upcoming
An Anthropological Approach Towards 'Open Futures.' - Public Lecture by Prof. Stuart Kirsch (University of Michigan)
Wed, October 23, 17.30h-19.00h - Center for Cultural Inquiry / Bischofsvilla
What does anthropology have to contribute towards the concept of ‘open futures’, which refers to our obligations to future generations? Professor Kirsch's presentation considers how we have arrived at this point, i.e., how the climate crisis has altered orientations to the future. Next, it considers the value of anthropological approaches to kinship for analyzing these relationships. This includes the possibility of a concept of sustainability based on intergenerational reciprocity rather than material resources and economics. Finally, it calls for an anthropology of the future that engages with these matters. The presentation draws on examples from both Kirsch's earlier research on environmental disaster and his current work on the postcarbon transition.
(in English)