Is history always written by the victors? Who gets included in the creation of Colombia’s collective memory? And why does it matter so much?
An hour with Colombian political scientist Maria Emma Wills Obregón: we discuss collective memory, polarisation, and conflict resolution - and how a country can weave itself back together after decades of war.
Maria Emma’s book, Memorias para la paz o memorias para la guerra, is a profound reflection on the importance of plural narratives around the events that constitute our history.
She has had a long and distinguished career combining academic research and public office, serving as advisor to the National Centre for Historical Memory, as well as being a member of the Historical Commission on the Conflict and its Victims.
Spotify and Apple only allow podcasts to keep 100 episodes online, so this interview from last year is soon to disappear from the Internet and the Colombia Calling archive. I wanted to share it with subscribers and keep this interview available - it’s as relevant as ever and Maria Emma’s insight is not to be missed!
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