TED: How to build a resilient future using ancient wisdom | Julia Watson

The video explores ancient and indigenous technologies that have been used for centuries to adapt to environmental challenges. It highlights the living root bridges of the Khasi people in India, the reed-based structures of the water-based civilization in Iraq, Calcutta's innovative fish ponds for wastewater treatment, the stilted houses of Ganvie in Africa, and Aboriginal fire management in Australia. The video emphasizes the importance of learning from these ancient practices to address modern challenges like climate change and urban development.

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