It has often been the debate within philosopher's circles, that the habitat of a human being will have a profound and direct effect on the development and growth of a human being. To test the theoretical argument that Human nature is seen to evolve from nature itself, either silently or through expressive means, one must establish whether or not the habitat, one is a part of, reflects one's outlook for the future. It should be noted that this outlook has to contain a futuristic aspect, as hope is often the key to a person's happiness.

San Francisco is a City, within the United States of America, which is both affluent and beautiful. Lying to the north of the State of California, the city attracts visitors from the United Sates as well as visitors from all around the world. But what is it about San Francisco that draws people from around the globe to visit and, more often than not, results in these people vowing to return for another visit?
Is it perhaps the wonderful climate, with its warm and relaxing summer days and its crisp winter night? Is it perhaps the structure of the city with its unique transportation system of trams and its steep hills? Maybe is the prospect of seeing one of man's greatest engineering creations, which is now seen one of America's prime landmarks, that is the Golden Gate Bridge? Or perhaps it is the welcoming reception one receives from the liberal local inhabitants who are always enthusiastic in learning from new minds and cultures?

It is interesting to see that the city is home to the famous California's University of Berkeley, which has a remarkable effect on the human mind. Many Nobel Prize winners have been students at Berkeley and many 20th Century philosophers have been a part of this reputable institution. At the same time, the city is home to the infamous Prison of Alcatraz, a prison on an island off the city, famous for the fact that it is impossible to escape from.

But the question is, is there indeed a link between living in a city as San Francisco and developing a fine tuned philosophy of thought? The freedom a local San Franciscan feels and the every day pleasures he will experience walking through his city appear to be sufficient enough evidence that his mind will be relaxed, and one knows that a relaxed mind provides the antidote of success. Perhaps it is because a local San Franciscan can see the prison of Alcatraz in the distance. This reminds him of how freedom can be lost and most likely, in a sub conscious way, allows him to appreciate his freedom and use it in a positive manner.

To conclude, the link between such fine scientific and philosophical minds and this fine city in which they inhabit, is evidence that there is indeed a link between the development and success of a human being and the surroundings in which they inhabit.