Galtha is a place of negotiating knowledge; a site for learning, ceremony, negotiation and decision-making. Galtha is also the spear used to symbolise that a decision has been made by everyone and for everyone.
"Galtha is everywhere; wherever Yolngu and Balanda people are acting properly there is the possiblity of galtha" (Marika-Mununggiritj & Christie 1995).
Friday, February 20, 2009
Lies, damn lies and my weekly pay check
On the subject of measuring progress beyond the limits of GDP and NDP, the Financial Times has an article on statistical measures of progress. It's a good read and can be found on their website.
What topics would you like to see explored on this blog?
Galtha a work in progress
This blog was originally created as part of a University assignment. I'm in the process of developing it into a more general blog of ideas. The theme of different knowledge systems and negotiating meaning will remain. Comments and contributions are welcome.
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