TED: The sustainable brilliance of Indigenous design | Manu Peni

TED: The sustainable brilliance of Indigenous design | Manu Peni

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Geography, Science, Biology

11th Grade - University

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video discusses the speaker's journey from Papua New Guinea to the modern world and back, highlighting the importance of indigenous knowledge and sustainable practices. It emphasizes the need to respect and learn from traditional ways to address climate change and protect natural resources. The speaker shares personal experiences of building a modern house that failed against natural elements, contrasting it with traditional structures that withstood challenges. The video calls for a reevaluation of what constitutes expertise, advocating for indigenous wisdom as a key to sustainable development.

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What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

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