https://www.thisanthrolife.orghttps://www.thisanthrolife.org to learn more. Spearheaded by acclaimed Anthropologist Dr. Adam Gamwell, This Anthro Life equips leaders, individuals, and organizations to shape a more compassionate future. We aim to broaden perspectives and fortify decision-making skills by fostering a profound understanding of culture coupled with the transformative power of storytelling. With curated conversations and thought-provoking discussions featuring humanity's top makers and minds, prepare to have your perspective transformed. This Anthro Life delves into various facets of human society—from examining the complexities of cultural identity to understanding the influence of technology on our everyday lives.

🌍 Change Your Perspective
Explore the complexities of life in a simple and engaging way. From AI and robotics revolutionizing the nature of work to emojis changing how we communicate, we delve into the forces shaping our world. No topic is off-limits—fossil fuels and their impact on our planet, the race to find alternative energy solutions, and so much more.

🎙️ Captivating Conversations
Go beyond surface-level discussions with deep dives into fascinating topics. Dr. Adam Gamwell's interviews are thought-provoking, enlightening, and always entertaining. Carefully crafted questions ensure engaging conversations that are free from jargon, making them accessible to listeners of all backgrounds.

✨ Key Takeaways
Gain valuable insights from each episode that you can apply to your own life. Discussing wisdom gained from the edges of society, we extract impactful quotes and actionable ideas from our guests. Expand your horizons and develop a fresh perspective on the challenges we face as individuals and as a global community.

🔊 Join the Community on Substack
Subscribe to "This Anthro Life" now for a weekly dose of eye-opening conversations. Share the podcast with friends and family who crave intellectual stimulation and diverse discussions. Be a part of the movement to change how we approach design, culture, business, and technology.

Beyond offering an engaging outlook on human experiences, This Anthro Life lends its anthropological expertise to businesses, organizations, and individuals. We help them navigate challenges with effective communication techniques and innovative problem-solving strategies rooted in a nuanced understanding of human behavior and social structures. Get in touch.

Join us on this captivating voyage of storytelling at the crossroads of culture, design, technology and business. We're excited to collaborate with you in shaping a more compassionate world through an enriched narrative of the human experience. Experience breakthrough perspectives on human experiences and come away equipped to make enriched decisions that contribute positively to your sphere. Join us as we shape a more connected, hopeful narrative - one human story at a time.]]>enSocial SciencesAnthrocurious, LLChttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8308f26b395eac2845da2fa18a96fbc6.jpghttps://www.thisanthrolife.orgSun, 14 Jun 2026 13:43:08 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCAnthrocurious, LLChello@anthrocurious.comA show about the little things we do as people that shape the course of humanity.https://www.thisanthrolife.org to learn more. Spearheaded by acclaimed Anthropologist Dr. Adam Gamwell, This Anthro Life equips leaders, individuals, and organizations to shape a more compassionate future. We aim to broaden perspectives and fortify decision-making skills by fostering a profound understanding of culture coupled with the transformative power of storytelling. With curated conversations and thought-provoking discussions featuring humanity's top makers and minds, prepare to have your perspective transformed. This Anthro Life delves into various facets of human society—from examining the complexities of cultural identity to understanding the influence of technology on our everyday lives.

🌍 Change Your Perspective
Explore the complexities of life in a simple and engaging way. From AI and robotics revolutionizing the nature of work to emojis changing how we communicate, we delve into the forces shaping our world. No topic is off-limits—fossil fuels and their impact on our planet, the race to find alternative energy solutions, and so much more.

🎙️ Captivating Conversations
Go beyond surface-level discussions with deep dives into fascinating topics. Dr. Adam Gamwell's interviews are thought-provoking, enlightening, and always entertaining. Carefully crafted questions ensure engaging conversations that are free from jargon, making them accessible to listeners of all backgrounds.

✨ Key Takeaways
Gain valuable insights from each episode that you can apply to your own life. Discussing wisdom gained from the edges of society, we extract impactful quotes and actionable ideas from our guests. Expand your horizons and develop a fresh perspective on the challenges we face as individuals and as a global community.

🔊 Join the Community on Substack
Subscribe to "This Anthro Life" now for a weekly dose of eye-opening conversations. Share the podcast with friends and family who crave intellectual stimulation and diverse discussions. Be a part of the movement to change how we approach design, culture, business, and technology.

Beyond offering an engaging outlook on human experiences, This Anthro Life lends its anthropological expertise to businesses, organizations, and individuals. We help them navigate challenges with effective communication techniques and innovative problem-solving strategies rooted in a nuanced understanding of human behavior and social structures. Get in touch.

Join us on this captivating voyage of storytelling at the crossroads of culture, design, technology and business. We're excited to collaborate with you in shaping a more compassionate world through an enriched narrative of the human experience. Experience breakthrough perspectives on human experiences and come away equipped to make enriched decisions that contribute positively to your sphere. Join us as we shape a more connected, hopeful narrative - one human story at a time.]]>trueepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-it-like-to-study-at-uc-berkeley-s-i-house--72522479
They dive into what makes I-House a unique melting pot, from lifelong friendships and unexpected challenges to the ways living in a global community reshapes perspectives on identity, belonging, and the future. How does immersion in such a diverse environment change the way we see the world? What can we learn from the personal stories of those who’ve called I-House home? And how does this kind of international exchange influence careers, innovation, and even global diplomacy? This conversation is a must-listen for anyone interested in cross-cultural connections, higher education, and the impact of global communities.

Whether you’re a student, traveler, or just fascinated by how diverse perspectives shape our world, this episode will make you rethink the meaning of home and belonging.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72522479Sun, 14 Jun 2026 13:29:47 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCWhat if studying at UC Berkeley’s International House is more than just an experience—it’s a transformation? In this episode of This Anthro Life, host Adam Gamwell is joined by international students and experts to explore the deep cultural, social,...
They dive into what makes I-House a unique melting pot, from lifelong friendships and unexpected challenges to the ways living in a global community reshapes perspectives on identity, belonging, and the future. How does immersion in such a diverse environment change the way we see the world? What can we learn from the personal stories of those who’ve called I-House home? And how does this kind of international exchange influence careers, innovation, and even global diplomacy? This conversation is a must-listen for anyone interested in cross-cultural connections, higher education, and the impact of global communities.

Whether you’re a student, traveler, or just fascinated by how diverse perspectives shape our world, this episode will make you rethink the meaning of home and belonging.]]>4291falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-can-you-do-with-an-anthropology-degree--72052166https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72052166Mon, 18 May 2026 07:32:47 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCAre you curious about the incredible versatility of an anthropology degree? In this episode of This Anthro Life, host Adam Gamwell breaks down the many paths available to anthropologists beyond studying ancient cultures. From tech and healthcare to...383falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-truth-about-ai-the-future-of-humanity--71962368https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71962368Mon, 11 May 2026 20:58:50 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCWhat if the future isn’t something we predict, but something we design? In this episode of This Anthro Life, host Adam Gamwell is joined by Carissa Carter and Scott Doorley to dive into the hidden forces shaping our world—from speculative fiction to...3581falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-psychedelics-are-changing-mental-health-spirituality--71882393https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71882393Tue, 05 May 2026 23:40:53 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCWhat if true healing and self-discovery required breaking the boundaries between science and spirituality? In this episode of This Anthro Life, host Adam Gamwell sits down with Austin Mao, a serial entrepreneur turned spiritual leader, to explore the...3756falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-evolution-of-work-more-than-just-a-paycheck--71829175https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71829175Sat, 02 May 2026 14:08:02 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCWhat if work isn’t just about what we do, but how we think about it? In this episode of This Anthro Life, host Adam Gamwell is joined by Claudia Strauss to unravel the myths and realities behind today’s shifting work culture. They explore the viral...4167falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-truth-about-modern-motherhood--63944283
Nancy dives into the history and science behind these pervasive myths, offering insights into how societal expectations often create unrealistic pressures on mothers and fathers alike. Together, they discuss the importance of redefining parenting roles, embracing support systems, and unlearning outdated ideas to create healthier relationships with our children—and ourselves. Whether you're a parent, future parent, or simply curious about the cultural forces shaping family life, this episode offers valuable perspective and hope.

Links:
https://www.thisanthrolife.org/
https://thisanthrolife.substack.com/
https://www.instagram.com/thisanthrolife/
https://www.facebook.com/thisanthrolife
https://www.linkedin.com/company/this-anthro-life/ 

About Nancy Reddy:
https://www.instagram.com/nancy.o.reddy/
https://nancyreddy.substack.com/
https://read.macmillan.com/lp/the-good-mother-myth-9781250336644/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabLBMgSEZBaxgx0ax-1d9mYu-VenwY5qprtUDMkOy5BnEZagOHVpDNwogQ_aem_jrxfpR3OiSq12FGNrfoiPw]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63944283Tue, 28 Jan 2025 01:56:00 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCAre you a parent navigating the overwhelming world of modern motherhood and parenting myths? In this episode of This Anthro Life, host Adam Gamwell speaks with Nancy Reddy, author of The Good Mother Myth, to explore the cultural narratives shaping our...
Nancy dives into the history and science behind these pervasive myths, offering insights into how societal expectations often create unrealistic pressures on mothers and fathers alike. Together, they discuss the importance of redefining parenting roles, embracing support systems, and unlearning outdated ideas to create healthier relationships with our children—and ourselves. Whether you're a parent, future parent, or simply curious about the cultural forces shaping family life, this episode offers valuable perspective and hope.

Links:
https://www.thisanthrolife.org/
https://thisanthrolife.substack.com/
https://www.instagram.com/thisanthrolife/
https://www.facebook.com/thisanthrolife
https://www.linkedin.com/company/this-anthro-life/ 

About Nancy Reddy:
https://www.instagram.com/nancy.o.reddy/
https://nancyreddy.substack.com/
https://read.macmillan.com/lp/the-good-mother-myth-9781250336644/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabLBMgSEZBaxgx0ax-1d9mYu-VenwY5qprtUDMkOy5BnEZagOHVpDNwogQ_aem_jrxfpR3OiSq12FGNrfoiPw]]>3231false26fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stop-chasing-success-find-fulfillment-instead--63099327
Dr. Nethra shares actionable insights on how small daily actions can spark big changes, the importance of value-aligned work, and how leaders can foster environments where employees truly thrive. If you’re looking to transform your relationship with work, this episode is for you.

