How To Fail With Elizabeth Day Sathnam Sanghera on why books can save us and how to understand Empire
Feb 7, 2024
Sathnam Sanghera, author of bestselling books Empireland and Empireworld, discusses the importance of education in challenging dominant narratives about Empire, shares personal experiences of support and racist abuse, and explores the impact of British imperialism on society and personal identity. They also highlight the significance of expressing gratitude and engaging with individuals, even in the face of adversity, and recommend a podcast called 'Where There's a Will, There's a Wake'.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Confronting Complex Narratives: Empire, Education, and Nuance
03:39 • 18min
Product ad for Isro control and mention of another podcast show
21:52 • 2min
Childhood Alienation and Exploitation in a Punjabi Village
23:39 • 3min
Privacy, Selective Sharing, and Expressing Gratitude
26:18 • 9min
Surprising Endorsements, Engaging with Minds, and a Podcast Recommendation
35:48 • 2min
The Impact of Empire
37:29 • 8min
Seeking Sane and Intelligent Conversations on Empire
45:55 • 3min