Meeting Notes: April 30, 2026
The meeting with Jesca Rehema was very productive. The shift from seeing the environment as a "commodity" to a "living relation" is a powerful narrative arc for WikiExplorers . The contrast between the "Noun-based" Western perspective and the "Verb-based" indigenous worldview is a brilliant hook for curriculum development. It moves the conversation from simply "saving the planet" to "re-entering a relationship with the Earth." Here is a structured summary and action plan based on your notes: Strategic Vision: WikiExplorers 2.0 Core Philosophy: Environmental and indigenous cultural education is the essential "human hardware" that must coexist alongside AI literacy. 1. Curriculum & Content Pillars The Power of Language: * Highlight the Mijikenda and Ogiek peoples. Focus: How their languages prioritize action and life (verbs) over labels (nouns). Goal: Teach students to see the enviro...