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Beings Seen and Unseen – A Conversation with Amitav Ghosh

Emergence Magazine Podcast

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Colonial Legacies and Environmental Crisis

This chapter explores the historical connections between European colonization and contemporary views on nature, highlighting how ideologies of mastery emerged from the brutal realities of colonization. It discusses the intertwining of capitalism, colonialism, and environmental degradation, arguing that the current planetary crisis is rooted in these historical dynamics. The conversation also critiques simplistic narratives about climate displacement, emphasizing the complex socio-economic and political factors at play.

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