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Diversifying Revenue Streams for Indigenous Communities
59:44 - 1:04:51 (05:07)
A diverse portfolio of income streams for indigenous communities could provide a sustainable way to earn a livelihood while avoiding destruction of the ecosystem. Case in point: Viagra was originally meant for blood pressure regulation before being discovered for male enhancement.
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In this podcast, the speaker shares a story about a male aphrodisiac he discovered in a village in West Africa.
59:44 - 1:00:27 (00:42)
Summary
In this podcast, the speaker shares a story about a male aphrodisiac he discovered in a village in West Africa. He explains how sometimes Western medicine doesn't always believe in traditional remedies, even when they plant that they are using has unexpected effects.
ChapterDiversifying Revenue Streams for Indigenous Communities
Episode#469: Dr. Mark Plotkin on Ethnobotany, Real vs. Fake Shamans, Hallucinogens, and the Dalai Lamas of South America
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Sustainable income can be found through diverse sources such as ecotourism and handicrafts, which can provide a steady income based on non-destructive aspects of the ecosystem.
1:00:27 - 1:04:51 (04:24)
Summary
Sustainable income can be found through diverse sources such as ecotourism and handicrafts, which can provide a steady income based on non-destructive aspects of the ecosystem. It is suggested that the way Viagra was identified for its purpose can be compared to discovering sustainable income by testing and trying different ventures.