
Amitav Ghosh
Noted author whose novels and essays explore themes of climate change, migration, and the colonial past. His new book is Wild Fictions.
Top 5 podcasts with Amitav Ghosh
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Feb 13, 2024 • 38min
Amitav Ghosh - How the Opium Trade Shaped Capitalism
Novelist and historian Amitav Ghosh explores the influence of the opium trade on colonial history, its connection to the world's biggest corporations, and its relevance to America's contemporary opioid crisis.

Jun 1, 2024 • 1h 34min
Amitav Ghosh : Smoke and Ashes
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.

Sep 24, 2024 • 44min
Beings Seen and Unseen – A Conversation with Amitav Ghosh
Amitav Ghosh, an acclaimed scholar and author, delves into the intersections of history, culture, and environmental issues. He discusses his latest work, highlighting the insidious belief that the Earth is inert, which has fueled violent colonial projects and capitalism. Ghosh emphasizes the importance of storytelling in recognizing the Earth as sacred and alive. He critiques modern myths of independence from nature, connects colonial legacies to today’s environmental crises, and advocates for inclusive narratives that foster a deeper relationship with our world.

Nov 23, 2023 • 30min
Amitav Ghosh on colonialism & the climate crisis
Renowned Indian author Amitav Ghosh explores the link between colonialism and the climate crisis, discussing the historical exploitation of the nutmeg tree and the Bandanese genocide. He unpacks the climate crisis from a colonial perspective, emphasizing the need to address it in a historical and geopolitical context.

Jan 4, 2022 • 20min
S1E81: Profound destabilisation: Author Amitav Ghosh on climate change, the future - Asian Insider Ep 82
Amitav Ghosh discusses the planetary crisis and climate change, focusing on destabilization in countries like Britain, India, Myanmar, and Egypt. He talks about a revolution from the right, the risks of global conflicts, and offers advice to younger generations in a bleaker world.