The United States Is Not Uniquely Capable Of Destroying The World Via Environmental Disasters, No Matter

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Indigenous science can help solve some of the great problems of our time

Australia has committed to elevating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge as one of five national priorities in science and resea

Australia has committed to elevating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge as one of five national priorities in science and research. This comes as part of the National Science Statement released on Monday by the Minister for Industry and Science, Ed Husic. The statement signals the national priorities that will shape investment and policy across research and development over the next decade. Australian research already punches above its weight. The statement notes we produce 3.4% of the world's research with just 0.33% of the world's population. So how can we accelerate our impact? Indigenous knowledge systems are a national strength. The history of science on this continent is extraordinary, yet we often fail to recognize the sophisticated knowledges held by our First Nations peoples. Indigenous voices must be at the table. The first peoples, the first scientists Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples were the first astronomers, physicists, biologists and pharmacists on this continent. From as far back as 65,000 years, Indigenous people have been integrating knowledge systems with and for people and Country. There are many examples of Indigenous knowledge contributing to contemporary problems. Traditional Aboriginal burning takes into account local weather conditions, plants, environments and animals. It shows how plants react to fire, how to reduce the risk of major fire events, and support regeneration and biodiversity. Indigenous-led approaches to urban water are pointing towards more sustainable water management practices that also regenerate ecological and cultural environments.

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What could have been if First Nations hadn't immediately been dismissed is savages.

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"Is it a safe space to say i hate-" NOT IN THE MAINTAGS IT ISNT

This is an old article from 2012 but its research and topic is more applicable than ever today.

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Low IQ & Conservative Beliefs Linked to Prejudice

Low-intelligence children are more likely to be racist adults, a controversial link explained by the simplified world view offered by extrem

My favorite bit:

"Nonetheless, there is reason to believe that strict right-wing ideology might appeal to those who have trouble grasping the complexity of the world."

Another article had this advice from the researchers:

"The authors of the new study concluded that lower intelligence levels seemed to be an important precursor to more prejudiced views and suggest strategies involving increased participation in education of young people and improving the levels of cognitive ability in the population in general could be an important step towards eradicating prejudice towards same-sex couples."

In other words, anyone can learn tolerance.

Conservatives are out there scared by a world that's literally too big for them to understand. That's why they drag the walls in close and make rules that shut out complicated issues. But no one should live in fear. No one. Education is so important for every single one of us on this planet, because we do fear what we don't understand.

All the more insidious when someone finds these folks and scares them further, weaponizing their fear into political pressure. They're not helping anyone, they're making things worse. How do we undo generations of institutionalized fearmongering?

One person at a time.

Be kind, but carry heavy leather gloves too. Even the glorious bald eagle doesn't know you're trying to help it untangle itself.

tumblr tuesday: today, we celebrate every woman...

…whatever powers she may possess (@fionacreates):

…who feels things just as she should (@papaartistakabettyrose):

…whether she be the rescuer or the rescued (@vetyr):

…with hair that’s beautiful, everywhere (@stoffbergart):

…whatever journey she may be on (@jeniferprince):

…however many underestimate her (@refrigerator-art​):

…however she comes to be herself (@thetranspositivitycafe​):

…with or without a cape (@asknicorobean​):

…whether she be a goddess of the waning moon (@painted-maypole​):

…or a goddess of the waning year (@samticore​):

…who cares for her family, whatever shape that takes (@druidart​):

…who dreams (@strijkdesign​):

Have a good, safe International Women’s Day. You deserve it all.

you know what? Fuck you. *turns your strong and stoic and serious character into a crying, traumatized, whimpering, curled up mess in the floor*

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