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What is Science?
An approach to learning marked by: Empiricism / Observation Manipulation / Experimentation Prediction / Modeling Testing / Replication / Proof Transmission / Publication
Empirical observation
Pua wiliwili
Llani Kalalea
Pua k
Hee
Hukeuke
Manipulation/Experimentation
Loi (terraced fields), auwai (irrigation channels), loko ia (fishponds)
Hand pollination
He lohe pepeiao, he ike maka hoi A piece of hearsay [or] seen personally O ka mea pono, kpaa, o ka mea hewa, kpae ae The correct: retain, the flawed: set aside Selective oral transmission We pass on only what we accept as true
Hawaiian
Land as conscious entity. Ecosystems semi-wild.
Life domesticated.
People as labor. Living things as objects manipulated.
Living things are sacred Biological elements kinolau of kini akua and are not cultural part of cultural landscape. (man-made) elements.
Hawaiian tradition holds that we are direct kin with the living elements of native ecosystems.
aumakua
kinolau
People are the youngest siblings in the genealogy of creation The youngest are charged with caring for the family
Rely on experts
Show concern for the future Impose & lift restrictions
The arrangment of ahupuaa on the island of Oahu demonstrates amazing optimization of access to ecosystem resources.
Dispute resolution (hooponopono) Protocol for unification & joint effort Life is comprise of physical & spiritual aspects Moral conduct vital for success in life
MAHALO!