-Okay, -so now that we are familiar -with how to start a fire, -we need to know how to build -and maintain a fire.

-So, yes.

Brayden.

-Do we need lighter -fluid to start the fire?

-No, of course not.

-That is what -the tinder is for.

-Speaking of which, -other than the tinder, -there are -two more types of material -for building the fire.

The.

-No, no, no, I am on you.

-What are you doing?

-Oh, we figured -we'd get things started -while you finish -your dissertation.

-Is the thing you want to get -started at forest fire?

-Of course not.

-We are only lighting this -little pile of dandelion -fluff.

It's just Tinder.

-Oh.

Of course.

-And what is that innocent -little pile of tinder -sitting on?

-Nothing.

-Just these dead leaves.

-And what would you call -that?

-Oh, that's Tinder.

-We're so sorry.

-Before -you know how to make a fire, -you must know fire safety.

-That means making certain -that the surrounding area -is free of debris.

-Not just on the ground, -but also above you.

-Low hanging tree -branches can catch.

-Plus have an available means -of extinguishing the fire.

-And when it is out, -spread the coals and further -soak them to make sure -none of them are hiding in -still hot fire.

-Safety is essential -to responsible fire making.

-Now, when the Kai.

-What are you doing?

-Oh, I'm not starting a fire.

-I just wanted to be prepared -for when it's time -to start a fire.

-So I'm practicing on this -little piece of kindling.

-Okay, actually, that log -would be considered fuel.

-Kindling is smaller material -like this.

-Oh, right.

On fuel.

-Kindling?

Tinder.

Very good.

-It will not work to just -try and set fuel on fire.

-You must build up the fire -using gradually larger -material.

-Start with the tinder, -then kindling.

-And finally the largest -material which we call fuel.

-Does this make sense?

-Oh, yes.

Braden.

-Is this a good stick?

-Sure.

-That's actually somewhere -between kindling and fuel.

-Okay, so now we have.

-Yes, Braden.

Do you want it?

-No, I'm just put it -in one of the piles -and we'll burn it -in the fire later.

-So.

Oh, what?

-Could I maybe just keep it?

-Yes.

Fine.

Keep it.

-I don't care.

Oh, good.

-Because I love it.

Great.

-Can I finish explaining -how to build the fire now?

-Sorry, I actually have -a question before we start.

-Okay.

No, I need a break -before I have a breakdown.

-Did you see, -we, Jin.

-What was your question?

-Well, -as you know, we've been -trying to reconnect -to nature.

-Yes, and we basically worked -our way back through time -to find the origin of where -that disconnect began.

-So if humans ability to make -and control -fire is kind of where -that disconnect started, -then is continuing to make -fire like we're about to do, -kind of perpetuating -that disconnection.

-Okay.

Let me ask you this.

-How are you going about -reconnecting to nature?

-Mainly just by going out -and being in it, -I guess, paying closer -attention to it.

-Yeah.

Interacting with it.

-Right.

Respectfully.

-Very good.

-So let's say -you were to witness -lightning striking a tree -and a tree catching fire.

-Okay.

-Then the tree falls -into a nearby pond -and the fire goes out.

-All right.

-What have you learned?

-That lightning -can start fires -and that water -extinguishes fire.

-And where did you learn that -from?

-Oh, nature.

-And did learning that -disconnect you from nature?

-No.

If anything, it would -strengthen our connection -to nature.

-Exactly.

-More fire is vital -to the healthy functioning -of many ecosystems.

-There are even plants -whose seeds require fire -in order to germinate.

-No way.

Way.

-And there are animals -who are drawn -to recently burned areas -in order to feed -on the fresh vegetation -that grows after a fire.

-And humans -learn this through careful -observation -and respectful interaction -with these ecosystems, -just as you are doing now.

-That's so cool!

-This is what allowed them -to exploit such things -to their benefit.

-And of course, doing -so did not disconnect them -from nature, -but rather strengthen -their connection to nature.

-That makes a lot of sense.

-But ancient humans -were always aware -of something -that in the modern world -has been all but forgotten.

-What's that?

-That we are not a part from, -but rather a part of nature?

-So you see, -the disconnect -is not out here.

-It is not an external -disconnection.

-It is up here.

-It is internal.

-Bong!

-Now, who's ready to learn -how to build -some different fires?