Carlo Ginzburg: "El individuo desaparece pero las generaciones se suceden, lo nuevo es la fragilidad del planeta"

Italian historian Carlo Ginzburg passed away today, raising questions about the relevance of national histories in a globalized world. In a 2010 dialogue, Ginzburg pondered how fiction relates to reality and the impact of media on historical research. His reflections on the fragility of the planet and the persistence of generational succession highlight the enduring nature of human experience despite individual disappearances. Ginzburg’s work underscores the evolving challenges historians face in an age where traditional narratives are increasingly questioned.