Philosopher's Zone cover image

Philosopher's Zone

Stability, security and survival: a conversation with Mary Graham

Dec 7, 2023
Mary Graham, one of Australia's most distinguished Aboriginal academics and authors, discusses colonization, Aboriginal worldview, autonomy, survivalist ethos, and conflict- colonial and Aboriginal approaches. She highlights the interconnectedness of all beings with the land, the importance of self-determination and environmental responsibility, and the need for decolonization and rebuilding Indigenous governance.
28:25

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

  • Aboriginal philosophy emphasizes autonomous regard and extends it to include the natural world, fostering mutual regard and understanding among nations.
  • Aboriginal societies developed a survivalist ethos, shaping political systems that prioritize stability and collaboration in a potentially dangerous world.

Deep dives

Understanding Aboriginal Worldviews

Aboriginal worldviews encompass different perspectives, cultures, and ancestral connections depending on each group's place, culture, and ancestors. Worldview is rooted in the relationship between humans and the land, seeing humans as part of the world, not just beings in it. It includes concepts like the Dreaming, multi-dimensional time, and the stewardship of the land.

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode