I'm REALLY glad you didn't say that. Otherwise, some of us might feel insulted, and we don't need yet another "war."
To me, part of the concern stems (at least I think so) from the "bean counters" in finances and industry to whom the ONLY God that they seem to worship is the "bottom line" - numbers. This - without any philosophical or other base of "right and wrong" or implications for society in the long run - or even the short run.
So, in the name of "numbers" (short-term profits) they have practically ruined our country.
Somewhere, we have to balance in some of those "arty" things - philosophy, concepts of "right and wrong" - family - love, etc.
I know this is carrying a discussion about quanitfying bicycle riding a little over the top, but there HAS to be more to it that how many miles one has gone, how fast, average speed, how many heart beats, etc., etc. At least there has to be more to it
for ME. The beautiful suinrise, the family time at low speed and mileage, the herd of deer or the interesting and quaint buildings on a special route and many other "special" opportunities. Hey, folks, I believe these are important also.