The Documentary Podcast

Tuvalu: The first digital nation?

Nov 7, 2024
Lily Teafa, a passionate climate activist and health worker from Tuvalu, joins Ista Molu, a Tuvaluan migrant dedicated to cultural preservation, and researcher Danielle Bath, who focuses on digitalizing endangered languages. They discuss how rising sea levels threaten their homeland and the innovative idea of a 'digital nation.' The conversation highlights efforts to maintain Tuvaluan culture, the emotional connection to language, and the challenges of balancing tradition with technology in preserving cultural heritage for future generations.
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