An Ethereal Thread: Rethinking Knowledge Ownership with the Reite People

“Knowledge” is an abstract word. Yet, in our western society, we seem to have a mutual understanding of what it means. What is this common denominator – and what if it is radically challenged? This episode is based on the book chapter "An Aesthetic of Knowledge: Relations and the Documentation of Traditional Knowledge in Papua New Guinea" by James Leach in the volume "Ownership of Knowledge. Beyond Intellectual Property". This volume is published under Open Access Licensing. Read online for free by clicking on the links above. Learn more at: www.knownable.org This podcast series is produced by the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science. Moderation: Emily Tsui Editorial and Production Management: Verena Braun Episode writer: Verena Braun Storyediting: Verena Braun, Stephanie Hood Production: Verena Braun, Emily Tsui Editing and Sound Mastering: Verena Braun Music: Little Strut Surprise by Podington Bear, edited, CC BY-NC 3.0