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Radio 4,06 Jan 2026,14 mins

Series Series 2

Exiles: Ishi

Human Intelligence

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Naomi Alderman returns with her series that explores the minds of the greatest thinkers in history. From political theorists to scientists to inventors, authors and artists. Our world is based on their ideas and innovations. How did they do their work, what did they struggle with, where did they find their dedication, creativity and inspiration? When Ishi walked from the Californian wilderness into one of the settler鈥檚 towns, he became known as 鈥渢he last wild Indian鈥. He was the last survivor of the Yahi people, who had been massacred by white settlers during the Gold Rush in about as complete a genocide as mankind had ever inflicted. But Ishi was resourceful and intelligent - he fought for ways to preserve his people鈥檚 ways of life, language and culture. So that it wouldn鈥檛 die with him. Special thanks to 鈥奃r Cutcha Risling Baldy, Associate Professor of Native American Studies and department chair of Native American studies at Cal Poly Humboldt. Produced by 麻豆社 Studios in partnership with The Open University. Presenter: Naomi Alderman Executive Editor: Philip Sellars Production Co-ordinator: Amelia Paul Researchers: Harry Burton, Martha Owen and Victoria Brignell Mix Engineer: Nigel Appleton Series Producer: Anishka Sharma Production Manager: Jo Kyle

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