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The Other Others
Life in the Blade
Aug 8, 2023
In this episode, Pete McCurley, a Gumbayngiir wood carver and reluctant blacksmith, discusses topics such as coping with grief through art, the impact of a devastating storm on cultural food plants, personal development and leaving a lasting impact, challenges in forging a keel bolt, the importance of community support, and transformation of wrong stories into cautionary tales.
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- Steel is a totemic entity with trade connections, and the challenge lies in sharing knowledge beyond the settler's perspective.
- The storm's destruction prompts cultural healing and emphasizes the importance of balance and cautionary tales in navigating nature and human impact.
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The power and alchemy of steel
Steel is a human concern, created by our hand and mind. It is a dance of the elements, forged in fire and worked by water. Steel is temporary, bound by carbon, and tells stories of caution and balance. However, the use of steel also raises questions about our evolution and relationship with technology. We need the psychotechnology of story to bring steel back into relation. Steel is a totemic and totemic entity, with song cycles and trade connections. The challenge lies in sharing the knowledge and understanding of steel beyond the settler's perspective.
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