Sand Talk

A paradigm-shifting book in the vein of Sapiens that brings a crucial Indigenous perspective to history, money, power, and sustainability—offering a new template for living.

In Sand Talk, Tyson Yunkaporta looks at global systems from a unique perspective deeply tied to the natural and spiritual world. By exploring how contemporary life diverges from the patterns of creation, he raises vital questions about how modern life affects us and how we can do things differently. This thought-provoking and mind-expanding book provides the answers by exploring how lines, symbols, and shapes can help us make sense of how we learn, remember, and connect.

Honoring Aboriginal traditions, Yunkaporta’s insights are grounded in "sand talk"—the custom of drawing images on the ground to convey knowledge—and the book includes 22 black-and-white illustrations that add deep meaning to the text. Sand Talk is rich in ideas and inspiration, perfect for anyone looking for a transformative way of thinking, listening, and learning to see from a perspective that can help sustain our world.