Living Paradigms

A series about how the cultural practices of other societies, both past and present, can teach us how to prevent or solve problems.

A series about how the cultural practices of other societies, both past and present, can teach us how to prevent or solve problems.

Living Paradigms explores the customs, traditions and practices of different cultures to learn how their way of living solves problems. This series is sponsored by Wonderstruck.
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Millets Are Making a Comeback in India

5 min read

These hardy, drought-resistant and nutritious grains disappeared from fields in the 1960s. Now, the country is working to revive them.

An Age-Old Midwife Tradition’s Revival Is Saving Vulnerable Newborns

6 min read

The simple skin-to-skin practice known as kangaroo mother care is proven to help babies survive and thrive. So why hasn’t it gone mainstream?

Tilling the Floodplain: How Farmers Embrace the Power of Floods

6 min read

As climate change causes rainfall and flooding to grow more erratic, an age-old method of farming near riverbanks becomes ever more vital.

Viennese Winemakers Are Using an Ancient Method to Make Climate-Resilient Wine

5 min read

In an era of single-variety wines, field blend Gemischter Satz is both a nod to tradition and a way of future-proofing the business.

Introducing ‘Living Paradigms’

2 min read

A series about how the cultural practices of others, past and present, can teach us how to prevent or solve problems.

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