Two Kinds of Knowledge

Here's an interesting article about two kinds of knowledge, that of science and that of indigenous peoples.  "Traditional knowledge" should partner with science, it's argued -- and let's face it, it is difficult to argue with that as long as we don't go too far afield into the wacky.  But here's a really good point:

“Indigenous peoples know what kind of information they need to make the right decisions, but it is difficult for them to access the information. Scientists, on the other hand, have a lot of information, but do not know what the indigenous peoples need. So we need you to tell us.”

I am writing less this summer.  Why?  Because it's summer, dammit.