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Epistemicide refers to the destruction or eradication of ways of knowing. It is the killing of knowledge systems, typically those held by marginalized groups. This concept can manifest in various forms, including the suppression of indigenous knowledge, the silencing of minority voices, or the dismissal of non-Western intellectual traditions. Epistemicide is often a consequence of colonialism, globalization, and the dominance of certain scientific or philosophical paradigms.
The term highlights how power dynamics can influence which knowledge is valued and preserved, and which is