indigenous vs current society

what are the potential conflicts or tensions when western science interacts with indegenous knowledge?

• different goals for the future and society: indegenous vs current society has different goals and strategies for moving foward and progress which may cause conflict between the two

• different world views: indigenous vs current society have two very different perspectives on the world, which leads to conflict because each side uses different ways of understanding truth. Western science relies on experiments and proof, while Indigenous knowledge is based on tradition, experience and spiritual connection to nature. Because they follow different rules, they often misunderstand or judge each other’s ideas as less valid, creating tension.