Essence of Traditional Knowledge: Definition and Meaning

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What does traditional knowledge refer to?

Innovations and practices of indigenous and local communities (correct)

Modern scientific discoveries and inventions

Knowledge gained through formal education

Knowledge transmitted through written documents

How is traditional knowledge typically transmitted from generation to generation?

Through modern technology and digital media

Through cultural values and beliefs

Through written records and documents

Orally (correct)

What forms does traditional knowledge take?

Digital media and technology

Written literary and artistic works

Stories, songs, folklore, proverbs (correct)

Scientific discoveries and inventions

Who typically owns traditional knowledge?

Indigenous and local communities Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of traditional knowledge according to the text?

Cultural values, beliefs, rituals Signup and view all the answers

How is 'traditional knowledge' defined in the text?

Knowledge passed down through generations orally and in cultural forms Signup and view all the answers

What categories does traditional knowledge, as defined by the World Intellectual Property Office, include?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

How do Native people define traditional knowledge?

It is practical common sense based on teachings and experiences passed on from generation to generation. Signup and view all the answers

Why do comparisons between indigenous and scientific knowledge sometimes lead to trivializing traditional understanding?

Because science practitioners collect traditional knowledge without the contextual elements. Signup and view all the answers

Why is the communication of traditional knowledge hampered for many indigenous people today?

Because other cultures capture the imagination of the young and technology limits the capacity of elders to pass on traditional knowledge. Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of the elders dying on traditional knowledge?

It loses some of its richness and authenticity as some knowledge is not passed on and is lost. Signup and view all the answers

What does traditional knowledge give credibility to?

The people who hold it Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'traditional knowledge is holistic'?

It cannot be compartmentalized and cannot be separated from the people who hold it. Signup and view all the answers

Why does the interest to compare scientific and traditional knowledge arise?

Due to the lack of contextual elements in scientific knowledge. Signup and view all the answers

How does technology impact the passing on of traditional knowledge?

It limits the capacity of elders to pass on traditional knowledge to the young by capturing the imagination of the young with non-indigenous ways. Signup and view all the answers

What happens when some of the traditional knowledge is not passed on and is lost?

The full richness of tradition is diminished. Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the text, what does traditional knowledge encompass?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

How is traditional knowledge typically transferred from generation to generation?

Orally and through storytelling Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of traditional knowledge as described in the text?

It is collectively owned and transmitted orally Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of traditional knowledge as per the text?

Community laws and local language Signup and view all the answers

Why does traditional knowledge tend to be open-ended as per the text?

To allow for continual adaptation and evolution Signup and view all the answers

What happens when traditional knowledge is not passed on and is lost?

It loses its significance and relevance Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of traditional knowledge as defined by the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO)?

Medicinal, Agricultural & Ecological Knowledge Signup and view all the answers

How do Native people define traditional knowledge according to the text?

As practical common sense based on teachings and experiences Signup and view all the answers

Why does the interest to compare scientific and traditional knowledge arise?

Because scientific knowledge lacks contextual elements Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by the statement 'traditional knowledge is holistic'?

It encompasses knowledge of both the environment and human relationships Signup and view all the answers

What forms does traditional knowledge take according to the provided information?

Folklore expressions like music, dance, and artwork Signup and view all the answers

What does traditional knowledge give credibility to according to the text?

The people who hold it Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of the elders dying on traditional knowledge based on the information provided?

It causes a decline in the richness of tradition as some knowledge is lost Signup and view all the answers

Who typically owns traditional knowledge according to the information provided?

'Elders' of indigenous communities Signup and view all the answers

Why is the communication of traditional knowledge hampered for many indigenous people today according to the text?

'Technology' capturing the imagination of the young Signup and view all the answers

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What does traditional knowledge refer to?

How is traditional knowledge typically transmitted from generation to generation?

What forms does traditional knowledge take?

Who typically owns traditional knowledge?

What is an example of traditional knowledge according to the text?

How is 'traditional knowledge' defined in the text?

What categories does traditional knowledge, as defined by the World Intellectual Property Office, include?

How do Native people define traditional knowledge?

Why do comparisons between indigenous and scientific knowledge sometimes lead to trivializing traditional understanding?

Why is the communication of traditional knowledge hampered for many indigenous people today?

What is the effect of the elders dying on traditional knowledge?

What does traditional knowledge give credibility to?

What is meant by 'traditional knowledge is holistic'?

Why does the interest to compare scientific and traditional knowledge arise?

How does technology impact the passing on of traditional knowledge?

What happens when some of the traditional knowledge is not passed on and is lost?

In the context of the text, what does traditional knowledge encompass?

How is traditional knowledge typically transferred from generation to generation?

What is the main characteristic of traditional knowledge as described in the text?

Which of the following is an example of traditional knowledge as per the text?

Why does traditional knowledge tend to be open-ended as per the text?

What happens when traditional knowledge is not passed on and is lost?

What is the primary focus of traditional knowledge as defined by the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO)?

How do Native people define traditional knowledge according to the text?

Why does the interest to compare scientific and traditional knowledge arise?

What is meant by the statement 'traditional knowledge is holistic'?

What forms does traditional knowledge take according to the provided information?

What does traditional knowledge give credibility to according to the text?

What is the effect of the elders dying on traditional knowledge based on the information provided?

Who typically owns traditional knowledge according to the information provided?

Why is the communication of traditional knowledge hampered for many indigenous people today according to the text?

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