Great podcast on the concept of the finite and its ecosystemic realities. Particularly interesting is ethnobotanist Mark Plotkin and the idea that understanding of the finite in indigenous peoples:
“One of the things that I see in working with and studying indigenous cultures is the concept of the finite and the concept of gratitude. Indians spend a lot of time thanking the gods of the forest, thanking the animals of the forest, not taking more than they need.”
“In a world with limited resources, can we find ways to salvage what's disappearing? Can we innovate our way out of a finite landscape? This hour, TED speakers explore ideas about living with less.”
