Topic: Tribal Lore

Philip Coppens advocates for a new approach to history by sitting down with tribal elders, such as the Hopi or Dogon, and giving them editorial control over their own stories. He contrasts the ancient worldview—where humanity was part of a larger, non-human community—with the modern view of human isolation. He suggests that this modern sense of being "alone" in the universe has led to a lack of balance with the Earth's environment.