“As you venture along the ZB Path, you will (hopefully) find that giving voice to words allows you to imbue them with nuance. Whether you use your tongue, sign with your hands (ISL / ASL), break into abandoned dance, or prefer that another speak for you, all are valid and valuable modes of sharing your experience. In that vein, I will sometimes speak the words that I write; in ZB, we call that “Bhashta’weidojman” (Bashta) — which means “giving voice to the Power of Knowledge”. This is where you will find Bashta I have to share with you.”
The Christian Lens - How Faith Influences Fact
Today, we're diving deep into a topic that has shaped our understanding of history, culture, and even our own identities: the Judeo-Christian lens in academia. This isn't just about who gets to tell the story; it's about who gets to write the history books, define 'civilization,' and set the standards by which all other cultures are measured. So, settle in, because we're about to question some deeply entrenched narratives and ask whether they serve us—or serve to keep us confined.
Eurocentrism in Academia - The Unseen Gatekeeper
In this episode, we're going to peel back the layers and examine how Eurocentric perspectives have become the gatekeepers of knowledge. We'll compare and contrast how discoveries in Africa are treated versus those in Asia, Europe, and the Americas. And let me tell you, the disparities are glaring.
Eurocentrism — the Road so Far
Both academia and AAT rely on a very artificial and arbitrary delineation of what an "advanced" society is. They share similar criteria: evidence of written language, organized town sites in a shift from agrarian lifestyles, hierarchical social structures, specialized technology, and a shift from animistic to anthropomorphic spiritual beliefs.
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Ancient Alien Theory — Modern Myth-Making and Eurocentrism
Welcome back to another episode of "Zero Barriers," where we dissect, discuss, and dismantle the systemic biases that permeate our society. Today, we're diving deep into the murky waters of Ancient Alien Theory (AAT), a topic that has captivated the public imagination for decades. But before we get into it, let's remember one of the pillars of the Zensunni Bardo Path: Answers exist all around us; we simply need to find the proper Questions to unlock them.
Homo Naledi & Eurocentrism
Welcome to the inaugural episode of “Zero Barriers”, a series dedicated to dissecting, discussing, and dismantling the systemic biases that shape our world. This podcast is an extension of what I call the “Zensunni Bardo Path”, a philosophy grounded in the belief that Answers are all around us—we just need the right Questions to unlock them. Today, we're venturing into the realms of palaeontology and anthropology, with a special focus on the discovery of Homo Naledi.