# How Trees Talk to Each other, Mother Tongue and Black English

Episodio de [Repaso De Nico :)](https://escuchario.semeescucha.es/podcast/repaso-de-nico), de Nicolas Piccinini.

- Publicado: 31 de enero de 2024
- Duración: 14 min
- Temporada 3, episodio 17
- Audio: https://anchor.fm/s/6df3da00/podcast/play/82014996/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fproduction%2Fexports%2F6df3da00%2F82014996%2Ff9639947d76ea94870254a91750037bc.m4a
- Página: https://escuchario.semeescucha.es/podcast/repaso-de-nico/episodio/13646228-how-trees-talk-to-each-other-mother-tongue-and-black-english

## Sobre este episodio

Suzanne Simard's TED Talk: "How Trees Talk to Each Other" Dr. Suzanne Simard, a distinguished forest ecologist, discusses the wisdom and intelligence inherent in forest ecosystems. Fungal networks, known as mycorrhizal associations, serve as conduits for nutrient and water exchange among trees. Mother Trees, older and larger, nurture young seedlings, embodying principles of balance, kinship, and reciprocity in line with Indigenous teachings. Dr. Simard underscores the significance of Indigenous knowledge in ecosystem care and climate adaptation. Advocacy for Indigenous sovereignty, rights, and rematriation of ancestral lands is deemed crucial. The talk urges policy changes to halt destructive practices, financial support for frontline organizations, and the dissemination of accurate information. Dr. Simard calls for perceiving trees as relations, emphasizing interconnectedness, and advocating for humanity's role in healing and protecting the Earth. Amy Tan's "Mother Tongue": Amy Tan, a non-linguist writer, explores language's emotional and ideational power. Reflecting on her varied English usage, she recounts using complex English in public speaking and simpler English with her mother, whose "limited" English faced societal challenges. Tan believes this influenced her academic journey, deviating from expectations to become an English major and a fiction writer. The text showcases Tan's use of different Englishes, incorporating her mother's language into her writing. The author's success is measured by her mother's praise for her book's readability. The narrative delves into Tan's language journey, the impact of her mother's English, and her navigation of multiple linguistic influences. James Baldwin's "If Black English Isn't a Language, Then Tell Me What Is?" Baldwin explores the historical and political context of the debate surrounding Black English in the U.S. He asserts that the debate transcends the language itself, focusing on its role in identity and power dynamics. Different regions have distinct languages as political instruments, seen in places like Basque countries, Wales, and Ireland. Black English, emerging from the black diaspora during slavery, served as a tool for survival and communication. Baldwin emphasizes its significance in conveying danger and information. The struggle isn't about language but defending the morality and experience of black people. Baldwin critiques the lack of genuine interest in educating black people, highlighting the destructive impact on their identity and experiences. In a society with unreliable standards, the text implies scepticism about the value of assimilation into a system that has historically disregarded black experiences.

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