GSI Seminar - Roman Krznaric
Join the GSI for a guest lecture with Roman Krznaric, author and social philosopher.
Join the GSI for a guest lecture with Roman Krznaric, author and social philosopher, who will discuss their new book 'History for Tomorrow'.
A Global Systems Institute lecture | |
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Date | 12 February 2025 |
Time | 14:00 to 15:00 |
Place | Newman Purple LT |
Provider | Global Systems Institute |
Organizer | Global Systems Institute |
Event details
Join the GSI for our next seminar with author and social philosopher Roman Krznaric who will discuss his recently published book ‘History for Tomorrow’ on the problems facing humanity in the 21st century and how we can learn from history to tackle them. This includes the issues of climate change, inequality, hyperconsumerism and democracy, which Roman believes history can provide inspiration to counter, further exploring our relationship with the past.
As humanity faces a future of uncertainty, we would be wise to look backwards as we seek to chart a way forwards. What can the history of slave revolts teach us about the power of rebellion to tackle the climate crisis? How might understanding the origins of capitalism spark ideas for bringing AI under control? What could we learn from eighteenth century Japan for creating regenerative economies today, or from Europe’s forgotten Islamic kingdom for nurturing cultures of tolerance?
In this talk based on his new book History for Tomorrow: Inspiration from the Past for the Future of Humanity, leading social philosopher Roman Krznaric offers fascinating insights from the last 1000 years of world history that could help us confront the most urgent challenges of the twenty-first century. Krznaric reveals how, time and again, societies have risen up, often against the odds, to overcome crises and fight injustices. Also drawing on his international bestseller The Good Ancestor: How to Think Long-Term in a Short-Term World, Krznaric argues that history offers a vision of radical hope that could turn out to be our most vital tool for surviving and thriving in the turbulent decades ahead.
If you would like to attend in person, please email infoGSI@exeter.ac.uk to confirm your place.
Location:
Newman Purple LT