Climate Colonialism and a Global Just Transition

Climate Colonialism and a Global Just Transition Explore the connections between colonialism and fossil fuels with historian Aviva Chomsky. This talk examines how European colonization fueled the Industrial Revolution and how extractive patterns have persisted ever since, disproportionately impacting Indigenous and Afro-descended communities across the Global South, while highlighting specific frameworks as new visions for […]

Reading Ancient Poetry and Philosophizing about Life

Reading Ancient Poetry and Philosophizing about Life This gathering continues our ongoing reading series at Epilogue, but newcomers are very welcome—no prior attendance or background needed. Together, we will explore selections from Books 3 and 4 of the ancient poem entitled On the Nature of Things, focusing on ideas about the soul, human morality, and desire. […]