Emergence Magazine Podcast Deep Time Diligence – A Conversation with Tyson Yunkaporta
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Feb 20, 2024 
Aboriginal scholar Tyson Yunkaporta discusses deep-time thinking and relational obligations, urging us to operate from a place of 'right relationship.' Topics include translating Aboriginal concepts of time, deep time diligence, intergenerational relationships, and the interconnectedness of memory, governance, and law. The conversation highlights the importance of preserving cultural laws for resilience and moving beyond superficial practices to confront fear and uncertainty.
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Time and Place Entwined
- Tyson Yunkaporta discusses the challenge of explaining Aboriginal time concepts in English.
- Aboriginal languages link time and place, lacking separate words for each concept.
Scheduling Mishap
- Tyson Yunkaporta shares a story about scheduling conflicts due to daylight savings.
- He highlights the importance of considering relational time and place when making arrangements.
TEK vs. Tech
- Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) considers long-term consequences, unlike modern tech.
- TEK demands accompanying psycho-technologies to prevent weaponization and societal destruction.