Links:
https://www.thisanthrolife.org/
https://thisanthrolife.substack.com/
https://www.instagram.com/thisanthrolife/
https://www.facebook.com/thisanthrolife
https://www.linkedin.com/company/this-anthro-life/
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63099327Mon, 02 Dec 2024 19:00:07 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCHave you ever felt successful on the outside but empty on the inside? In this episode of This Anthro Life, host Adam Gamwell speaks with Dr. Nethra Samarawickrema about the struggles of modern work-life, the tension between authenticity and belonging,...
Dr. Nethra shares actionable insights on how small daily actions can spark big changes, the importance of value-aligned work, and how leaders can foster environments where employees truly thrive. If you’re looking to transform your relationship with work, this episode is for you.

Links:
https://www.thisanthrolife.org/
https://thisanthrolife.substack.com/
https://www.instagram.com/thisanthrolife/
https://www.facebook.com/thisanthrolife
https://www.linkedin.com/company/this-anthro-life/
]]>3536false25fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/urban-visionary-we-need-to-redesign-our-cities--62983324
Discover why our housing and public spaces matter more than ever in rebuilding our social fabric. From suburbs to cities, and rural America to bustling urban centers, this is a conversation about the role design plays in creating a better, more sustainable future.

Follow Vishaan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vishaan-chakrabarti-faia-a004b9113/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62983324Wed, 27 Nov 2024 20:00:06 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCHow do our physical spaces shape the way we live, connect, and thrive? In this episode of This Anthro Life, we delve into how design and the built environment impact today’s biggest challenges—climate change and social division. Featuring Vishaan...
Discover why our housing and public spaces matter more than ever in rebuilding our social fabric. From suburbs to cities, and rural America to bustling urban centers, this is a conversation about the role design plays in creating a better, more sustainable future.

Follow Vishaan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vishaan-chakrabarti-faia-a004b9113/]]>3341anthropology,architecture,cities,innovation,ruraldivide,urban,urbanityfalse24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/4th-generation-farmer-45-000-farms-vanish-every-year-but-we-can-change-that--62983305
Discover why family farms are the backbone of our communities and how we can fight to preserve them. With heartfelt stories and historical insights, this episode highlights the urgent need to bridge rural and urban divides for a stronger, united future.

Learn more about Brian:
https://www.brian-reisinger.com/about
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62983305Mon, 25 Nov 2024 20:00:08 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCHow are America’s family farms disappearing at such a rapid rate, and what does this mean for the future of our food, families, and rural identity? In this episode of This Anthro Life, Adam Gamwell sits down with Brian Reisinger, author, journalist,...
Discover why family farms are the backbone of our communities and how we can fight to preserve them. With heartfelt stories and historical insights, this episode highlights the urgent need to bridge rural and urban divides for a stronger, united future.

Learn more about Brian:
https://www.brian-reisinger.com/about
]]>4559anthropology,culture,family,farms,foodfalse23fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/transform-your-life-by-asking-better-questions--62795537
Discover how focusing on the right questions can unlock deeper conversations, foster empathy, and inspire personal growth. Don’t miss this insightful conversation on the transformative power of questions.

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62795537Tue, 19 Nov 2024 02:06:01 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCHave you ever thought about the power of questions in shaping your relationships? In this episode of This Anthro Life, we explore how Emmy-winning filmmaker Topaz Adizes uses questions to create connection, trust, and clarity in relationships. From...
Discover how focusing on the right questions can unlock deeper conversations, foster empathy, and inspire personal growth. Don’t miss this insightful conversation on the transformative power of questions.

]]>3670anthropology,awardwinning,culture,emmy,improvement,intimacy,life,lifequestions,personal,relationshipsfalse22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stop-chasing-goals-do-this-instead--62697080

We're back! After some time away, This Anthro Life returns with fresh episodes and engaging conversations. If you enjoy this episode, we’d love your support. 
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62697080Mon, 11 Nov 2024 22:32:41 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCHey everyone! In this episode of This Anthro Life, I’m thrilled to sit down with Dr. Anne-Laure Le Cunff, neuroscientist, founder of Nest Labs, and author of Tiny Experiments: How to Live Freely in a Goal-Obsessed World. We dive into why our approach...

We're back! After some time away, This Anthro Life returns with fresh episodes and engaging conversations. If you enjoy this episode, we’d love your support. 
]]>2985false21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/design-for-the-future-ethics-evolution-and-anthropology-with-michael-leube--62272741The Future Designer, exploring topics like planned obsolescence, behavioral design, and the power of making sustainability both convenient and desirable.

I'm Adam Gamwell, a cultural anthropologist and award-winning media creator, specializing in human-centered storytelling and experience design. With a background spanning startups, nonprofits, and global organizations, I apply anthropological insights to drive sustainable design solutions, ethical innovation, and business success. You can learn more about my work and get in touch for future projects through my website: https://www.anthrocurious.com/.

About Michael Leube:

• Learn more about Michael Leube: https://anthropologylens.com/
• The Future Designer: https://books.google.com.ar/books/about/The_Future_Designer.html?id=KWIHEQAAQBAJ&source=kp_book_description&redir_esc=y

About This Anthro Life: This Anthro Life is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the human side of design, culture, and business. Join us as we connect the dots between anthropology, technology, and the creative industries. Tune in to https://thisanthrolife.org and subscribe to our Substack at https://thisanthrolife.substack.com for more captivating episodes and engaging content.

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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62272741Mon, 07 Oct 2024 17:08:46 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCIn this episode of This Anthro Life, host Adam Gamwell talks with anthropologist and design educator Michael Leube about how design, ethics, and anthropology intersect to shape the future of human behavior and culture. They dive deep into how design...The Future Designer, exploring topics like planned obsolescence, behavioral design, and the power of making sustainability both convenient and desirable.

I'm Adam Gamwell, a cultural anthropologist and award-winning media creator, specializing in human-centered storytelling and experience design. With a background spanning startups, nonprofits, and global organizations, I apply anthropological insights to drive sustainable design solutions, ethical innovation, and business success. You can learn more about my work and get in touch for future projects through my website: https://www.anthrocurious.com/.

About Michael Leube:

• Learn more about Michael Leube: https://anthropologylens.com/
• The Future Designer: https://books.google.com.ar/books/about/The_Future_Designer.html?id=KWIHEQAAQBAJ&source=kp_book_description&redir_esc=y

About This Anthro Life: This Anthro Life is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the human side of design, culture, and business. Join us as we connect the dots between anthropology, technology, and the creative industries. Tune in to https://thisanthrolife.org and subscribe to our Substack at https://thisanthrolife.substack.com for more captivating episodes and engaging content.

Follow This Anthro Life:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/this-anthro-life/
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]]>4279adamgamwell,anthropology,appliedanthropology,behavioraldesign,culturalinnovation,designanthropology,designethics,designthinking,ethicaldesign,futureofdesign,humancentereddesign,michaelleube,plannedobsolescence,sustainability,sustainabledesign,thefuturedesigner,thisanthrolifefalse10230fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/best-of-cultural-capitalist-series--62137719
We’ve selected key concepts that stood out to us and brought them together to showcase how these ideas intersect and build on one another. We hope you enjoy this curated episode, highlighting some of our most thought-provoking content.

Full Episodes Included:

What Makes Apple, Apple? The Michigan Wolverines Cultural Advantage The Value of Anthropology to Tech Investors About This Anthro Life This Anthro Life is a podcast that delves into the human side of technology, culture, and business. We explore captivating stories and connect them to the bigger picture of our lives.

For more thought-provoking episodes and content, visit thisanthrolife.org and subscribe to our Substack at thisanthrolife.substack.com. To know more about the work of This Anthro Life host Adam Gamwell, visit anthrocurious.com.

Follow This Anthro Life: Website: thisanthrolife.org
Substack: thisanthrolife.substack.com 
Twitter: @thisanthrolife
Instagram: @thisanthrolife]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62137719Sat, 28 Sep 2024 02:03:19 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCToday, we’re excited to bring you something a little different. Recently, we've been sharing a lot of episodes and shorts inspired by the work I’ve been doing alongside my colleague, Phil Searles, for Cultural Capitalist. In this special episode,...
We’ve selected key concepts that stood out to us and brought them together to showcase how these ideas intersect and build on one another. We hope you enjoy this curated episode, highlighting some of our most thought-provoking content.

Full Episodes Included:

What Makes Apple, Apple? The Michigan Wolverines Cultural Advantage The Value of Anthropology to Tech Investors About This Anthro Life This Anthro Life is a podcast that delves into the human side of technology, culture, and business. We explore captivating stories and connect them to the bigger picture of our lives.

For more thought-provoking episodes and content, visit thisanthrolife.org and subscribe to our Substack at thisanthrolife.substack.com. To know more about the work of This Anthro Life host Adam Gamwell, visit anthrocurious.com.

Follow This Anthro Life: Website: thisanthrolife.org
Substack: thisanthrolife.substack.com 
Twitter: @thisanthrolife
Instagram: @thisanthrolife]]>514podcasthighlights #culturalcapfalse10229fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-ai-and-technology-are-redefining-work-in-the-post-pandemic-world-with-claudia-strauss--62033549
I'm Adam Gamwell as a cultural anthropologist and award-winning media creator, I specialize in storytelling. My diverse background spans startups, nonprofits, cultural organizations, and Fortune 1000 companies, focusing on applied strategy, experience design, and human insights. My approach blends experiential research, like engaging with Peruvian quinoa farmers for climate change initiatives, with cutting-edge tools like AI and trends foresight. By leveraging big data alongside traditional ethnography, I align human needs with business goals, ensuring projects resonate profoundly.

About Claudia Strauss:
https://www.claudiastrauss.org/
https://www.pitzer.edu/faculty-staff-directory/claudia-strauss https://soundcloud.com/1869thecuppodcast/1869-ep-150-claudia-strauss https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudia-strauss-94723835/
https://btlonline.org/author-asks-do-we-work-to-live-or-live-to-work/ 

About This Anthro Life
This Anthro Life is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the human side of technology, culture, and business. We unravel fascinating narratives and connect them to the wider context of our lives. Tune in to https://thisanthrolife.org and subscribe to our Substack at https://thisanthrolife.substack.com for more captivating episodes and engaging content.

Follow This Anthro Life:
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62033549Thu, 19 Sep 2024 19:00:08 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCIn this episode of This Anthro Life, host Adam Gamwell talks with anthropologist Claudia Strauss about how #AI, #technology, and the #postpandemic world are reshaping the nature of work in America. They explore crucial topics such as the impact of...
I'm Adam Gamwell as a cultural anthropologist and award-winning media creator, I specialize in storytelling. My diverse background spans startups, nonprofits, cultural organizations, and Fortune 1000 companies, focusing on applied strategy, experience design, and human insights. My approach blends experiential research, like engaging with Peruvian quinoa farmers for climate change initiatives, with cutting-edge tools like AI and trends foresight. By leveraging big data alongside traditional ethnography, I align human needs with business goals, ensuring projects resonate profoundly.

