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Chris Aldrich on Cybernetic Communications

The Informed Life

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Indigenous Traditions and Mnemonics in Communication

Indigenous traditions and mnemonics emphasize the significance of communication across time and space. The modern West still echoes ideas of ancient philosophers like Plato, constantly seeking ways to enhance and refine communication for the improvement of humanity. Indigenous cultures relied on oral traditions, utilizing words, songs, dances, and movement to pass knowledge through generations. However, the depth of indigenous knowledge remains largely unseen by the West, as it was not documented in writing and was only shared orally. Consequently, much of this invaluable cultural heritage has been lost and inaccessible to the world, akin to a corrupted hard drive containing invaluable information.

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