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Series of thought-provoking talks on topics that affect culture and society.

Series of thought-provoking talks in which the speakers air their thinking on the trends, ideas, interests and passions that affect culture and society

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Four Thought: Series 4: Episode 62: The Trouble with Paradise

The Trouble with Paradise

Episode 62

Episode 62: The Trouble with Paradise

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Carrie Gibson argues that we need to rethink our notion of paradise.

Carrie Gibson argues that we need to rethink what we mean by paradise.

Carrie Gibson argues that we need to re-think what we mean by paradise.

Carrie has recently completed a major history of the Caribbean, and in this talk she explores the complicated interwoven history of the Caribbean and of how it has been understood in the wealthy west. And she argues that we may need to re-evaluate our understanding of the meaning of paradise. 

Producer: Giles Edwards.

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