Crushing of Cultures: Western Applied Science in Northern Societies
Western scientific traditions and technology are both vital underpinnings for the dominant culture in the Americas. Although only rarely acknowledged as such, both science and technology are value laden. Both define and are defined by a habitual way of thinking that is rational and hence "true....
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ftunivcalgaryojs:oai:journalhosting.ucalgary.ca:article/65092 2023-05-15T14:19:14+02:00 Crushing of Cultures: Western Applied Science in Northern Societies Gamble, Donald J. 1986-01-01 application/pdf https://journalhosting.ucalgary.ca/index.php/arctic/article/view/65092 eng eng The Arctic Institute of North America https://journalhosting.ucalgary.ca/index.php/arctic/article/view/65092/49006 https://journalhosting.ucalgary.ca/index.php/arctic/article/view/65092 ARCTIC; Vol. 39 No. 1 (1986): March: 1–107; 20-23 1923-1245 0004-0843 Acculturation Culture (Anthropology) Dogrib Indians Traditional knowledge Native peoples Psychology Science Sociology Edzo N.W.T Rae info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion research-article 1986 ftunivcalgaryojs 2022-03-22T21:22:12Z Western scientific traditions and technology are both vital underpinnings for the dominant culture in the Americas. Although only rarely acknowledged as such, both science and technology are value laden. Both define and are defined by a habitual way of thinking that is rational and hence "true." While this tradition of thinking provides a kind of intellectual rigor and strength, it can also be tyrannical. The unbending thought habits that provide the strength and rigor in the scientific tradition also give rise to intolerance that often crushes other world views. This paper highlights issues that exemplify the problems inherent in applying Western scientific traditions in traditional northern societies. Citing personal experience with the creation of a new town for Indian peoples in the north, and drawing from Western philosophy and psychology, the author raises questions about cherished values and beliefs that are often unconsciously a part of the Western scientific tradition.Key words: scientific traditions, applied science/engineering, cultural conflict, Native American societies, northern development, aboriginal traditions and western psychology, Rae-Edzo, new towns, northern policy and planning Mots clés: traditions scientifiques, science et génie appliqués, conflit culturel, sociétés autochtones américaines, développement du nord, traditions autochtones et psycologie occidentale, Rae-Edzo, nouveaux villages, politique et planification du nord Article in Journal/Newspaper Arctic Dogrib Rae-Edzo University of Calgary Journal Hosting Edzo ENVELOPE(-116.039,-116.039,62.756,62.756) Indian Rae-Edzo ENVELOPE(-116.053,-116.053,62.800,62.800) ARCTIC 39 1 |
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Western scientific traditions and technology are both vital underpinnings for the dominant culture in the Americas. Although only rarely acknowledged as such, both science and technology are value laden. Both define and are defined by a habitual way of thinking that is rational and hence "true." While this tradition of thinking provides a kind of intellectual rigor and strength, it can also be tyrannical. The unbending thought habits that provide the strength and rigor in the scientific tradition also give rise to intolerance that often crushes other world views. This paper highlights issues that exemplify the problems inherent in applying Western scientific traditions in traditional northern societies. Citing personal experience with the creation of a new town for Indian peoples in the north, and drawing from Western philosophy and psychology, the author raises questions about cherished values and beliefs that are often unconsciously a part of the Western scientific tradition.Key words: scientific traditions, applied science/engineering, cultural conflict, Native American societies, northern development, aboriginal traditions and western psychology, Rae-Edzo, new towns, northern policy and planning Mots clés: traditions scientifiques, science et génie appliqués, conflit culturel, sociétés autochtones américaines, développement du nord, traditions autochtones et psycologie occidentale, Rae-Edzo, nouveaux villages, politique et planification du nord |
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