Kisani Upward, researching Indigenous responses to natural disasters, discusses solastalgia and the importance of communication in understanding it. They also touch on preparing for bushfires, conducting a photo voice study, and focusing on community strength. Additionally, they explore their journey of learning, the concept of solastalgia in relation to landscape transformation, and the challenges of centering indigenous voices in climate change research.
Using rapport interruptions in conversations strengthens relationships and promotes positive feedback loops.
Recognizing and respecting diverse perspectives within different communities is crucial in defining an Aboriginal perspective.
The strategy of pre-evacuation can help build resilience by proactively moving communities to safer areas before disasters occur.
Deep dives
The Power of Rapport Interruptions
The podcast episode discusses the different types of interruptions and their impact on conversation. It highlights the importance of using the method of rapport interruptions, which involves overlapping speech and reinforcing what the other person is saying. This type of interruption leads to positive feedback loops and strengthens relationships.
Living in Placelessness
The podcast explores the concept of solastalgia and the challenges of defining an Aboriginal perspective. It emphasizes the need to move away from a one-size-fits-all approach and recognize the diverse perspectives and experiences within different communities. The podcast also raises questions about the connection to country and whether it extends beyond environmental changes.
Pre-Evacuate to Build Resilience
The podcast discusses the importance of pre-evacuation as a strategy for building resilience in the face of disasters. It suggests that communities should proactively move to safer areas before disasters occur, ensuring that they have the necessary infrastructure and systems in place to adapt and recover.
Photo Voice Study and Indigenous Strengths
The podcast highlights an upcoming photo voice study with a community affected by bushfires. The study aims to showcase the community's strength and resilience by allowing them to tell their own stories through photography. It emphasizes the importance of focusing on strengths rather than deficits in research and amplifying community voices.
Changing Perspectives on Climate Change
The podcast explores the disconnect between people and climate change issues. It discusses how social media algorithms and other factors may influence people's disengagement with climate change and their focus on mitigation rather than adaptation. It raises questions about how to foster empathy and a sense of interconnectedness with the environment and suggests that we need to change our perspectives to see ourselves as part of the earth rather than separate from it.
Kisani Upward, Gamilaroi woman, is doing some research on Indigenous responses to natural disasters, specifically bushfires, while I work on my bad habit of interrupting (mostly by excusing it as a 'cultural thing')... Kisani convinces me that the feeling of being homesick while you're at home is not a first world problem, but a 'coping with ontological fluidity' thing.
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