16 Questions
What does traditional knowledge refer to?
Knowledge, innovations and practices of indigenous and local communities
How is traditional knowledge transmitted from generation to generation?
Through folklore, proverbs, and stories
What forms does traditional knowledge take?
Community laws and local language
What is the nature of traditional knowledge?
Collectively owned and adapted to local culture and environment
What is included in the definition of 'traditional knowledge'?
All tradition-based literary, artistic or scientific works; performances; inventions; scientific discoveries; designs; marks, names and symbols; undisclosed information; and all other tradition-based innovations and creations
What does traditional knowledge encompass in terms of agricultural practices?
The development of plant species and animal breeds
What does the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO) define as traditional knowledge?
Medicinal, Agricultural & Ecological Knowledge
How do Native people define traditional knowledge?
It is practical common sense based on teachings and experiences passed on from generation to generation.
What is one of the characteristics of traditional knowledge according to Native people?
It cannot be compartmentalized and cannot be separated from the people who hold it.
Why do comparisons between indigenous and scientific knowledge arise?
To collect traditional knowledge without the contextual elements.
What hampers the communication of traditional knowledge among indigenous people today?
Bombardment by technology that teaches non-indigenous ways.
Why do some indigenous people face challenges in preserving their traditional knowledge?
Competition from other cultures capturing the imagination of the young.
What happens as elders die in relation to traditional knowledge?
The full richness of tradition is diminished as it has not been passed on and is lost.
What is the impact of technology on the transmission of traditional knowledge?
Limits the capacity of elders to pass on traditional knowledge to the young.
Why is it important to find ways to preserve traditional knowledge?
To maintain the richness and integrity of tradition for future generations.
What does traditional knowledge emphasize?
The obligation to share resources with respect.
Learn about the definition and meaning of traditional knowledge in this video lecture by Dr.V.Vijayalakshmi, Associate Professor at SSL Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai. Understand the knowledge, innovations, and practices of indigenous and local communities worldwide.
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