

ReGeneration Rising S2E10: Border Work with Bayo Akomolafe & Tyson Yunkaporta
42 snips Jul 30, 2024
In this engaging discussion, Bayo Akomolafe, a renowned philosopher and activist, joins Tyson Yunkaporta, an advocate for Indigenous knowledge systems. They delve into the pitfalls of anthropocentric approaches and advocate for a kin-centric transformation in addressing environmental issues. The conversation examines the moral complexities in global waste management and the importance of community accountability. By weaving personal anecdotes with Indigenous perspectives, they challenge conventional narratives of agency and encourage a more thoughtful, collective journey toward regeneration.
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The Problem with “Good” Intentions
- Well-intentioned actions can perpetuate harmful systems, even in activism.
- Re-evaluate approaches and look beyond traditional solutions for true change.
Recycling's unintended consequences
- Bayo Akomolafe uses the example of well-intentioned recycling efforts.
- These efforts often lead to waste being shipped to developing countries, highlighting systemic issues.
Goethe, Phenomenology, and Indigenous Knowledge
- Daniel Christian Wang discusses Goethe's phenomenological approach and its connection to indigenous worldviews.
- This emphasizes the importance of sensing, feeling, and intuiting as ways of understanding.