret the gradual destruction of both the coral reefs and Venice. I was saddened when the Taliban destroyed the Buddhas of Bamiyan, despite never expecting to see them, despite not even knowing they existed previously.

[harimau777]

To me that seems a lot different than the scenario that the parent poster is presenting where the majority of people stay in their small town and never experience any of these things.

I can definitely get on board for the idea that humanity needs to work together to manage our cultural resources so that everyone can benefit. I can't get on board with the idea that the majority of people should live empty lives in order to preserve things for a lucky few.

[xwdv]

Whether we like it or not, tourist attractions do not scale. Everyone isn’t going to get their 15 minutes with the Sistine chapel. Some won’t even get more than a few minutes if at all.