Lo-TEK - Design by Radical Indigenism

In an era where technological progress often implies a break from the past, Julia Watson’s exploration offers a compelling counter-narrative: that sophisticated, sustainable solutions to today’s environmental challenges can be found by learning from Indigenous knowledge systems. The book positions traditional ecological knowledge—what Watson terms “Lo-TEK”—as a vital repository of innovation, resilience, and environmental harmony. Through meticulous documentation and vivid storytelling, the work reimagines the relationship between humanity and nature, advocating for a design philosophy rooted in respect, adaptation, and symbiosis with local ecosystems.

• Indigenous ingenuity has produced complex, sustainable technologies that...

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