Date/Time
Date(s) - 24/01/2025
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Join us for our first lecture in a series of public lectures, in LRW 1003, discussing today’s most urgent global issues! As part of our Graduate Seminar GLOBALST 702 – Urgent Global Issues, we will be opening the doors to the public for 4 of our lectures this term, giving you the opportunity to hear from McMaster’s Experts, while we explore these interdisciplinary topics!

We will be joined by Dr. Derek Woods, an Assistant Professor of Communication studies, and member of the Centre for Climate Change at McMaster University.

Abstract

Despite continued reliance on fossil fuels, renewable energy and climate “solutions” are accelerating in a capitalist frame. The result is a wide range of practices and fantasies, from the success of solar and wind industries, to the proliferation of “carbon credits” and “net zero” strategies, to the genetic engineering of crops to store carbon, to nuclear-powered data centers. In dialogue with Imre Szeman’s Futures of the Sun (2024), this lecture is an effort to understand the worlds envisioned by green capitalist interests as they work to profit from the new historical conditions of climate change. How is the relationship between the cultural imaginary of environmentalism and our concept of economic value changing today?

Join us in LRW 1003, no registration required, all are welcome! If you have any questions, you can contact our admin at globalhc@mcmaster.ca. Refreshments will be provided!

Would you like to learn more about these lectures, and the content presented? In today’s interconnected world, the ability to understand global trends and navigate the complexities of international markets is more essential than ever. Our Master’s in Globalization empowers you with the tools, knowledge, and skills needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving global landscape. If your interested in a Master’s of globalization, join us for our Information Webinar on January 21, 2025, by registering here, visit our program page, and apply today!