The Sustainable Brilliance of Indigenous Design

When the newest ideas aren't always best [TED Talks Daily]( [ Manu Peni- TED Talk]( MANU PENI - 12 min [The sustainable brilliance of Indigenous design]( When human rights advocate Manu Peni returned to Papua New Guinea from abroad, he built a home for himself using modern techniques -- and promptly learned a harsh lesson on how the newest ideas aren't always the best ideas. Peni calls for us all to rethink who we consider experts, particularly when it comes to building in the face of climate change, showing how Indigenous wisdom must work in harmony with new science and technology if we want to create a sustainable future. ([Read transcript.]() [Watch now]( [Watch now](   Trending [Amy Padnani - TED Talk]( Amy Padnani - 11 min [How we're honoring people overlooked by history]( [Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas - TED Talk]( Aaker/Bagdonas - 9 min [Why great leaders take humor seriously]( [Damion Searls - TED Talk]( Damion Searls - 5 min [How does the Rorschach inkblot test work?](   Explore TED Membership [TED Membership]( [New Year, New Ideas!]( We couldn't be more grateful for you, our TED community, and excited for what the new year holds for all of us. Ready for more inspiration in 2023? Consider becoming a TED Member. You’ll not only support our mission, but you’ll also get access to live events with TED speakers and more! [Sign up today]( [Sign up today](   Get the TED app [Download on the App Store]( [Get it on Google Play]( Copyright © 2022 TED, All rights reserved. You received this email because you subscribed to it on TED.com. Was this forwarded by a friend? You can sign up here: [www.ted.com/newsletter]( Our mailing address is: 330 Hudson St Fl 12, NY, NY 10013. [Unsubscribe](  | [Update preferences]( | [View in browser](