Unravelling The Capitalist State

In this PhD Seminar, SEI Doctoral Fellow Anna Sturman draws upon her thesis to explore the capitalist state as a key terrain of inquiry for environmental and social justice movements. This analysis draws upon both the contemporary revival of state theory scholarship and on-the-ground responses from movements navigating rolling crises. For more information about this event click here. Timestamps 00:40 Introduction and Acknowledgement of Country - Blancher Verlie 03:20 Unravelling the Capitalist State Discussion (Q&A) 37:30 Communicating the State's Role in Climate Change 40:53 State Interventions During COVID and Lessons for Climate Change 43:00 Alternative Models for the Future 46:15 Material Barriers to Regenerative Agriculture 50:30 Prospects for Forming Solidarity Against Capital 54:15 How to Deal with Apathy 57:30 Can We Modify Capitalism Through Consumer Action? Speakers Anna Sturman, Sydney Environment Institute Blanche Verlie, Sydney Environment Institute Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.