Wade Davis, author of The Wayfinders: Why Ancient Wisdom Matters in the Modern World, criticizes the United States for viewing technological prowess as the only sign of progress. "Climate change should finally teach us that we're not the paragon of humanity's potential," he says. ----- What does it mean to be human and alive? The Long Now Foundation Edmund Wade Davis (born December 14, 1953) is a noted Canadian anthropologist, ethnobotanist, author and photographer whose work has focused on worldwide indigenous cultures, especially in North and South America and particularly involving the traditional uses and beliefs associated with psychoactive plants.
Complete video at: fora.tv
EarthSayers | Wade Davis |
Organizations | Fora.tv; The Long Now Foundation |
Category | SciTech |
EarthSayers Rating | Recommended |
Country | Canada |
Date | 1/28/2010 |
Format | Interview |
Length | 2:12 |
Size | 640x360 |
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