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Michael Tondre

Cultural historian and English professor at Stony Brook University, focusing on 19th-century literature and intellectual history. Author of the book "Oil."

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Jan 23, 2025 • 45min

Michael Tondre, "Oil" (Bloomsbury, 2024)

In a captivating discussion, Dr. Michael Tondre, a cultural historian and English professor at Stony Brook University, elucidates the multifaceted role of oil in shaping modern society. He explores how oil transcends its physical form, influencing economies, culture, and individual identities. Debunking myths about its origins, he highlights oil's deeper connections to labor movements and environmental narratives. Tondre also discusses the implications of oil dependency on marginalized communities and envisions a sustainable future beyond fossil fuels.
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Jan 23, 2025 • 45min

Michael Tondre, "Oil" (Bloomsbury, 2024)

Michael Tondre, a cultural historian and English professor at Stony Brook University, dives deep into the complex legacy of oil in modern life. He reveals how oil shapes selfhood and societal norms, critiquing simplistic narratives of its discovery through the lens of race and exploitation. Tondre discusses the cultural impacts of oil on literature and art, highlighting works by Proust and Antonioni. He also explores the innovative Museum of Carbon Ruins, emphasizing collective action for a post-oil future amid climate change challenges.
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Jan 23, 2025 • 45min

Michael Tondre, "Oil" (Bloomsbury, 2024)

Michael Tondre, a cultural historian and English professor at Stony Brook University, explores the multifaceted role of oil in our society. He discusses how oil is not just a commodity but shapes self-identity and social relations. Tondre addresses oil's historical significance and the socio-economic dilemmas of the 'oil curse,' alongside its representation in literature and film. He also reflects on the Museum of Carbon Ruins, envisioning life beyond oil, urging a conversation about environmental justice and sustainability for the future.

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