The Invisible Hand CHAPTER VIII: A Child Cannot Pay For Its Mother’s Milk
Jun 30, 2021
Domingos Bungane, a translator and producer, offers crucial context on rhino poaching in Africa. Tio Bernardo, a farmer, reveals his views on white supremacy and the economic hurdles faced by Mozambicans. Fiona Darroch, a lawyer, discusses the importance of intellectual property rights in protecting biodiversity. The discussion uniquely blends personal narratives with broader socio-economic themes, exposing the cycle of poverty that fuels poaching and the challenges faced by communities in a modern, interconnected world.
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Youth Trapped in Weighthood
- "Weighthood" is a limbo where youth are no longer children but not independent adults.
- This condition stems from weak economies, poor education, and political challenges blocking pathways to adulthood.
Elio's Poaching Story
- Elio, a young man from Sabi, shares candidly about his reasons for joining rhino poaching and the dangers involved.
- He explains that poverty and lack of opportunities pushed him toward this risky and illegal activity.
Rhino Seen as Foreign Wealth
- Many locals see rhinos in the Kruger Park as South African wealth, not theirs.
- This detachment contributes to the justification of poaching as a way to claim some wealth back.
