Plants are our teachers, so what is it theyre trying to teach us? She is the New York Times bestselling author of Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teaching of Plants, which has earned Kimmerer wide acclaim.Her first book, Gathering Become a TED Member to help us inspire millions of minds with powerful ideas. Short-sightedness may be the greatest threat to humanity, says conceptual artist Katie Paterson, whose work engages with deep time -- an idea that describes the history of the Earth over a time span of millions of years. Kimmerer uses the narrative style to talk about nature. She has written scientific papers on plant ecology, bryophyte biology, traditional knowledge and restoration ecology. Its important to guard against cultural appropriation of knowledge, and to fully respect the knowledge sharing protocols held by the communities themselves. The ability to tell the stories of a living world is an important gift, because when we have that appreciation of all of the biodiversity around us, and when we view [other species] as our relatives bearing gifts, those are messages that can generate cultural transformation. Reciprocity is one of the most important principles in thinking about our relationship with the living world. A 100%, recommendable experience. For a long time, there was an era of fire suppression. We Also Talk About:GeophagyEntrepreneurship& so much moreOther Great Interviews with Bill:Bill on Peak Human pt 1Bill on Peak Human pt 2Bill on WildFedFind Bill:Eat Like a Human by Dr. Bill SchindlerBills Instagram: @drbillschindlerModern Stoneage Kitchen Instagram: @modernstoneagekitchenEastern Shore Food Lab Instagram: @esfoodlabBills WebsiteTimestamps:00:05:33: Bill Introduces Himself00:09:53: Origins of Modern Homo Sapien00:18:05: Kate has a bone to pick about Thumbs00:24:32: Other factors potentially driving evolution and culture00:31:37: How hunting changes the game00:34:48: Meat vs animal; butchery now and then00:43:05: A brief history of food safety and exploration of modern food entrepreneurship00:54:12: Fermentation and microbiomes in humans, rumens, crops, and beyond01:11:11: Geophagy01:21:21: the cultural importance of food is maybe the most important part01:29:59: Processed foodResources Mentioned:St. Catherines: An Island in Time by David Hurst ThomasThe Art of Natural Cheesemaking by David Ashera Start a Farm: Can Raw Cream Save the World? Leaf Litter Talks with Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer, The Gift of Native Wisdom At the Home of the Manhattan Project, When Restoring Ecology and Culture Are One And The Same, Human Dimensions of Ecological Restoration (Island Press 2011), Center for Native Peoples and the Environment. We capture the essence of any natural environment that you choose. Mind, Body, and Soil on Apple Podcasts Two Ways Of Knowing | By Leath Tonino - The Sun Magazine We looked into how the Sweetgrass tolerated various levels of harvesting and we found that it flourished when it was harvested. Drawing on her life as an Indigenous scientist, a mother, and a woman, Kimmerer shows how other living beingsoffer us gifts and lessons, even if weve forgotten how to hear their voices. That would be wonderful. Which neurons are firing where, and why? She lives in Syracuse, New York, where she is a SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor of Environmental Biology, and the founder and director of the Center for Native Peoples and the Environment. And on the other hand, these bees help with their pollination task, the recovery and maintenance of this semi-natural habitat.