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Plants of the Gods: S6E8. The Ethnobotany of Isolated and Uncontacted Indigenous Peoples

Plants of the Gods: Hallucinogens, Healing, Culture and Conservation podcast

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The Consequences of Contact

This chapter explores the tragic effects of Western interactions with isolated indigenous tribes, detailing the resulting population declines and cultural loss. It underscores the vital role of elders in preserving knowledge and calls for the protection of these communities against modern exploitation and disease.

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