In his utopian novel "Island" - Aldous Huxley proposed rock climbing as a suitable alternative to the desire for domination over others. Instead of sating this

In his utopian novel "Island" - Aldous Huxley proposed rock climbing as a suitable alternative to the desire for domination over others. Instead of sating this desire by building power over (or commuting violence against) others, you exercise domination over yourself. As a sometimes climber, it's a nice - if incredible - thought.