The Goddess and the Computer

January. 01,1988

Rating：

5.5

Genre：

Documentary

Keywords：

Agriculture Farming Computer Technology

Trailer Synopsis Cast

For centuries, rice farmers on the island of Bali have taken great care not to offend Dewi Danu, the water goddess who dwells in the crater lake near the peak of Batur volcano. Through an analysis of ritual, resource management practices (planting schedules, irrigation vs. conservation, etc) and social organization, anthropologist Steve Lansing and ecologist James Kremer discover the intricacy and sustainability of this ancient water management agricultural system.

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