The Wayfinders: Why Ancient Wisdom Matters in the Modern World by Wade Davis
Yes, another Wade Davis book! What can I say?
In The Wayfinders: Why Ancient Wisdom Matters in the Modern World, Davis, a renowned anthropologist and ethnobotanist, takes you on a journey through the lives, traditions, and knowledge systems of indigenous peoples from the Amazon, the Arctic, Polynesia, and beyond.
He is able to illuminate the profound ways these people understand the world, and makes you, the reader, reflect on your own. Navigation, ecosystems, survival systems, for example, that have been passed down for generations. It’s knowledge that could be crucial for addressing many modern-day challenges, from environmental degradation to social and spiritual disconnect.
Whether he's discussing the Polynesian mastery of ocean navigation without modern instruments or the sacred relationship between the land and the people of the Amazon, Davis’s deep respect for these traditions is evident throughout.
The Wayfinders left me thinking differently about the wisdom humanity has accumulated over millennia and how it can guide us all today. I highly recommend it!
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