About Claudia Strauss:
https://www.claudiastrauss.org/
https://www.pitzer.edu/faculty-staff-directory/claudia-strauss https://soundcloud.com/1869thecuppodcast/1869-ep-150-claudia-strauss https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudia-strauss-94723835/
https://btlonline.org/author-asks-do-we-work-to-live-or-live-to-work/ 

About This Anthro Life
This Anthro Life is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the human side of technology, culture, and business. We unravel fascinating narratives and connect them to the wider context of our lives. Tune in to https://thisanthrolife.org and subscribe to our Substack at https://thisanthrolife.substack.com for more captivating episodes and engaging content.

Follow This Anthro Life:
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https://www.instagram.com/thisanthrolife/
]]>4167false10228fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-value-of-anthropology-to-tech-investors--61458549
I'm Adam Gamwell as a cultural anthropologist and award-winning media creator, I specialize in storytelling. My diverse background spans startups, nonprofits, cultural organizations, and Fortune 1000 companies, focusing on applied strategy, experience design, and human insights. My approach blends experiential research, like engaging with Peruvian quinoa farmers for climate change initiatives, with cutting-edge tools like AI and trends foresight. By leveraging big data alongside traditional ethnography, I align human needs with business goals, ensuring projects resonate profoundly.

About This Anthro Life
This Anthro Life is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the human side of technology, culture, and business. We unravel fascinating narratives and connect them to the wider context of our lives. Tune in to https://thisanthrolife.org and subscribe to our Substack at https://thisanthrolife.substack.com for more captivating episodes and engaging content.

Follow This Anthro Life:
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Culture Capitalist
https://culturecapitalist.substack.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61458549Fri, 13 Sep 2024 15:47:57 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCIn this episode of This Anthro Life, we’ll dive into how anthropology is reshaping tech investment by examining human culture and its influence on innovation. You'll discover how the deep study of culture helps forecast market trends, understand AI...
I'm Adam Gamwell as a cultural anthropologist and award-winning media creator, I specialize in storytelling. My diverse background spans startups, nonprofits, cultural organizations, and Fortune 1000 companies, focusing on applied strategy, experience design, and human insights. My approach blends experiential research, like engaging with Peruvian quinoa farmers for climate change initiatives, with cutting-edge tools like AI and trends foresight. By leveraging big data alongside traditional ethnography, I align human needs with business goals, ensuring projects resonate profoundly.

About This Anthro Life
This Anthro Life is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the human side of technology, culture, and business. We unravel fascinating narratives and connect them to the wider context of our lives. Tune in to https://thisanthrolife.org and subscribe to our Substack at https://thisanthrolife.substack.com for more captivating episodes and engaging content.

Follow This Anthro Life:
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https://www.instagram.com/thisanthrolife/

Culture Capitalist
https://culturecapitalist.substack.com/]]>335anthropology,essay,humanculture,investment,techfalse10227fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/building-inclusive-universities-lessons-from-shaun-carver--61276003
I'm Adam Gamwell as a cultural anthropologist and award-winning media creator, I specialize in storytelling. My diverse background spans startups, nonprofits, cultural organizations, and Fortune 1000 companies, focusing on applied strategy, experience design, and human insights. My approach blends experiential research, like engaging with Peruvian quinoa farmers for climate change initiatives, with cutting-edge tools like AI and trends foresight. By leveraging big data alongside traditional ethnography, I align human needs with business goals, ensuring projects resonate profoundly.

Keywords: Community, Higher Education, Inclusivity, Diversity, I-House, International Students, Civility, Free Speech, Political Polarization, Conflict Resolution, Cultural Exchange, Nonprofit Organization, Student Housing, Intercultural Understanding, Global Education, Historical Context, Academic Environment, Global Community, Student Protests, Mental Health, Critical Thinking, Social Responsibility, Adaptive Learning, Anthropology

About Shaun Carver
https://ihouse.berkeley.edu/
https://twitter.com/ihouseberkeley
https://www.instagram.com/ihouseberkeley/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/international-house-at-uc-berkeley/

About This Anthro Life
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I'm Adam Gamwell as a cultural anthropologist and award-winning media creator, I specialize in storytelling. My diverse background spans startups, nonprofits, cultural organizations, and Fortune 1000 companies, focusing on applied strategy, experience design, and human insights. My approach blends experiential research, like engaging with Peruvian quinoa farmers for climate change initiatives, with cutting-edge tools like AI and trends foresight. By leveraging big data alongside traditional ethnography, I align human needs with business goals, ensuring projects resonate profoundly.

Keywords: Community, Higher Education, Inclusivity, Diversity, I-House, International Students, Civility, Free Speech, Political Polarization, Conflict Resolution, Cultural Exchange, Nonprofit Organization, Student Housing, Intercultural Understanding, Global Education, Historical Context, Academic Environment, Global Community, Student Protests, Mental Health, Critical Thinking, Social Responsibility, Adaptive Learning, Anthropology

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I'm Adam Gamwell as a cultural anthropologist and award-winning media creator, I specialize in storytelling. My diverse background spans startups, nonprofits, cultural organizations, and Fortune 1000 companies, focusing on applied strategy, experience design, and human insights. My approach blends experiential research, like engaging with Peruvian quinoa farmers for climate change initiatives, with cutting-edge tools like AI and trends foresight. By leveraging big data alongside traditional ethnography, I align human needs with business goals, ensuring projects resonate profoundly.

Keywords: Michigan Wolverines, 2024 National Championship, College Football, Cultural Shift, Leadership Transitions, Player-led Culture, Distributed Leadership, Cultural Strategy, Team Culture, Player Empowerment, Sustainable Success, Anthropological Methods, Cultural Strengths, Adaptive Cultural Leadership

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I'm Adam Gamwell as a cultural anthropologist and award-winning media creator, I specialize in storytelling. My diverse background spans startups, nonprofits, cultural organizations, and Fortune 1000 companies, focusing on applied strategy, experience design, and human insights. My approach blends experiential research, like engaging with Peruvian quinoa farmers for climate change initiatives, with cutting-edge tools like AI and trends foresight. By leveraging big data alongside traditional ethnography, I align human needs with business goals, ensuring projects resonate profoundly.

Keywords: Michigan Wolverines, 2024 National Championship, College Football, Cultural Shift, Leadership Transitions, Player-led Culture, Distributed Leadership, Cultural Strategy, Team Culture, Player Empowerment, Sustainable Success, Anthropological Methods, Cultural Strengths, Adaptive Cultural Leadership

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This Anthro Life is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the human side of technology, culture, and business. We unravel fascinating narratives and connect them to the wider context of our lives.

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I'm Adam Gamwell as a cultural anthropologist and award-winning media creator, I specialize in storytelling. My diverse background spans startups, nonprofits, cultural organizations, and Fortune 1000 companies, focusing on applied strategy, experience design, and human insights. My approach blends experiential research, like engaging with Peruvian quinoa farmers for climate change initiatives, with cutting-edge tools like AI and trends foresight. By leveraging big data alongside traditional ethnography, I align human needs with business goals, ensuring projects resonate profoundly.

Keywords: Cultural Moat, Apple, Android, User Experience, Symbolic Ecosystem, Integrated Technology, Loyal Customers, Brand Loyalty, Psychology of Branding, Tech Innovation, Apple Ecosystem, Rich Communication Services (RCS), Design Choices, Technology and Culture, Apple Messages, Antitrust Investigation, Semiotics, Symbolic Communication.

About This Anthro Life 
This Anthro Life is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the human side of technology, culture, and business. We unravel fascinating narratives and connect them to the wider context of our lives.

Tune in to https://thisanthrolife.org and subscribe to our Substack at https://thisanthrolife.substack.com for more captivating episodes and engaging content.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61081525Mon, 19 Aug 2024 16:01:34 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCIn this episode of This AnthroLife, host Adam Gamwell dives deep into the concept of "cultural moats" and how tech giants like Apple leverage design, technology, and cultural influence to cultivate an intensely loyal customer base. Adam examines the...
I'm Adam Gamwell as a cultural anthropologist and award-winning media creator, I specialize in storytelling. My diverse background spans startups, nonprofits, cultural organizations, and Fortune 1000 companies, focusing on applied strategy, experience design, and human insights. My approach blends experiential research, like engaging with Peruvian quinoa farmers for climate change initiatives, with cutting-edge tools like AI and trends foresight. By leveraging big data alongside traditional ethnography, I align human needs with business goals, ensuring projects resonate profoundly.

Keywords: Cultural Moat, Apple, Android, User Experience, Symbolic Ecosystem, Integrated Technology, Loyal Customers, Brand Loyalty, Psychology of Branding, Tech Innovation, Apple Ecosystem, Rich Communication Services (RCS), Design Choices, Technology and Culture, Apple Messages, Antitrust Investigation, Semiotics, Symbolic Communication.

About This Anthro Life 
This Anthro Life is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the human side of technology, culture, and business. We unravel fascinating narratives and connect them to the wider context of our lives.

Tune in to https://thisanthrolife.org and subscribe to our Substack at https://thisanthrolife.substack.com for more captivating episodes and engaging content.]]>538android,anthropology,apple,culture,design,essay,psychology,tech,ui,uxfalse10224fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-guide-to-designing-a-thriving-future-with-carissa-carter-scott-doorley--60819062
Key Topics:
-Holistic Design & Speculative Fiction: Discover the valuable lessons from speculative stories like "On the Mammoth Step," focusing on the de-extinction of species and future design.
-Emotional & Biomic Design: The importance of integrating emotional design and the interconnectedness of ecosystems with technology. Interdisciplinary Approaches: The necessity of combining different disciplines to tackle contemporary challenges. 
-Diversity in Storytelling: The critical role of diverse perspectives in creating more inclusive and innovative designs.
-Emerging Technologies: The discussion covers the real-world implications of AI and algorithms, and the potential unintended consequences they may bring. Chris and Scott highlight the importance of humility and relational understanding in design work.

I'm Adam Gamwell as a cultural anthropologist and award-winning media creator, I specialize in storytelling. My diverse background spans startups, nonprofits, cultural organizations, and Fortune 1000 companies, focusing on applied strategy, experience design, and human insights. My approach blends experiential research, like engaging with Peruvian quinoa farmers for climate change initiatives, with cutting-edge tools like AI and trends foresight. By leveraging big data alongside traditional ethnography, I align human needs with business goals, ensuring projects resonate profoundly. 

