The Kogi on merging indigenous wisdom with modern science and tech

The Kogis escaped colonization by retreating high up into the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountains of Colombia. This is nothing short of a miracle. Their ancient, indigenous culture has been preserved since pre-Colombian times giving us a glimpse of what life would have been like when the Incans, Mayans, and Aztecs ruled and we interacted with the world in another way. They recently started traveling and connecting with us - The Little Brothers as they like to call us - to raise awareness about climate change, biodiversity loss, and the need for us to come together and create a new, third world that brings together indigenous wisdom with modern science and technology. In today’s episode, I speak with Lucas Buchholz who has written a book for the Kogi and traveled the world with them as their translator. We discuss the Kogi's message and what a food system that supports life looks like from their point of view. A big thank you to Mac Krol for sponsoring this episode. Mac is the Director of the European Institute of Miso and the Founder of a startup that produces miso from European ingredients. His misos are currently being used by many of of the best restaurants in the world. Miso is made from koji, an ancient fermentation tradition. Koji adds rich, umami flavor to dishes, which is especially useful if you’re cooking plant-based. Mac is a passionate advocate for all fermented food products and has spoken about miso all around the world from Chicago to Berlin. If you are looking for a speaker for your next event, consider getting in touch with him at [email protected]. He’ll tell you the story of how miso is becoming a household staple just like the salt, pepper, and sugar in your pantry. Episode Transcript Related Links Video trailer from our weekend with the Kogi Documentary about the Kogi