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Wade Davis: Ethnobotany, Psychedelic History, & Vanishing Cultures.

Ted Hesser Podcast

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Preserving Indigenous Cultures and Challenging Racist Narratives

In this chapter, the speakers discuss the importance of cultural preservation and activism within anthropology. They give examples of their work in Haiti and with the Andean people, explaining how their research aims to challenge racist narratives and protect indigenous cultures. They emphasize the significance of understanding the true nature of religions such as voodoo and the role of plants like cocha in daily and spiritual life.

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