Keywords: Design, Anthropology, Speculative Fiction, Future Design, Holistic Design, Interdisciplinary Approaches, Emotional Design, Biomic Design, Emerging Technologies, AI and Algorithms, Diversity in Storytelling, Innovation, Complex Systems, Cross-Cultural Communication, Human-Centered Design, Future of Design

About Carissa Carter
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Key Topics:
-Holistic Design & Speculative Fiction: Discover the valuable lessons from speculative stories like "On the Mammoth Step," focusing on the de-extinction of species and future design.
-Emotional & Biomic Design: The importance of integrating emotional design and the interconnectedness of ecosystems with technology. Interdisciplinary Approaches: The necessity of combining different disciplines to tackle contemporary challenges. 
-Diversity in Storytelling: The critical role of diverse perspectives in creating more inclusive and innovative designs.
-Emerging Technologies: The discussion covers the real-world implications of AI and algorithms, and the potential unintended consequences they may bring. Chris and Scott highlight the importance of humility and relational understanding in design work.

I'm Adam Gamwell as a cultural anthropologist and award-winning media creator, I specialize in storytelling. My diverse background spans startups, nonprofits, cultural organizations, and Fortune 1000 companies, focusing on applied strategy, experience design, and human insights. My approach blends experiential research, like engaging with Peruvian quinoa farmers for climate change initiatives, with cutting-edge tools like AI and trends foresight. By leveraging big data alongside traditional ethnography, I align human needs with business goals, ensuring projects resonate profoundly. 

Keywords: Design, Anthropology, Speculative Fiction, Future Design, Holistic Design, Interdisciplinary Approaches, Emotional Design, Biomic Design, Emerging Technologies, AI and Algorithms, Diversity in Storytelling, Innovation, Complex Systems, Cross-Cultural Communication, Human-Centered Design, Future of Design

About Carissa Carter
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Tune in for actionable tips on developing hard skills, showcasing soft skills, and pursuing internships or projects to kickstart your consulting career. Gain valuable insights and resources to leverage your anthropology degree in the corporate world.

I'm Adam Gamwell as a cultural anthropologist and award-winning media creator, I specialize in storytelling. My diverse background spans startups, nonprofits, cultural organizations, and Fortune 1000 companies, focusing on applied strategy, experience design, and human insights. My approach blends experiential research, like engaging with Peruvian quinoa farmers for climate change initiatives, with cutting-edge tools like AI and trends foresight. By leveraging big data alongside traditional ethnography, I align human needs with business goals, ensuring projects resonate profoundly.

Keywords: Anthropology careers, Corporate consulting, Anthropological skills, Ethnographic research, Qualitative data analysis, Cross-cultural communication, User research and design, Change management, Diversity, Launching a consulting career, Anthropology degree, Consulting roles for anthropologists, Hard skills for consultants, Soft skills for consultants, Anthropology graduates, Career tips for anthropologists, Anthropology consulting

About This Anthro Life This Anthro Life is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the human side of technology, culture, and business. We unravel fascinating narratives and connect them to the wider context of our lives. Tune in to https://thisanthrolife.org and subscribe to our Substack at https://thisanthrolife.substack.com for more captivating episodes and engaging content.

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Tune in for actionable tips on developing hard skills, showcasing soft skills, and pursuing internships or projects to kickstart your consulting career. Gain valuable insights and resources to leverage your anthropology degree in the corporate world.

I'm Adam Gamwell as a cultural anthropologist and award-winning media creator, I specialize in storytelling. My diverse background spans startups, nonprofits, cultural organizations, and Fortune 1000 companies, focusing on applied strategy, experience design, and human insights. My approach blends experiential research, like engaging with Peruvian quinoa farmers for climate change initiatives, with cutting-edge tools like AI and trends foresight. By leveraging big data alongside traditional ethnography, I align human needs with business goals, ensuring projects resonate profoundly.

Keywords: Anthropology careers, Corporate consulting, Anthropological skills, Ethnographic research, Qualitative data analysis, Cross-cultural communication, User research and design, Change management, Diversity, Launching a consulting career, Anthropology degree, Consulting roles for anthropologists, Hard skills for consultants, Soft skills for consultants, Anthropology graduates, Career tips for anthropologists, Anthropology consulting

About This Anthro Life This Anthro Life is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the human side of technology, culture, and business. We unravel fascinating narratives and connect them to the wider context of our lives. Tune in to https://thisanthrolife.org and subscribe to our Substack at https://thisanthrolife.substack.com for more captivating episodes and engaging content.

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I'm Adam Gamwell as a cultural anthropologist and award-winning media creator, I specialize in storytelling. My diverse background spans startups, nonprofits, cultural organizations, and Fortune 1000 companies, focusing on applied strategy, experience design, and human insights. My approach blends experiential research, like engaging with Peruvian quinoa farmers for climate change initiatives, with cutting-edge tools like AI and trends foresight. By leveraging big data alongside traditional ethnography, I align human needs with business goals, ensuring projects resonate profoundly.

Keywords: entrepreneur, psychedelic, therapies, modern spiritual practices, tech entrepreneurship, entheogenic church, ayahuasca therapy, mental health, personal growth, healing potential of psychedelics, connection, wholeness, nothingness, oneness, ancient wisdom, contemporary science, science and spirituality, pathways to enlightenment, healing, enlightenment, Burning Man, connection and ceremony, vulnerability, healthy expression of anger, spiritual spaces

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This Anthro Life is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the human side of technology, culture, and business. We unravel fascinating narratives and connect them to the wider context of our lives. Tune in to https://thisanthrolife.org and subscribe to our Substack at https://thisanthrolife.substack.com for more captivating episodes and engaging content.

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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60589000Thu, 04 Jul 2024 19:00:03 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCJoin us on "This Anthro Life" podcast for an enlightening episode titled "How to Heal Through Ayahuasca" with special guest Austin Mao, co-founder of Ceremonia and entrepreneur. Dive into the resurgence of psychedelic therapies and modern spiritual...
I'm Adam Gamwell as a cultural anthropologist and award-winning media creator, I specialize in storytelling. My diverse background spans startups, nonprofits, cultural organizations, and Fortune 1000 companies, focusing on applied strategy, experience design, and human insights. My approach blends experiential research, like engaging with Peruvian quinoa farmers for climate change initiatives, with cutting-edge tools like AI and trends foresight. By leveraging big data alongside traditional ethnography, I align human needs with business goals, ensuring projects resonate profoundly.

Keywords: entrepreneur, psychedelic, therapies, modern spiritual practices, tech entrepreneurship, entheogenic church, ayahuasca therapy, mental health, personal growth, healing potential of psychedelics, connection, wholeness, nothingness, oneness, ancient wisdom, contemporary science, science and spirituality, pathways to enlightenment, healing, enlightenment, Burning Man, connection and ceremony, vulnerability, healthy expression of anger, spiritual spaces

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This Anthro Life is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the human side of technology, culture, and business. We unravel fascinating narratives and connect them to the wider context of our lives. Tune in to https://thisanthrolife.org and subscribe to our Substack at https://thisanthrolife.substack.com for more captivating episodes and engaging content.

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]]>3690ayahuasca,church,entheogenic,entrepreneur,entrepreneurship,growth,healing,health,mental,modern,of,personal,potential,practices,psychedelic,psychedelics,spiritual,tech,therapies,therapyfalse1219fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-future-of-reading-ai-and-literature-with-vihar-desu--60504830
Vihar shares his expertise in cancer genomics and AI, revealing the technical intricacies of developing accurate summaries and the challenges and opportunities this presents. We delve into the cultural shifts emerging from new technologies and discuss the potential implications for authors and researchers.
Discover how AI is transforming content consumption, enhancing research capabilities, and shaping the future of AI-search. Join us on This Anthro Life for a deeper understanding of the evolving landscape of literature and the exciting advancements at the intersection of technology and reading.

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Vihar shares his expertise in cancer genomics and AI, revealing the technical intricacies of developing accurate summaries and the challenges and opportunities this presents. We delve into the cultural shifts emerging from new technologies and discuss the potential implications for authors and researchers.
Discover how AI is transforming content consumption, enhancing research capabilities, and shaping the future of AI-search. Join us on This Anthro Life for a deeper understanding of the evolving landscape of literature and the exciting advancements at the intersection of technology and reading.

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Learn how we can all improve our cognitive abilities, resilience, and emotional strength at any age. This episode offers a deep dive into the future of learning, bridging gaps, and expanding minds to redefine education and support neurodiversity.

Keywords: Neuroplasticity, dyslexia, ADHD, cognitive abilities, resilience, emotional strength, culture, technology, human brain, transformative journey, education, mental health, human potential, learning challenges, future of learning, bridging gaps, expanding minds, neurodiversity, anthropology

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Contact Wyndford Dore:
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60437211Thu, 20 Jun 2024 17:15:03 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCJoin us on This Anthro Life podcast for an enlightening conversation with Wynford Dore, a pioneering researcher in neuroplasticity. I'm Adam, your host, and in this episode, we explore Wynford's transformative journey, driven by a personal family...Discover the remarkable power of neuroplasticity, especially for individuals with learning challenges like dyslexia and ADHD. Winfred shares insights on the intersection of culture, technology, and the human brain, revealing how new research could revolutionize education, mental health, and human potential.
Learn how we can all improve our cognitive abilities, resilience, and emotional strength at any age. This episode offers a deep dive into the future of learning, bridging gaps, and expanding minds to redefine education and support neurodiversity.

Keywords: Neuroplasticity, dyslexia, ADHD, cognitive abilities, resilience, emotional strength, culture, technology, human brain, transformative journey, education, mental health, human potential, learning challenges, future of learning, bridging gaps, expanding minds, neurodiversity, anthropology

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I'm Adam, your host, and in this episode, we delve into the cultural and societal implications of neurodiversity, offering practical tools for leaders to foster inclusive work environments.
We explore innovative strategies to embrace diverse talents, enhance intercultural relations, and promote psychological safety. Learn how customized job roles can boost creativity and productivity, benefiting both individuals and organizations.
Whether you're an employee or a leader, discover actionable steps to champion neuroinclusion and reshape the future of work. This discussion highlights the importance of creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, emphasizing the value of diverse perspectives and experiences.

