Joshua Sheridan Fouts – It’s All Connected

Bioneers Nature, Culture and SpiritRestoring Ecosystems Video

In an excerpt from his 2017 Bioneers Opening Address, Joshua Fouts describes some of the ethical decisions he and his primatologist parents were forced to make as they worked with chimpanzees to research animal intelligence and cognition.

Joshua Sheridan Fouts, Bioneers Executive Director, is a globally recognized media innovator and social entrepreneur known for his visionary work facilitating meaningful understanding between cultures. With a background in anthropology, Joshua has worked with peoples of Malaysia, Africa, and the Amazon, governments and universities in over 20 countries, and innovators and engaged citizens worldwide.

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