II.   Mind (PSY)

Environment is the nature, conditions and dimension in which a higher order life form projects and perceives the reality of its existence.

The word Environment is derived from three (3) Latin words being en meaning “in / within”, vireo meaning “to be green, to be fresh, flourish” and mens / mentis meaning “mind”. Hence the literal meaning of Environment from its origins is “within a flourishing mind” or simply, “within one’s imagination”.

Environment is equivalent to a wakeful and conscious dream projected over the perceived dimension of the external world so that the two (2) become indistinguishable.

An Environmental “projection” over the dimension of the world is only ever an approximation of the actual underlying world. In some cases, this approximation can entirely delete actual objects and senses as well as include new ones that do not exist in reality.

The function and purpose of Environment is a natural biofeedback and reinforcement mechanism allowing the Mind to perform optimally by projecting a rough approximation of the real world over known as well as unknown places so that dramatic variations can be better identified and sensory overload can be minimized.

The ability for the Homo Sapien species to project sophisticated Environments in inhospitable climates makes it the most adaptive species on planet Earth. It is also a fundamental prerequisite for complex urban living.

As Environment is an external projection of the Mind onto an actual underlying reality, it is highly open to manipulation by external forces, particularly in depriving the Mind from a safe, comfortable projection of environment – such as promoting a state of fear.