{"id":2161627,"date":"2024-01-29T05:29:02","date_gmt":"2024-01-29T10:29:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/white-house-hosted-indigenous-knowledge-lecture-in-egypt\/"},"modified":"2024-01-29T05:32:28","modified_gmt":"2024-01-29T10:32:28","slug":"white-house-hosted-indigenous-knowledge-lecture-in-egypt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/white-house-hosted-indigenous-knowledge-lecture-in-egypt\/","title":{"rendered":"White House held &#8216;Indigenous Knowledge&#8217; talk in Egypt"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fwhite-house-hosted-indigenous-knowledge-lecture-in-egypt%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2161627&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Biden\u2019s Support for Pseudoscience Goes International<\/h2>\n<figure><figcaption>Hindou Oumaraou Ibrahim (Bay Area Air\u2063 District\/YouTube).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Biden administration recently hosted a captivating lecture in Egypt that delved into the intriguing concept of &#8220;indigenous knowledge.&#8221;\u200b This theory suggests that Native \u2063Americans possess hidden wisdom solely based on their ethnicity. Internal documents obtained by the <em>Washington Free Beacon<\/em> shed light on this pseudoscientific event.<\/p>\n<p>The lecture, which took place at the United\u2063 Nations Climate Change Conference in Sharm El-Sheikh in November 2022, featured Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim, an inspiring Chadian activist. Ibrahim passionately discussed how alternative methods of knowledge often surpass data-driven \u200bscience. To support her argument, she shared a\u200b fascinating anecdote about her grandmother&#8217;s ability to predict rain more accurately than \u200ba weather app.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;I\u2019m,\u200d like, I\u2019m so sorry you went\u200b to the school for maybe\u200c for 20 years to get your Ph.D.s,&#8221; Ibrahim said. &#8220;My grandmother was\u200b born on\u200d those [sic] knowledge, she got it\u2062 from her own\u2064 grand-grand-grand-mother. \u2063It is hundreds and thousands of years of knowledge.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The White House \u200dOffice of Science and Technology Policy organized Ibrahim&#8217;s lecture, as revealed by records obtained through a Freedom \u200cof Information Act request.\u2063 Notably, two senior White House officials, Council on \u2064Environmental Quality Chair Brenda Mallory \u2064and Director of the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs Director Wahleah Johns, also \u2064spoke at the event.<\/p>\n<p>Ibrahim&#8217;s speech\u2062 contained several peculiar and erroneous statements. At the beginning of the lecture, she claimed that &#8220;technology&#8221; had only existed for &#8220;maybe some hundred years.&#8221;<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;I think indigenous people\u2019s knowledge, we have to understand, comes from thousands and thousands of years. As \u2063science, less \u2062than [sic] thousand years,&#8221; she said.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Ibrahim further asserted that &#8220;scientific knowledge&#8221; \u200bcannot provide the same level of accuracy as &#8220;indigenous knowledge.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Despite concerns raised by scientists and academics, American activists \u200dwho share Ibrahim&#8217;s belief in the superiority of &#8220;traditional ways of\u200c knowing&#8221; have successfully influenced the Biden administration to incorporate &#8220;indigenous knowledge&#8221; into the federal rulemaking process. According to the <em>Free Beacon<\/em>, this concept now carries equal weight in policy evaluations as the scientific method.<\/p>\n<p>In the same month as Ibrahim&#8217;s lecture, the Office of\u200b Science and Technology Policy issued a memo directing more than two dozen federal\u200c agencies to integrate indigenous knowledge into their &#8220;research, \u200dpolicies, and decision making.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>While there \u2063is no universally agreed-upon definition of &#8220;indigenous knowledge,&#8221; it generally refers to\u200b the folk wisdom and creation stories within various native communities.<\/p>\n<p>President Joe Biden&#8217;s decision to elevate the\u2063 Office of Science and Technology Policy to\u200b a cabinet-level\u2063 agency on his first day in office emphasizes the importance of science to his administration. As reported by the <em>Washington Post<\/em>, this move signifies a commitment to grounding everything in science, facts, and truth.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does the assertion that indigenous knowledge\u200d surpasses data-driven science potentially undermine the credibility \u200bof scientific \u200dresearch and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/boston-university-epidemiologist-blasted-after-downplaying-school-closures-normal-life-for-most-of-human-history\/\" title=\"Boston University Epidemiologist Blasted After Downplaying School Closures: \u2018Normal Life For Most Of Human History\u2019\">evidence-based decision-making<\/a>?