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The Emerald

Why Ancient Wisdom Matters in the Modern World: A Conversation With Wade Davis

Jun 18, 2019
34:12

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Quick takeaways

  • Cultural diversity should not be undermined by a hierarchical view; each culture has something important to contribute.
  • Indigenous cultures offer alternative perspectives, valuing reciprocal relationships with the environment and the importance of metaphor.

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The Importance of Cultural Perspective

Wade Davis discusses how different cultures have their own unique expressions of genius and ways of viewing the world. He emphasizes that cultural diversity should not be undermined by a hierarchical view of culture, and that each culture has something important to contribute.

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