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Sunil Amrith

Professor of history at Yale University and author of books including "The Burning Earth", exploring the links between violence against the earth and human injustice.

Top 3 podcasts with Sunil Amrith

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Dec 12, 2024 • 55min

Language and Violence | Sunil Amrith

Join Sunil Amrith, a Yale history professor and author of "The Burning Earth," as he reveals the deep ties between violence against both humans and nature. He discusses how language has been weaponized to obscure truths and perpetuate injustices. Explore the colonial suppression of indigenous languages and its impact on cultural identity and environmental movements. Amrith also connects historical violence, technology, and ecological crises, emphasizing the vital need for grassroots activism and justice in a rapidly changing world.
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Oct 29, 2024 • 1h 8min

Yale Historian Sunil Amrith - How Humanity Reshaped the Planet

Sunil Amrith, a Yale historian and MacArthur Genius Grant recipient, dives into how humanity has dramatically altered the Earth over the last 500 years. He discusses the complexities of the Green Revolution in India, balancing food production against environmental degradation. Amrith emphasizes the importance of cultural beliefs in shaping our relationship with nature and critiques the reliance on technology in environmentalism. He calls for empathy and local narratives to inspire collective action, asserting it's the artists, not just technocrats, who will lead us forward.
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Oct 28, 2024 • 1h 2min

Downstream: How War, Trade and Farming Changed the Planet Forever w/ Sunil Amrith

Sunil Amrith, a historian and author known for his work on environmental history, delves into fascinating insights about humanity's relationship with the planet. He reveals how a grass surge fueled the Mongol Empire and explores the ecological legacies of the World Wars. Amrith contemplates the moral implications of resource consumption in the global north and examines the interplay between political rhetoric and environmental degradation. The conversation highlights the crucial need for sustainable practices and collective action to tackle climate change.