Sand Talk - How Indigenous Thinking Can Save the World

by Tyson Yunkaporta

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Book Summary

In a world increasingly strained by ecological crises, social fragmentation, and unsustainable progress, Tyson Yunkaporta’s Sand Talk: How Indigenous Thinking Can Save the World offers a compelling invitation to reconsider the frameworks that shape modern society. Drawing from his experience as an Aboriginal scholar and carver, Yunkaporta weaves intricate stories, symbols, and conversations to illustrate how Indigenous knowledge systems—rooted in deep relationality, humility, and non-linear thinking—present powerful alternatives to prevailing Western paradigms. Through both critique and constructive insight, the book challenges readers to reflect on what it means to live sustainably and ethically in a complex, interconnected...

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