Keywords: Neurodiversity, Cultural implications, Societal implications, Inclusive work environments, Practical tools for leaders, Diverse talents, Intercultural relations, Psychological safety, Customized job roles, Boost creativity, Enhance productivity, Employee tips, Leader strategies, Champion neuroinclusion, Future of work, Workplace diversity, Neuroinclusion strategies, Anthropology

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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60366053Mon, 17 Jun 2024 21:25:55 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCJoin us for a captivating conversation on neurodiversity in the workplace with Ludmila Praslova the author of 'The Canary Code.'  I'm Adam, your host, and in this episode, we delve into the cultural and societal implications of neurodiversity,...
I'm Adam, your host, and in this episode, we delve into the cultural and societal implications of neurodiversity, offering practical tools for leaders to foster inclusive work environments.
We explore innovative strategies to embrace diverse talents, enhance intercultural relations, and promote psychological safety. Learn how customized job roles can boost creativity and productivity, benefiting both individuals and organizations.
Whether you're an employee or a leader, discover actionable steps to champion neuroinclusion and reshape the future of work. This discussion highlights the importance of creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, emphasizing the value of diverse perspectives and experiences.

Keywords: Neurodiversity, Cultural implications, Societal implications, Inclusive work environments, Practical tools for leaders, Diverse talents, Intercultural relations, Psychological safety, Customized job roles, Boost creativity, Enhance productivity, Employee tips, Leader strategies, Champion neuroinclusion, Future of work, Workplace diversity, Neuroinclusion strategies, Anthropology

About This Anthro Life This Anthro Life is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the human side of technology, culture, and business. We unravel fascinating narratives and connect them to the wider context of our lives. Tune in to https://thisanthrolife.org and subscribe to our Substack at https://thisanthrolife.substack.com for more captivating episodes and engaging content.

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]]>3723anthropology,diversity,inclusive,psychological,safety,work,workplacefalse10218fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/deconstructing-masculinity-with-ruth-whippman--60286193We delve into topics like Me Too's effect on male socialization, emotional vulnerability, and empathy's role in nurturing well-rounded individuals. We discuss controversial topics, including the incel movement and Title IX systems.
Learn the importance of encouraging in-person social interactions from a young age and helping boys navigate societal structures. The episode explores gender debates and highlights the need for open The Understanding how these dynamics impact boys today is crucial. Explore raising boys in a rapidly evolving society with us.

I'm Adam Gamwell as a cultural anthropologist and award-winning media creator, I specialize in storytelling. My diverse background spans startups, nonprofits, cultural organizations, and Fortune 1000 companies, focusing on applied strategy, experience design, and human insights. My approach blends experiential research, like engaging with Peruvian quinoa farmers for climate change initiatives, with cutting-edge tools like AI and trends foresight. By leveraging big data alongside traditional ethnography, I align human needs with business goals, ensuring projects resonate profoundly.

Contact Ruth Whippman
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https://twitter.com/ruthwhippman?lang=en
https://www.instagram.com/ruthwhippman/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60286193Thu, 06 Jun 2024 14:30:03 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCJoin us for a discussion on raising boys in today's world with a renowned journalist and author. I'm Adam, your host. In this episode, we explore masculinity, gender roles, and societal changes. Ruth Whippman explores the challenges of nurturing boys...We delve into topics like Me Too's effect on male socialization, emotional vulnerability, and empathy's role in nurturing well-rounded individuals. We discuss controversial topics, including the incel movement and Title IX systems.
Learn the importance of encouraging in-person social interactions from a young age and helping boys navigate societal structures. The episode explores gender debates and highlights the need for open The Understanding how these dynamics impact boys today is crucial. Explore raising boys in a rapidly evolving society with us.

I'm Adam Gamwell as a cultural anthropologist and award-winning media creator, I specialize in storytelling. My diverse background spans startups, nonprofits, cultural organizations, and Fortune 1000 companies, focusing on applied strategy, experience design, and human insights. My approach blends experiential research, like engaging with Peruvian quinoa farmers for climate change initiatives, with cutting-edge tools like AI and trends foresight. By leveraging big data alongside traditional ethnography, I align human needs with business goals, ensuring projects resonate profoundly.

Contact Ruth Whippman
https://www.ruthwhippman.com/
https://twitter.com/ruthwhippman?lang=en
https://www.instagram.com/ruthwhippman/]]>4446anthro,anthropology,boyhood,essay,feminism,masculinity,podcast,storytellingfalse10217fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-re-think-news-in-the-ai-era--60221476
Keywords: AI, News, Fake News, Digital Era, Digital Junk, Tech, Future, Anthropology, Consumption, Journalism, AI and News

About This Anthro Life
This Anthro Life is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the human side of technology, culture, and business. We unravel fascinating narratives and connect them to the wider context of our lives. Tune in to https://thisanthrolife.org and subscribe to our Substack at https://thisanthrolife.substack.com for more captivating episodes and engaging content.

Contact Alex Fink
https://www.linkedin.com/in/temuchin43/
https://otherweb.com/
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-other-web/id1661364043/

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60221476Thu, 30 May 2024 14:48:20 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCJoin us for an enlightening discussion on the transformation of digital news consumption with Alex, the visionary founder of Other Web. I'm Adam, your host, and in this episode, we dive into the innovative strategies that Other Web is implementing to...
Keywords: AI, News, Fake News, Digital Era, Digital Junk, Tech, Future, Anthropology, Consumption, Journalism, AI and News

About This Anthro Life
This Anthro Life is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the human side of technology, culture, and business. We unravel fascinating narratives and connect them to the wider context of our lives. Tune in to https://thisanthrolife.org and subscribe to our Substack at https://thisanthrolife.substack.com for more captivating episodes and engaging content.

Contact Alex Fink
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https://otherweb.com/
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-other-web/id1661364043/

]]>3202false10216fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-forensic-psychiatry-with-mark-levy--60148779
Keywords:
Forensic Psychiatry - Human Behavior - Legal Systems - Mental Health - Psychiatric Training - Legal Contexts - Psychiatric Evidence - Anthropology - Podcast - Essay - Group Practice - Justice System - Effective Communication - Holistic Health - Law Psychiatry - Forensic Expert - Mental Assessments - Medical Evolution - Psychiatry 
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Contac Mark Levy:
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60148779Thu, 23 May 2024 12:41:38 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCJoin us for an intriguing discussion on the connection between law and human behavior with Dr. Mark, a distinguished forensic psychiatry specialist. I'm Adam, your host, and in this episode, we explore forensic psychiatry—a medical field that bridges...
Keywords:
Forensic Psychiatry - Human Behavior - Legal Systems - Mental Health - Psychiatric Training - Legal Contexts - Psychiatric Evidence - Anthropology - Podcast - Essay - Group Practice - Justice System - Effective Communication - Holistic Health - Law Psychiatry - Forensic Expert - Mental Assessments - Medical Evolution - Psychiatry 
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Contac Mark Levy:
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]]>4517anthropology,behavior,contexts,effective,essay,evidence,forensic,group,health,human,justice,legal,mental,podcast,practice,psychiatric,psychiatry,system,systems,trainingfalse10215fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-software-good-enough--60098213
I'm Adam Gamwell as a cultural anthropologist and award-winning media creator, I specialize in storytelling. My diverse background spans startups, nonprofits, cultural organizations, and Fortune 1000 companies, focusing on applied strategy, experience design, and human insights. My approach blends experiential research, like engaging with Peruvian quinoa farmers for climate change initiatives, with cutting-edge tools like AI and trends foresight. By leveraging big data alongside traditional ethnography, I align human needs with business goals, ensuring projects resonate profoundly.

About This Anthro Life
This Anthro Life is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the human side of technology, culture, and business. We unravel fascinating narratives and connect them to the wider context of our lives. Tune in to https://thisanthrolife.org and subscribe to our Substack at https://thisanthrolife.substack.com for more captivating episodes and engaging content.

Keywords: software development, good enough-ness, maintenance, AI, work culture, legacy code, managers, engineers, agile, sustainability, anthropology

Connect with Paula Bialski:
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https://paulabialski.com/

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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60098213Mon, 20 May 2024 15:54:30 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCDelve into the world of software development, work culture, and the philosophy of 'good enoughness,' with Paula Bialski. I'm Adam Gamwell as a cultural anthropologist and award-winning media creator, I specialize in storytelling. My diverse...
I'm Adam Gamwell as a cultural anthropologist and award-winning media creator, I specialize in storytelling. My diverse background spans startups, nonprofits, cultural organizations, and Fortune 1000 companies, focusing on applied strategy, experience design, and human insights. My approach blends experiential research, like engaging with Peruvian quinoa farmers for climate change initiatives, with cutting-edge tools like AI and trends foresight. By leveraging big data alongside traditional ethnography, I align human needs with business goals, ensuring projects resonate profoundly.

About This Anthro Life
This Anthro Life is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the human side of technology, culture, and business. We unravel fascinating narratives and connect them to the wider context of our lives. Tune in to https://thisanthrolife.org and subscribe to our Substack at https://thisanthrolife.substack.com for more captivating episodes and engaging content.

Keywords: software development, good enough-ness, maintenance, AI, work culture, legacy code, managers, engineers, agile, sustainability, anthropology

Connect with Paula Bialski:
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]]>3207anthropology,enhancement,growth,in,leadership,legalization,personal,practices,psychedelic,software,tech,therapy,workingfalse10214fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/microdosing-leadership-how-does-it-work-with-paul-austin--59972258
The conversation covers the impact of psychedelics on mental health, their ability to disrupt entrenched patterns, and their role in enhancing creativity, focus, and relational skills. Paul emphasizes the importance of safety, intention, and integration in psychedelic experiences, and discusses the future of psychedelic accessibility and legality in the U.S. and globally. The discussion also delves into microdosing protocols, the differences between LSD and psilocybin, and how these practices can benefit leaders by fostering neuroplasticity, courage, and a reevaluation of success.

Finally, Paul shares his vision for the future of psychedelics, including creating accessible, secular, global retreat centers for psilocybin mushrooms, inspired by the free model of Vipassana meditation centers.

I'm Adam Gamwell as a cultural anthropologist and award-winning media creator, I specialize in storytelling.
My diverse background spans startups, nonprofits, cultural organizations, and Fortune 1000 companies, focusing on applied strategy, experience design, and human insights. My approach blends experiential research, like engaging with Peruvian quinoa farmers for climate change initiatives, with cutting-edge tools like AI and trends foresight.
By leveraging big data alongside traditional ethnography, I align human needs with business goals, ensuring projects resonate profoundly. About This Anthro Life This Anthro Life is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the human side of technology, culture, and business. 

We unravel fascinating narratives and connect them to the wider context of our lives. Tune in to https://thisanthrolife.org and subscribe to our Substack at https://thisanthrolife.substack.com for more captivating episodes and engaging content.

