Stephen J. Pyne
Fire historian and emeritus professor at Arizona State University's Center for Biology and Society, author of numerous books on fire who provides expertise on the history and management of wildfires.
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May 11, 2023 • 36min
Tracing the Pyrocene: an ecological three-body problem
Prof. Stephen J. Pyne, a fire historian, discusses his book 'The Pyrocene' and the significance of fire in human history. He explores the cultural connections and myths surrounding fire, the ecological consequences of human interaction with fire, the divorce of fire in modern society, and the exploration of fire and aesthetics in a remade world.
Jan 29, 2026 • 23min
How Fire Turned From Friend to Foe
Stephen J. Pyne, fire historian and emeritus ASU professor, traces how humans went from mastering fire to being threatened by it. He discusses ancient origins of fire, indigenous controlled burns, a century of suppression after the 1910 mega fire, climate-driven fuel cycles, and the push to restore routine, small burns and policy change to live with fire again.
