Global Perspectives: The challenge of the Anthropocene

What does it mean to be human in an age when our influence has become a geological force?

In this edition of Global Perspectives, historian Professor Dipesh Chakrabarty FBA, author of One Planet, Many Worlds: The Climate Parallax and The Climate of History in a Planetary Age, joins Professor Harriet Bulkeley FBA to examine the profound challenges of the Anthropocene, the current era defined by human impact on Earth. They will explore why understanding ourselves as part of, rather than separate from, the natural world has never been more urgent.

Drawing on Chakrabarty’s latest research, this discussion will explore deep global history, politics, geology, and philosophy. Together, they will consider how we might respond to the complex realities of a rapidly changing Earth.

This event is made possible due to generous support from the S T Lee Fund.

In-person & Online Event

This event will take place both in-person at the British Academy's home at 10-11 Carlton House Terrace, St James, London, SW1Y 5AH and will be live-streamed via Vimeo.

Please note that this event will be offered on a first come, first served basis. Registering for a ticket does not guarantee you entrance to the SHAPE Room. If the SHAPE Room reaches capacity, you will be directed to the Wohl Gallery next door to watch a live stream of the event. Please arrive early to avoid disappointment.

This event will have live subtitles delivered by 121 Captions.

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Image credit: Professor Dipesh Chakrabarty

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