Uncommon Sense

Zena Cumpston On Centring Aboriginal Knowledge And Our Custodial Obligations To Country; Craig Challen On Cave Diving, The Thai Cave Rescue & Stoicism; Federal Politics With Rachel Withers


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Barkandji researcher and storyteller Zena Cumpston talks about indigenous plant use and the deep cultural significance of plants for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Zena also speaks in-depth about the ongoing effects of colonisation in institutions like universities and the ways in which Aboriginal knowledge has been treated as an "add-on" to the scientific study of plants and the management of Country. She outlines how and why this needs to change. Zena's new book, co-authored with Lesley Head and Michael Shawn-Fletcher, is called Plants: Past, Present and Future. Amy is joined by Thai cave rescue diver, retired veterinary surgeon, and 2019 Australian of the Year Craig Challen. Craig speaks of his fascinating experiences as a technical cave diver setting records and travelling around the world diving with his mate Dr Richard 'Harry' Harris. Craig also shares how their involvement in the famous Tham Luang cave rescue in northern Thailand has extended the cave diving community's ability to conduct rescues. Craig outlines the ways Ancient Stoic philosophy has influenced his life and much more. Plus, Rachel Withers, Contributing Editor of The Monthly and The Politics columnist previews the October Budget and discusses the latest in federal politics.

Zena's other discussed projects include, Emu Sky, the Indigenous Plant Use booklet (free PDF), and The 2021 State of the Environment Report (co-author of the Indigenous, Heritage, and Urban chapters).

Craig Challen was speaking at the Stoicon-X Melbourne Conference. See his keynote address.

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