TED: The sustainable brilliance of Indigenous design | Manu Peni

The video discusses the speaker's journey from Papua New Guinea to the modern world and back, highlighting the importance of indigenous knowledge and sustainable practices. It emphasizes the need to respect and learn from traditional ways to address climate change and protect natural resources. The speaker shares personal experiences of building a modern house that failed against natural elements, contrasting it with traditional structures that withstood challenges. The video calls for a reevaluation of what constitutes expertise, advocating for indigenous wisdom as a key to sustainable development.

In what ways does the speaker suggest that modern education can disconnect individuals from traditional knowledge?

What practices in the speaker's community are beneficial to the environment?

What is the speaker's request to the audience regarding their perception of indigenous cultures?

What does the speaker mean by saying that the forests are the most sophisticated carbon storage facilities?