Papua New Guinea: Cultural Wisdom and Modern Challenges

The speaker shares their journey from Papua New Guinea, highlighting its natural beauty and cultural richness. They discuss returning home to resist mining threats and the importance of Indigenous knowledge in sustainable development. Through personal experiences, they learn the value of traditional practices over modern methods. The talk emphasizes the need to respect Indigenous wisdom for environmental solutions and challenges the perception of Indigenous communities as underdeveloped.

What is one of the reasons Papua New Guinea is described as a paradise?

• Its urban development

• Its cultural diversity

• Its technological advancements

• Its cold climate

Why did the speaker return to Papua New Guinea after studying abroad?

• To explore new cultures

• To build a modern house

• To start a business

• To resist a mining company

What was the main issue with the speaker's modern house?

• It was too small

• It was too expensive

• It was not sturdy against strong winds

• It was built in the wrong location

What advantage did traditional houses have over the speaker's modern house?

• They were more colorful

• They had better ventilation

• They used more expensive materials

• They were closer to the city

What is one benefit of Indigenous practices mentioned by the speaker?

• They encourage mining activities

• They promote deforestation

• They increase urbanization

• They support sustainable resource management

How do Indigenous communities view the world, according to the speaker?

• As a resource for unlimited extraction

• As a place for rapid industrialization

• As a complex web of connections

• As a series of isolated parts

What does the speaker suggest about the definition of 'experts'?

• Experts should only be scientists

• Experts are only those with technological knowledge

• Experts are those with modern education

• Indigenous people can be considered experts

What is the speaker's request to the audience regarding Indigenous communities?

• To focus solely on modern solutions

• To learn from and respect their guardianship

• To ignore their traditions

• To view them as underdeveloped

What does the speaker identify as a problem with the modern way of building the future?

• It may contribute to environmental issues

• It is too expensive

• It is not innovative enough

• It is too slow

What does the speaker believe about the role of Indigenous traditions in solving global issues?

• They are only useful in rural areas

• They are outdated and irrelevant

• They can offer valuable solutions

• They should be replaced by technology