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  By the\u200c <em>Washington Free Beacon<\/em>. The event aimed to highlight the importance of including indigenous knowledge in policy-making decisions regarding climate change. However, the promotion of indigenous knowledge in such a manner raises concerns \u200dabout\u2064 the\u200c Biden administration&#8217;s endorsement of pseudoscience.<\/p>\n<p>Pseudoscience refers to theories or beliefs that claim to be scientific but lack \u2064empirical evidence and are not supported by\u200b established scientific principles. While it is crucial to \u2063recognize and respect the unique cultures and traditions \u200dof different communities, it \u2063is equally important to differentiate between cultural practices and scientific facts.<\/p>\n<p>The assertion that indigenous knowledge surpasses data-driven science risks undermining the credibility of scientific research and evidence-based decision-making. Science, by its nature, relies on observation, experimentation, and\u200c rigorous analysis to arrive at objective conclusions. Dismissing these principles in\u200c favor of subjective anecdotes and unverified claims hinders progress and can lead to misguided policies.<\/p>\n<p>The example of Ibrahim&#8217;s grandmother&#8217;s rain prediction skills cannot be equated with the methods and \u2064techniques used by weather apps or meteorological experts. Weather forecasting \u2062relies on \u200dadvanced scientific \u2063models \u2064that consider various\u2063 atmospheric variables and historical data. While it\u2062 is admirable that Ibrahim&#8217;s grandmother has passed down her knowledge through generations,\u200b it does not negate the need for accurate and reliable scientific methods.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the Biden administration&#8217;s endorsement \u200bof\u2063 pseudoscience at an international conference sends a troubling message. As a global leader, the United States should prioritize reliable scientific research and evidence\u200c when addressing pressing issues such as climate change. Embracing pseudoscientific theories not only undermines\u200b the credibility of the administration but \u2062also diminishes the importance\u200d of scientific integrity and empirical evidence in international policy discussions.<\/p>\n<p>It is\u200b essential\u200d to \u200brecognize and value diverse cultural perspectives, but it is equally crucial to ensure that policy decisions are based on scientific evidence and rigorous analysis. To address the challenges posed by climate change, it is necessary to rely\u200d on\u200d established scientific principles and advancements in research. Ignoring this knowledge \u200cin favor of pseudoscience can hinder progress and jeopardize efforts \u2063to mitigate\u2063 the effects of climate change.<\/p>\n<p>The Biden administration&#8217;s support for pseudoscience is deeply concerning, especially when it extends to international platforms.\u200c As leaders in the global community, it is crucial for\u200d policymakers to uphold the highest standards of scientific integrity and evidence-based decision-making. By promoting pseudoscientific theories under the guise of cultural preservation, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/why-is-the-biden-admin-demanding-israel-negotiate-a-cease-fire-but-not-ukraine\/\" title=\"Why does the Biden administration want Israel to negotiate a cease-fire but not Ukraine?\">administration risks undermining<\/a> the credibility of scientific research\u200b and \u200dshifting the focus away from the urgent need for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/federal-court-places-trumps-bump-stock-ban-on-hold\/\" title=\"Federal Court Places Trump\u2019s Bump Stock Ban On Hold\">evidence-based solutions<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>To effectively address the challenges of climate change and other pressing global issues, policymakers must \u2064prioritize scientific research and evidence over\u200c pseudoscientific beliefs. International conferences should serve as platforms for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/top-general-confirms-trump-never-issued-an-illegal-order-following-2020-election\/\" title=\"General confirms: Trump never gave illegal order after 2020 election.\">informed discussions based<\/a> on rigorous scientific analysis, ensuring that decisions are grounded in reality and have a positive impact on global communities.<\/p>\n<p>The Biden administration must reevaluate its stance on pseudoscience and reaffirm its commitment to evidence-based decision-making. By doing so, the administration can regain trust in its commitment to\u2062 scientific integrity and \u200dpromote policies that are rooted \u200cin objective, verifiable information. It is \u200ccrucial for \u2064the United States to lead by example and demonstrate a strong \u2062dedication to scientific research and evidence-based policymaking on both domestic and international fronts.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Biden&#8217;s endorsement of pseudoscience spreads globally. The administration organized a lecture in Egypt promoting the concept of &#8220;indigenous knowledge,&#8221; which suggests that Native Americans possess exclusive wisdom due to their ethnicity. 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