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Conversations about how the Humanities can help us make sense of our rapidly changing world. Featuring Brock University researchers in history, English, modern languages, literature, ancient history, archaeology, game studies, technology, fine and performing arts, philosophy, Canadian studies, and more.
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Wednesday May 18, 2022
Wednesday May 18, 2022
This episode we talk with English MA student Alex Wedler. Our conversation ranges from Chernobyl to Paradise Lost as we explore ideas of environment, place, and exile in literature. Alex unpacks the idea of hyper objects and how events can stick to people, as well as sharing his insights into the grad student experience.
Works Mentioned
The Tiger by John Valliant
Paying the Land by Joe Sacco
Chernobyl Prayer by Svetlana Alexievich
Hyper Objects by Timothy Morton
Silent Spring by Rachel Carson
Paradise Lost by John Milton
Destiny II by Bungie
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Department of English Language and Literature
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Foreword is hosted and produced by Alison Innes for the Faculty of Humanities at Brock University.
Series three sound assistance is by Mitch Kogan. Theme music is by Khalid Imam.
This podcast is financially supported by the Faculty of Humanities at Brock University.
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