Indigenous knowledge and technology at MIT: “Is it wise?”

In November, 10 Indigenous media scholars and artists convened at MIT — virtually — for the inaugural Indigenous Digital Delegation. In a week-long series of gatherings, the delegation met with over 60 MIT scientists, staff, fellows, and students. The theme of the gathering was “Indigenous Knowledge, Artificial Intelligence, and Digital Worlds.” “Wisdom is not a topic that is taught or studied in the curriculum in our schools or universities, nor is it a practice in modern life,” said Ojibwe elder, artist, and scholar Duke Redbird, in the delegation’s keynote public…

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