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Unsettled CrossingsThis podcast critically examines the work of Rob Nixon, a leading voice in environmental humanities, as he interrogates the dominant narratives of the Anthropocene. We explore his concepts of slow violenceâa form of environmental harm that unfolds over time and disproportionately affects the poorâand the Great Divergence, the increasing chasm between the superrich and the ultrapoor in an era of ecological crisis. By synthesizing Nixonâs critiques of the Anthropocene, neoliberalism, and environmental injustice, this episode challenges the grand narrative of humanity as a singular geological force, revealing how planetary change is shaped by deeply entrenched inequalities.
Unsettled CrossingsThis podcast critically examines the work of Rob Nixon, a leading voice in environmental humanities, as he interrogates the dominant narratives of the Anthropocene. We explore his concepts of slow violenceâa form of environmental harm that unfolds over time and disproportionately affects the poorâand the Great Divergence, the increasing chasm between the superrich and the ultrapoor in an era of ecological crisis. By synthesizing Nixonâs critiques of the Anthropocene, neoliberalism, and environmental injustice, this episode challenges the grand narrative of humanity as a singular geological force, revealing how planetary change is shaped by deeply entrenched inequalities.
About the podcast
Unsettled Crossings is a podcast that explores the intellectual terrain of forced migration through the lens of critical theory. Each episode delves into the works of key theoristsâLiisa Malkki, Hannah Arendt, Stuart Hall, Seyla Benhabib, and moreâunpacking their relevance to contemporary displacement. How do colonial legacies, global capitalism, rising nationalism, and climate change intersect to shape forced migration? How do these systemic forces condition refugees' psychological resilience and integration? Through deep theoretical engagement, Unsettled Crossings examines the uncanny convergence of past traumas and present realities, illuminating the emotional and spatial dimensions of refugee experiences in a shifting world.