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Book Synopsis: An Ocean in Mind poses a number of provocative questions about the ways in which the human mind acquires, utilizes, and transmits different forms of knowledge. Author Will Kyselka has woven an exploration of this theme around the story of the Hōkūleʻa, a re-creation of a traditional Polynesian sailing vessel that completed a successful roundtrip journey between Hawaii and Tahiti in 1980.
From this story emerges portraits of two men who played integral roles in that voyage. Nainoa Thompson, a young man of Hawaiian descent, kept the Hōkūleʻa on its 6,000-mile course using only the stars and the sea as his guides. He was inspired by Carolinian navigator Mau Piailug, a gentle, softspoken man with keen instincts and an unlimited understanding of the oceans and heavens derived from his Oceanic cultural past.
Thompson also worked with Kyselka to generate a body of information concerning movement of the stars using the Bishop Museum Planetarium as a resource. How Thompson was eventually able to forge these vastly different approaches to knowledge into a cogent wayfinding system uniquely his own, and his rediscovery of an almost forgotten cultural heritage in the process, makes for a thrilling adventure story.
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Are you ready to embark on a thrilling adventure of discovery and ancient wisdom? Look no further than An Ocean in Mind, a captivating book that explores the many ways in which the human mind acquires and utilizes knowledge. Written by the acclaimed author Will Kyselka, this book takes you on a journey like no other, where the story of the Hōkūleʻa, a traditional Polynesian sailing vessel, weaves together with the portraits of two remarkable men.
One of these men is Nainoa Thompson, a brave young Hawaiian who navigated the Hōkūleʻa through a 6,000-mile voyage using only the stars and the sea as his guides. Inspired by the gentle and wise Carolinian navigator, Mau Piailug, Thompson embarked on a journey of his own self-discovery and heritage. Alongside Kyselka, Thompson delved into the celestial movements, unraveling the secrets of the stars in the Bishop Museum Planetarium.
In An Ocean in Mind, witness the incredible fusion of vastly different approaches to knowledge as Thompson forges his own unique wayfinding system. Packed with intrigue and excitement, this book will leave you on the edge of your seat, eager to uncover the forgotten cultural heritage and ancient wisdom that lies within.
Don't miss out on this unforgettable adventure. Immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring tale of the Hōkūleʻa, and join Nainoa Thompson on his extraordinary journey of self-discovery. Unlock the secrets of the stars and the power of the human mind with An Ocean in Mind. Get your copy today!
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