Time Stamps: 

00:00 Intro
02:40 The Origin Story of a Psychedelic Advocate
09:30 The Cultural Shift in Psychedelic Perception
15:20 Psychedelics in History and Modern Times
22:21 Microdosing Explained: Protocols, Benefits, and Considerations
29:14 The Rising Popularity of Microdosing in Modern Culture
34:27 The Intersection of Spirituality and Psychedelics
57:19 The Future of Psychedelics: Legalization and Cultural Shifts Keywords: microdosing


About This Anthro Life: 
This Anthro Life is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the human side of technology, culture, and business. Hosted by Adam Gamwell, we unravel fascinating narratives and connect them to the wider context of our lives. Tune in to https://thisanthrolife.org  and subscribe to our Substack at https://thisanthrolife.substack.com  for more captivating episodes and engaging content.  

Connect with Fredrik Thomassen
Website: https://www.superside.com/ 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fredrikthomassen/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supersidehq/ 
Twitter: https://twitter.com/f_thomassen?lang=en  

Connect with This Anthro Life:
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/this-anthro-life-podcast/ 
This Anthro Life website: https://www.thisanthrolife.org/ 
Substack blog: https://thisanthrolife.substack.com ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59972258Fri, 10 May 2024 22:38:04 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCIn this podcast episode, Adam hosts Paul Austin, founder of Third Wave, to discuss his journey with psychedelics, microdosing, and the intersection with leadership and personal development. Paul shares his personal background, from growing up in a...
The conversation covers the impact of psychedelics on mental health, their ability to disrupt entrenched patterns, and their role in enhancing creativity, focus, and relational skills. Paul emphasizes the importance of safety, intention, and integration in psychedelic experiences, and discusses the future of psychedelic accessibility and legality in the U.S. and globally. The discussion also delves into microdosing protocols, the differences between LSD and psilocybin, and how these practices can benefit leaders by fostering neuroplasticity, courage, and a reevaluation of success.

Finally, Paul shares his vision for the future of psychedelics, including creating accessible, secular, global retreat centers for psilocybin mushrooms, inspired by the free model of Vipassana meditation centers.

I'm Adam Gamwell as a cultural anthropologist and award-winning media creator, I specialize in storytelling.
My diverse background spans startups, nonprofits, cultural organizations, and Fortune 1000 companies, focusing on applied strategy, experience design, and human insights. My approach blends experiential research, like engaging with Peruvian quinoa farmers for climate change initiatives, with cutting-edge tools like AI and trends foresight.
By leveraging big data alongside traditional ethnography, I align human needs with business goals, ensuring projects resonate profoundly. About This Anthro Life This Anthro Life is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the human side of technology, culture, and business. 

We unravel fascinating narratives and connect them to the wider context of our lives. Tune in to https://thisanthrolife.org and subscribe to our Substack at https://thisanthrolife.substack.com for more captivating episodes and engaging content.

Time Stamps: 

00:00 Intro
02:40 The Origin Story of a Psychedelic Advocate
09:30 The Cultural Shift in Psychedelic Perception
15:20 Psychedelics in History and Modern Times
22:21 Microdosing Explained: Protocols, Benefits, and Considerations
29:14 The...]]>3832anthropology.,enhancement,growth,leadership,legalization,microdosing,performance,personal,practices,psychedelic,psychedelics,spiritual,therapyfalse10213fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reimagining-creativity-and-management-in-a-remote-work-era--59753046
In this insightful episode of This Anthro Life, we delve into the transformative power of the COVID-19 pandemic on the shift to online work. We discuss the potential of remote work to create a more equal playing field in the job market, Fredrik sharing his experience of building Superside, a platform that helps marketing and creative teams overcome design bottlenecks. Through this insightful discussion, we explore how this transition not only enhances productivity but also levels the playing field for individuals worldwide.
From the importance of speed and quality in creative endeavors to the pivotal role of values and psychological safety in organizational success, we unravel the keys to building a future where talent knows no bounds. Join the conversation as we explore how remote work, accelerated by the pandemic, is reshaping industries, amplifying creativity, and paving the way for inclusive and innovative organizations. 

Timestamps:

01:40 Exploring impacts of the pandemic on remote work adoption
02:51 Origin story of Superside and its mission
04:22 Founder's background in marketing and identifying creative bottlenecks
09:31 Spreading remote work to smaller markets around the world
11:22 Remote work enabling access to specialized global talent
12:01 Remote work reducing discrimination and enabling diversity
17:25 Flaws in traditional resume screening and interviews
22:08 Innovating better methods for skills and values testing
26:29 Focusing on career growth opportunities at Superside
30:50 Rapid growth and exceptionally low turnover at Superside
34:20 Fostering psychological safety for creativity and truth-seeking
38:42 Leadership modeling openness to criticism and dissent
42:09 Universal principles and truth-seeking in quality design

Key Takeaways:

• The internet and remote work can create fair opportunities by providing access to talent and removing geographical barriers.
• The COVID-19 pandemic has sped up the shift to remote work, demonstrating that people can be effective while working from home.
• Overcoming the traditional hurdles in creative processes can be achieved by utilizing online platforms like Superside to streamline design and marketing tasks.
• Establishing a diverse and inclusive company is not only morally sound but also results in improved performance and innovation.
• Evaluating values and cultural compatibility is essential in recruitment and team building, and this can be accomplished through structured assessments and standardized testing.

About This Anthro Life: 
This Anthro Life is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the human side of technology, culture, and business. Hosted by Adam Gamwell, we unravel fascinating narratives and connect them to the wider context of our lives. Tune in to https://thisanthrolife.org  and subscribe to our Substack at https://thisanthrolife.substack.com  for more captivating episodes and engaging content.  

Connect with Fredrik Thomassen
Website: https://www.superside.com/ 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fredrikthomassen/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supersidehq/ 
Twitter: https://twitter.com/f_thomassen?lang=en  

Connect with This Anthro Life:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisanthrolife/ 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisanthrolife 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/this-anthro-life-podcast/ 
This Anthro Life website: https://www.thisanthrolife.org/ 
Substack blog: https://thisanthrolife.substack.com ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59753046Wed, 01 May 2024 19:13:06 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCHow can we democratize access to talent and foster equal opportunities? In this insightful episode of This Anthro Life, we delve into the transformative power of the COVID-19 pandemic on the shift to online work. We discuss the potential of remote...
In this insightful episode of This Anthro Life, we delve into the transformative power of the COVID-19 pandemic on the shift to online work. We discuss the potential of remote work to create a more equal playing field in the job market, Fredrik sharing his experience of building Superside, a platform that helps marketing and creative teams overcome design bottlenecks. Through this insightful discussion, we explore how this transition not only enhances productivity but also levels the playing field for individuals worldwide.
From the importance of speed and quality in creative endeavors to the pivotal role of values and psychological safety in organizational success, we unravel the keys to building a future where talent knows no bounds. Join the conversation as we explore how remote work, accelerated by the pandemic, is reshaping industries, amplifying creativity, and paving the way for inclusive and innovative organizations. 

Timestamps:

01:40 Exploring impacts of the pandemic on remote work adoption
02:51 Origin story of Superside and its mission
04:22 Founder's background in marketing and identifying creative bottlenecks
09:31 Spreading remote work to smaller markets around the world
11:22 Remote work enabling access to specialized global talent
12:01 Remote work reducing discrimination and enabling diversity
17:25 Flaws in traditional resume screening and interviews
22:08 Innovating better methods for skills and values testing
26:29 Focusing on career growth opportunities at Superside
30:50 Rapid growth and exceptionally low turnover at Superside
34:20 Fostering psychological safety for creativity and truth-seeking
38:42 Leadership modeling openness to criticism and dissent
42:09 Universal principles and truth-seeking in quality design

Key Takeaways:

• The internet and remote work can create fair opportunities by providing access to talent and removing geographical barriers.
• The COVID-19 pandemic has sped up the shift to remote work, demonstrating that people can be effective while working from home.
• Overcoming the traditional hurdles in creative processes can be achieved by utilizing online platforms like Superside to streamline design and marketing tasks.
• Establishing a diverse and inclusive company is not only morally sound but also results in improved performance and innovation.
• Evaluating values and cultural compatibility is essential in recruitment and team building, and this can be accomplished through structured assessments and standardized testing.

About This Anthro Life: 
This Anthro Life is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the human side of technology, culture, and business. Hosted by Adam Gamwell, we unravel fascinating narratives and connect them to the wider context of our lives. Tune in to https://thisanthrolife.org  and subscribe to our Substack at https://thisanthrolife.substack.com  for more captivating episodes and engaging content.  

Connect with Fredrik Thomassen
Website: https://www.superside.com/ 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fredrikthomassen/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supersidehq/ 
Twitter: https://twitter.com/f_thomassen?lang=en  2695anthroplogy,covid19,creativity,management,onlinework,organizational,reimagining,remote,remotejob,success,superside,workfalse10212fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-power-and-manipulation-behind-free-platforms-and-search-engines--59638848How do the hidden costs of technology, like social media and search engines, shape our lives in unforeseen ways?

In this compelling episode of This Anthro Life, we engage with filmmaker David Donnelly, delving into the depths of his documentary "Cost of Convenience." Donnelly's exploration uncovers the intricate web of consequences spawned by technology, spotlighting the covert toll of social media and search engine usage. Through a narrative woven with two years of intensive interviews and research, Donnelly unveils the unseen impacts of our digital age. The conversation traverses the power dynamics inherent in data collection, emphasizing the imperative of transparency. We advocate for a cultural shift, calling for an evaluation of our relationship with technology and its pervasive influence on modern society.

Explore the intricate repercussions of technology through David Donnelly's lens in "Cost of Convenience." Delve into two years of intensive research revealing unseen impacts.


Timestamp: 
0:00 The impact of digital technology on human experience, exploring themes of power, data collection, and mental health.
06:44 Data collection and surveillance in the tech industry.
14:27 The impact of technology on critical thinking and society.
17:48 Interdisciplinary approach to understanding complex problems.
23:10 The impact of algorithms on mental health and privacy.
30:37 The impact of online interactions on human connection and well-being.
33:28 The purpose of education and critical thinking.
38:04 The impact of algorithms on society, including privacy, wealth inequality, and discrimination.
43:47 AI bias, responsibility, and accountability in technology development.
49:08 Tech's impact on society, including mental health, aging, and consciousness.

Key takeaways

• Technology platforms that we use for free collect and sell our data, which can be used to predict our behavior more accurately than our minds.
• The lack of transparency in data collection and algorithmic decision-making gives those with access to the data a tremendous amount of power and influence.
• Our relationship with technology is causing a range of societal issues, including mental health problems, polarization, and misinformation.
• There is a need for a cultural paradigm shift and more informed citizenship to address the consequences of technology and advocate for transparency and control over data.

