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by marcosdumay 1960 days ago
> Are there not indigenous peoples that live in harmony with nature?

Probably there are some somewhere. But most rely on completely unsustainable practices.

> Are they prosperous?

You've received some answers, but keep in mind that "poor" is a word we usually apply to people in much wealthier situations.

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> Probably there are some somewhere. But most rely on completely unsustainable practices.

In what way are the practices unsustainable? Could you give me an example?

Undiscriminating hunting, fire based agriculture, centuries of monocultures without any soil treatment... And always moving into another area because the earlier one isn't productive anymore.

It would really be easier if you explained why you think indigenous (to where?) people live in harmony with the nature.