Stephen Pyne: The Human-Fire Relationship
Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People
Guy Kawasaki
4.6 • 667 Ratings
🗓️ 29 November 2023
⏱️ 69 minutes
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Summary
In this episode of Remarkable People, join host Guy Kawasaki for an enlightening conversation with Stephen Pyne, a distinguished wildfire expert. Stephen's remarkable journey, from his years as a wildland firefighter to his role as an emeritus professor, provides a unique perspective on the human-fire relationship. Together, they delve into the critical issues surrounding wildfires and their environmental impact, emphasizing the need for sustainable fire management. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of the complex and vital relationship between humans and fire, and discover how Stephen Pyne's insights are shaping a safer and more sustainable future for our planet.
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| 0:56.2 | Helping me in this episode is Stephen Pine. |
| 1:00.0 | He is one of the foremost authorities on the history and management of fire. |
| 1:05.2 | His career has focused on revealing humanity's intricate relationship with landscape fire. After 15 seasons as a firefighter at |
| 1:14.3 | the Grand Canyon's North Rim, Stephen pursued graduate studies and then undertook an ambitious |
| 1:20.3 | project, a sweeping history of fire in America. This year, the field defining 1982 work aptly called Fire in America. |
| 1:30.5 | This catalyzed Stephen's lifelong mission to chronicle fires' history across cultures worldwide. |
| 1:37.4 | He advocates for fires' ecological necessity and the need to coexist with its risk. |
| 1:43.7 | Now retired from a distinguished academic career, |
| 1:47.1 | Stephen continues writing and reflecting on humanity's bond with fire |
| 1:51.4 | from his urban farm in Arizona. |
| 1:54.6 | I'm Guy Kawasaki. |
| 1:56.4 | This is remarkable people. |
| 1:58.1 | And now, here is the remarkable Stephen Pine. |
| 2:07.4 | We almost may have overlapped at Stanford. |
| 2:10.6 | I was there 72 to 76. |
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