About This Anthro Life:
This Anthro Life is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the human side of technology, culture, and business. Hosted by Adam Gamwell, we unravel fascinating narratives and connect them to the wider context of our lives. Tune in to https://thisanthrolife.org and subscribe to our Substack at https://thisanthrolife.substack.com for more captivating episodes and engaging content.  

Connect with David Donnelly:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dav_donnelly/?hl=en
Twitter: https://twitter.com/daviddonnelly?lang=en
  
Connect with This Anthro Life:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisanthrolife/ 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisanthrolife 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/this-anthro-life-podcast/ 
This Anthro Life website: https://www.thisanthrolife.org/ 
Substack blog: https://thisanthrolife.substack.com 


]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59638848Wed, 24 Apr 2024 20:34:36 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCHow do the hidden costs of technology, like social media and search engines, shape our lives in unforeseen ways? In this compelling episode of This Anthro Life, we engage with filmmaker David Donnelly, delving into the depths of his documentary "Cost...How do the hidden costs of technology, like social media and search engines, shape our lives in unforeseen ways?

In this compelling episode of This Anthro Life, we engage with filmmaker David Donnelly, delving into the depths of his documentary "Cost of Convenience." Donnelly's exploration uncovers the intricate web of consequences spawned by technology, spotlighting the covert toll of social media and search engine usage. Through a narrative woven with two years of intensive interviews and research, Donnelly unveils the unseen impacts of our digital age. The conversation traverses the power dynamics inherent in data collection, emphasizing the imperative of transparency. We advocate for a cultural shift, calling for an evaluation of our relationship with technology and its pervasive influence on modern society.

Explore the intricate repercussions of technology through David Donnelly's lens in "Cost of Convenience." Delve into two years of intensive research revealing unseen impacts.


Timestamp: 
0:00 The impact of digital technology on human experience, exploring themes of power, data collection, and mental health.
06:44 Data collection and surveillance in the tech industry.
14:27 The impact of technology on critical thinking and society.
17:48 Interdisciplinary approach to understanding complex problems.
23:10 The impact of algorithms on mental health and privacy.
30:37 The impact of online interactions on human connection and well-being.
33:28 The purpose of education and critical thinking.
38:04 The impact of algorithms on society, including privacy, wealth inequality, and discrimination.
43:47 AI bias, responsibility, and accountability in technology development.
49:08 Tech's impact on society, including mental health, aging, and consciousness.

Key takeaways

• Technology platforms that we use for free collect and sell our data, which can be used to predict our behavior more accurately than our minds.
• The lack of transparency in data collection and algorithmic decision-making gives those with access to the data a tremendous amount of power and influence.
• Our relationship with technology is causing a range of societal issues, including mental health problems, polarization, and misinformation.
• There is a need for a cultural paradigm shift and more informed citizenship to address the consequences of technology and advocate for transparency and control over data.

About This Anthro Life:
This Anthro Life is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the human side of technology, culture, and business. Hosted by Adam Gamwell, we unravel fascinating narratives and connect them to the wider context of our lives. Tune in to https://thisanthrolife.org and subscribe to our Substack at https://thisanthrolife.substack.com for more captivating episodes and engaging content.  

Connect with David Donnelly:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dav_donnelly/?hl=en
Twitter: https://twitter.com/daviddonnelly?lang=en
  
Connect with This Anthro Life:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisanthrolife/ 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisanthrolife 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/this-anthro-life-podcast/ 
This Anthro Life website: 10211fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/polyamory-fidelity-and-the-transforming-landscape-of-sexual-norms-with-leanne-wolfe--59503232
In this insightful episode of This Anthro Life, we delve into transforming the landscape of Sexual Norms with Dr. Leanna Wolfe. We delve into the intricate connections between love, anthropology, and human desires. Dr. Wolfe’s memoir, "177 Lovers," serves as a catalyst, challenging conventional views on sexuality and relationships. They navigate the complex narratives surrounding virginity and parental sexual history, highlighting the discrepancies between societal expectations and lived realities. The conversation extends to the evolving landscape of sexual norms, including the rise of polyamory and its implications for intimacy and commitment. Dr. Wolfe’s insights on sexual tourism and changing attitudes toward sexual assault underscore the importance of cultural understanding and consent. Ultimately, they emphasize the necessity of embracing diverse experiences and truths in navigating the realm of sexuality.

Join us in this intellectually rich conversation with Dr. Leanna Wolfe as we delve into the unexpected intersections of love, anthropology, and the raw data of our desires. Expand your understanding of human relationships and challenge societal norms

Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction to the episode and guest, Dr. Leanna Wolfe
09:12 - The impact of family narratives on sexuality and the discovery of hidden truths
16:27 - Exploring alternative ways of approaching adolescence and gender
19:02 - Shifting cultural perspectives on gender and sexuality
24:04 - The benefits of practicing polyamory for brain chemistry and excitement
33:45 - Different configurations of polyamory and managing jealousy
42:14 - The transactional nature of relationships and the importance of consent
51:10 - Research challenges and the importance of open and honest conversations about sex
56:50 - Challenges of moving away from addiction to meth and finding value in in-person connection
1:01:33 - Wrapping up the conversation and thanking the guest

Key Takeaways:

• Dr. Wolfe’s memoir, "177 Lovers," offers a unique perspective that challenges conventional norms of sexuality and explores the intricate intersections of love and anthropology.
• Societal narratives about parental sexual history and virginity may diverge from personal experiences, highlighting the complexity of cultural expectations.
• Polyamory, characterized by multiple partners, is gaining acceptance, offering both variety and stability in relationships.
• Sexual tourism raises ethical questions regarding consent, economic dynamics, and its impact on local communities.
• The #MeToo movement signals shifting attitudes toward sexual assault, emphasizing the importance of clear communication and respect for boundaries.
• Generational differences exist in understanding consent, with younger generations prioritizing open and honest communication in intimate encounters.

About This Anthro Life Podcast:
This Anthro Life is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the human side of technology, culture, and business. Hosted by Adam Gamwell, we unravel fascinating narratives and connect them to the wider context of our lives. Tune in to https://thisanthrolife.org and subscribe to our Substack at https://thisanthrolife.substack.com for more captivating episodes and engaging content.  

Connect with Dr. Leanne Wolfe:
Website: https://www.drleannawolfe.com/  

Connect with This Anthro Life:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisanthrolife/ 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisanthrolife 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/this-anthro-life-podcast/ 
This Anthro Life website: https://www.thisanthrolife.org/ 
Substack blog: https://thisanthrolife.substack.com 


]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59503232Wed, 17 Apr 2024 15:55:20 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCHow do societal norms and personal experiences intersect in shaping our understanding of love and sexuality? In this insightful episode of This Anthro Life, we delve into transforming the landscape of Sexual Norms with Dr. Leanna Wolfe. We delve into...
In this insightful episode of This Anthro Life, we delve into transforming the landscape of Sexual Norms with Dr. Leanna Wolfe. We delve into the intricate connections between love, anthropology, and human desires. Dr. Wolfe’s memoir, "177 Lovers," serves as a catalyst, challenging conventional views on sexuality and relationships. They navigate the complex narratives surrounding virginity and parental sexual history, highlighting the discrepancies between societal expectations and lived realities. The conversation extends to the evolving landscape of sexual norms, including the rise of polyamory and its implications for intimacy and commitment. Dr. Wolfe’s insights on sexual tourism and changing attitudes toward sexual assault underscore the importance of cultural understanding and consent. Ultimately, they emphasize the necessity of embracing diverse experiences and truths in navigating the realm of sexuality.

Join us in this intellectually rich conversation with Dr. Leanna Wolfe as we delve into the unexpected intersections of love, anthropology, and the raw data of our desires. Expand your understanding of human relationships and challenge societal norms

Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction to the episode and guest, Dr. Leanna Wolfe
09:12 - The impact of family narratives on sexuality and the discovery of hidden truths
16:27 - Exploring alternative ways of approaching adolescence and gender
19:02 - Shifting cultural perspectives on gender and sexuality
24:04 - The benefits of practicing polyamory for brain chemistry and excitement
33:45 - Different configurations of polyamory and managing jealousy
42:14 - The transactional nature of relationships and the importance of consent
51:10 - Research challenges and the importance of open and honest conversations about sex
56:50 - Challenges of moving away from addiction to meth and finding value in in-person connection
1:01:33 - Wrapping up the conversation and thanking the guest

Key Takeaways:

• Dr. Wolfe’s memoir, "177 Lovers," offers a unique perspective that challenges conventional norms of sexuality and explores the intricate intersections of love and anthropology.
• Societal narratives about parental sexual history and virginity may diverge from personal experiences, highlighting the complexity of cultural expectations.
• Polyamory, characterized by multiple partners, is gaining acceptance, offering both variety and stability in relationships.
• Sexual tourism raises ethical questions regarding consent, economic dynamics, and its impact on local communities.
• The #MeToo movement signals shifting attitudes toward sexual assault, emphasizing the importance of clear communication and respect for boundaries.
• Generational differences exist in understanding consent, with younger generations prioritizing open and honest communication in intimate encounters.

About This Anthro Life Podcast:
This Anthro Life is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the human side of technology, culture, and business. Hosted by Adam Gamwell, we unravel fascinating narratives and connect them to the wider context of our lives. Tune in to https://thisanthrolife.org and subscribe to our Substack at https://thisanthrolife.substack.com for more captivating episodes and engaging content.  

Connect with Dr. Leanne Wolfe:
Website: https://www.drleannawolfe.com/  

Connect with This Anthro Life:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisanthrolife/ 
Facebook: 3767anthropology,attitudes,changing,commitment,cultural,desires,expectations,human,intimacy,love,memoir,norms,polyamory,realities,sex,sexual,societal,tourism,transforming,understandingfalse10210fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/disrupting-venture-capital-and-government-for-global-good--59401368
In this enlightening episode of This Anthro Life, inspired by "Venture Meets Mission," we engage with author Gupta to unravel the transformative potential of entrepreneurship. Gupta advocates for a nonlinear career path, urging individuals to become "dual citizens" in multiple sectors. He emphasizes trust-building between government and business, highlighting personalized entrepreneurship's role in creating meaningful impact. Gupta explores the synergy between venture capital and government collaboration to drive innovation and social entrepreneurship. His insights inspire a reimagining of traditional boundaries, focusing on mission-driven ventures. Join us in embracing this mindset for a brighter, more sustainable future.
Join us in this enlightening discussion as we uncover the transformative potential of anthropology in shaping meaningful careers and fostering innovation in today's dynamic professional landscape.

