

Amitav Ghosh : Smoke and Ashes
Jun 1, 2024
Join acclaimed writer Amitav Ghosh as he discusses the opium trade, colonial legacies, and the rise of realism in fiction. Explore themes of plant intelligence, climate change, and the intertwining history of opium trade and resource exploitation. Discover the parallels between historical events and modern challenges, and the role of writers in addressing urgent environmental issues.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Exploring Plant Intelligence and the Opium Trade
02:32 • 8min
Exploring Climate Change, Narratives, and Opium Trade
10:58 • 16min
Exploration of Plant Intelligence and Historical Narratives
27:06 • 30min
The Intertwined History of Opium Trade and Exploitation of Resources
57:34 • 17min
Exploring Global Identity, Power Dynamics, and Environmental Urgencies
01:14:30 • 15min
Exploring Fiction Writing with Author of 'Smoke and Ashes'
01:29:39 • 5min