The First Inventors
Rob Collins rediscovers the ancient innovations and scientific inventions of Australia's First People - the world's oldest living culture.
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Episode Title:Design to Survive
From engineering volcanic landscapes into fish farms to mastering deadly fire, unique survival inventions let Australia's First People thrive for millennia.
Episode Title:The Science of Story
Long before the invention of writing, Australia's First People accurately recorded and passed on knowledge over thousands of years.
Episode Title:A Connected Continent
Interconnectedness is central to First Nations knowledge systems. Australia is filled with many nations, languages and cultural differences - how did everyone know how to interact and get along?
Episode Title:Navigating the Future
The knowledge and innovation of Australia's First Nations can provide ways of addressing the greatest issues facing humanity, from climate change to challenges to civil society.