Elizabeth Lindsey: Curating humanity's heritage

The speaker shares their upbringing by Hawaiian elders who taught them traditional navigation and wisdom. They recount their mentorship with Pius Mau Piailug, a master navigator, and emphasize the importance of preserving traditional knowledge in modern times. The speaker highlights the challenges of a data-rich but wisdom-poor society and stresses the need for collective effort to navigate the future.

What did the Hawaiian elders teach the narrator about the natural world?

• The art of hula dancing

• The names of the winds and rains

• The history of Hawaiian kings

• How to build canoes

What is Pius Mau Piailug known for?

• Inventing a new type of canoe

• Being a famous Hawaiian dancer

• Being a renowned navigator priest

• Writing a book on astronomy

How did Polynesian navigators traditionally navigate the Pacific Ocean?

• By following the coastline

• By observing stars, waves, and birds

• With the help of modern technology

• Using compasses and maps

Why are traditional navigators compared to astronauts?

• Due to their training in harsh environments

• Because they both use advanced technology

• Because they both work in teams

• Due to their ability to travel vast distances

What societal issue does the narrator highlight in the modern world?

• Lack of technological advancement

• Overabundance of wisdom

• Data overload and lack of wisdom

• Excessive focus on traditional knowledge

What does the narrator imply about the loss of traditional knowledge?

• It is rapidly vanishing

• It is being preserved well

• It is irrelevant today

• It is only a concern for elders

What metaphor does the narrator use to describe the planet?

• A vast ocean

• A star

• A small island

• A canoe

What is the significance of the phrase 'The island is the canoe; the canoe, the island'?

• It emphasizes the importance of individual effort

• It highlights the need for modern technology

• It suggests the isolation of voyagers

• It stresses the interdependence of community

What does the narrator suggest is the most important map of all?

• The map of the winds

• The map of the human heart

• The map of the stars

• The map of the ocean

What does the narrator believe is necessary for the survival of a voyage?

• A large crew

• Individual effort

• Collective effort

• Advanced navigation tools