Timestamps:

0:00 Intersection of entrepreneurship, technology, and government to address societal problems.
2:48 Entrepreneurship, government, and social impact with a focus on intersectionality.
6:32 Non-linear career paths and breaking down binary choices between profit and non-profit.
11:35 Building trust between govt, business, and academia through dual citizenship 
17:17 Personalizing entrepreneurship and its cultural significance.
22:45 Entrepreneurship, uncertainty, and adaptability in a rapidly changing world.
26:52 Gen Z's purpose-driven mindset and how it's shaping the workforce.
33:33 Impact investing and bridging the digital divide.
39:31 How the government and private sector can collaborate for success.
41:57 Bridging gaps between entrepreneurship, government, and academia for societal impact.
48:19 Entrepreneurship and societal mission, aligning purpose and profit for innovation and impact.

Key takeaways: 

• Nonlinear career paths and diverse experiences enhance problem-solving and innovation.
• Trust is vital for bridging partnerships between government and business.
• Entrepreneurship transcends company creation, fostering risk-taking and job creation.
• Mission-driven focus arises from contemporary global challenges like pandemics and environmental issues.
• Entrepreneurship intersecting with government yields impactful solutions.
• Examples like SpaceX and Moderna showcase impactful ventures born from this intersection.
• Mission-aligned venture capital can effectively address global challenges such as climate change and national security.

About This Anthro Life:
This Anthro Life is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the human side of technology, culture, and business. Hosted by Adam Gamwell, we unravel fascinating narratives and connect them to the wider context of our lives. Tune in to https://thisanthrolife.org and subscribe to our Substack at https://thisanthrolife.substack.com for more captivating episodes and engaging content.  

Connect with Arun Gupta:
Website: https://noblereachfoundation.org/person/arun-gupta/ 
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arungupta23/ 
Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/arungupta?lang=en  

Connect with This Anthro Life:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisanthrolife/ 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisanthrolife 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/this-anthro-life-podcast/ 
This Anthro Life website: https://www.thisanthrolife.org/ 
Substack blog: https://thisanthrolife.substack.com 



]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59401368Wed, 10 Apr 2024 20:11:58 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCHow can entrepreneurial spirit redefine traditional career paths and drive societal change through innovative collaboration? In this enlightening episode of This Anthro Life, inspired by "Venture Meets Mission," we engage with author Gupta to unravel...
In this enlightening episode of This Anthro Life, inspired by "Venture Meets Mission," we engage with author Gupta to unravel the transformative potential of entrepreneurship. Gupta advocates for a nonlinear career path, urging individuals to become "dual citizens" in multiple sectors. He emphasizes trust-building between government and business, highlighting personalized entrepreneurship's role in creating meaningful impact. Gupta explores the synergy between venture capital and government collaboration to drive innovation and social entrepreneurship. His insights inspire a reimagining of traditional boundaries, focusing on mission-driven ventures. Join us in embracing this mindset for a brighter, more sustainable future.
Join us in this enlightening discussion as we uncover the transformative potential of anthropology in shaping meaningful careers and fostering innovation in today's dynamic professional landscape.

Timestamps:

0:00 Intersection of entrepreneurship, technology, and government to address societal problems.
2:48 Entrepreneurship, government, and social impact with a focus on intersectionality.
6:32 Non-linear career paths and breaking down binary choices between profit and non-profit.
11:35 Building trust between govt, business, and academia through dual citizenship 
17:17 Personalizing entrepreneurship and its cultural significance.
22:45 Entrepreneurship, uncertainty, and adaptability in a rapidly changing world.
26:52 Gen Z's purpose-driven mindset and how it's shaping the workforce.
33:33 Impact investing and bridging the digital divide.
39:31 How the government and private sector can collaborate for success.
41:57 Bridging gaps between entrepreneurship, government, and academia for societal impact.
48:19 Entrepreneurship and societal mission, aligning purpose and profit for innovation and impact.

Key takeaways: 

• Nonlinear career paths and diverse experiences enhance problem-solving and innovation.
• Trust is vital for bridging partnerships between government and business.
• Entrepreneurship transcends company creation, fostering risk-taking and job creation.
• Mission-driven focus arises from contemporary global challenges like pandemics and environmental issues.
• Entrepreneurship intersecting with government yields impactful solutions.
• Examples like SpaceX and Moderna showcase impactful ventures born from this intersection.
• Mission-aligned venture capital can effectively address global challenges such as climate change and national security.

About This Anthro Life:
This Anthro Life is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the human side of technology, culture, and business. Hosted by Adam Gamwell, we unravel fascinating narratives and connect them to the wider context of our lives. Tune in to https://thisanthrolife.org and subscribe to our Substack at https://thisanthrolife.substack.com for more captivating episodes and engaging content.  

Connect with Arun Gupta:
Website: https://noblereachfoundation.org/person/arun-gupta/ 
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arungupta23/ 
Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/arungupta?lang=en  

Connect with This Anthro Life:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisanthrolife/ 
Facebook: 3213anthropology,author-gupta,dual-citizens,enlightenment,entrepreneurship,innovation,meaningful-careers,nonlinear-career-path,personalized,social,transformative-potential,trust-building,venture-capitalfalse10209fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reimagining-career-trajectories-insights-from-anthropology-ux-and-the-written-word--59278203How can anthropology redefine traditional career paths and foster innovation in diverse professional landscapes? 

In this insightful episode of career anthropology, we speak with Amy Goldmacher and Amy Santee, professionals who seamlessly blended anthropology into their careers. Amy Goldmacher shares her journey from UX research to career coaching, using anthropology to empower individuals in communication. Amy Santee discusses transitioning from academia to industry, highlighting anthropology's adaptability in diverse settings. We explore the evolving perception of anthropology in the business world, advocating for increased visibility and mentorship to support aspiring anthropologists in carving out fulfilling career paths. Our dialogue underscores the invaluable contribution of anthropology to various fields and inspires listeners to embrace the multifaceted possibilities within the discipline.
Join us in this enlightening discussion as we uncover the transformative potential of anthropology in shaping meaningful careers and fostering innovation in today's dynamic professional landscape.

Timestamps
0:00 Career pivots and the evolution of anthropology.
6:12 Anthropologists in industry and career growth.
8:45 Anthropology's relevance in a changing business landscape.
12:28 Job market challenges and career evolution in the tech industry.
15:34 Career development for anthropology graduates.
21:04 Career development challenges for academic transitioners.
27:48 Writing nonfiction books and distilling ideas.
31:20 Career paths and defining success.
35:30 Career development and exploration.
38:56 Career development and experimentation.
42:30 Entrepreneurship and career development.
44:00 Strategic career development and time management.
47:33 Career paths beyond traditional anthropology.
51:21 Anthropology career paths and their applications.

Key takeaways 

• Anthropology careers have expanded beyond academia, with opportunities emerging in tech, marketing, and consulting sectors.
• Communicating the relevance of anthropology skills is vital outside academia, aiding in securing job opportunities across diverse industries.
• Success is not static but evolves with time, shaped by individual values and goals, highlighting the importance of self-awareness.
• Strategic planning and experimentation are crucial for navigating career transitions effectively and finding fulfillment in work.
• Increased visibility and mentorship within anthropology are essential for aspiring professionals to explore diverse career paths and make informed decisions.

About This Anthro Life This Anthro Life is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the human side of technology, culture, and business. Hosted by Adam Gamwell, we unravel fascinating narratives and connect them to the wider context of our lives. Tune in to https://thisanthrolife.org and subscribe to our Substack at https://thisanthrolife.substack.com for more captivating episodes and engaging content.  

Connect with Amy Goldmacher:
Website: https://www.amygoldmacher.com/ 
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amygoldmacher/ 
Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/solidgoldmacher 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/solidgoldmacher/ 

Connect with Amy Santee:
Website: https://www.amysantee.com/ 
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amysantee/ 

Connect with This Anthro Life:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisanthrolife/ 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisanthrolife 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/this-anthro-life-podcast/ 
This Anthro Life website: https://www.thisanthrolife.org/ 
Substack blog: https://thisanthrolife.substack.com 


]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59278203Wed, 03 Apr 2024 15:45:52 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCReimagining Career Trajectories: Insights from Anthropology, UX, and the Written Word How can anthropology redefine traditional career paths and foster innovation in diverse professional landscapes?  In this insightful episode of career anthropology,...How can anthropology redefine traditional career paths and foster innovation in diverse professional landscapes? 

In this insightful episode of career anthropology, we speak with Amy Goldmacher and Amy Santee, professionals who seamlessly blended anthropology into their careers. Amy Goldmacher shares her journey from UX research to career coaching, using anthropology to empower individuals in communication. Amy Santee discusses transitioning from academia to industry, highlighting anthropology's adaptability in diverse settings. We explore the evolving perception of anthropology in the business world, advocating for increased visibility and mentorship to support aspiring anthropologists in carving out fulfilling career paths. Our dialogue underscores the invaluable contribution of anthropology to various fields and inspires listeners to embrace the multifaceted possibilities within the discipline.
Join us in this enlightening discussion as we uncover the transformative potential of anthropology in shaping meaningful careers and fostering innovation in today's dynamic professional landscape.

Timestamps
0:00 Career pivots and the evolution of anthropology.
6:12 Anthropologists in industry and career growth.
8:45 Anthropology's relevance in a changing business landscape.
12:28 Job market challenges and career evolution in the tech industry.
15:34 Career development for anthropology graduates.
21:04 Career development challenges for academic transitioners.
27:48 Writing nonfiction books and distilling ideas.
31:20 Career paths and defining success.
35:30 Career development and exploration.
38:56 Career development and experimentation.
42:30 Entrepreneurship and career development.
44:00 Strategic career development and time management.
47:33 Career paths beyond traditional anthropology.
51:21 Anthropology career paths and their applications.

Key takeaways 

• Anthropology careers have expanded beyond academia, with opportunities emerging in tech, marketing, and consulting sectors.
• Communicating the relevance of anthropology skills is vital outside academia, aiding in securing job opportunities across diverse industries.
• Success is not static but evolves with time, shaped by individual values and goals, highlighting the importance of self-awareness.
• Strategic planning and experimentation are crucial for navigating career transitions effectively and finding fulfillment in work.
• Increased visibility and mentorship within anthropology are essential for aspiring professionals to explore diverse career paths and make informed decisions.

About This Anthro Life This Anthro Life is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the human side of technology, culture, and business. Hosted by Adam Gamwell, we unravel fascinating narratives and connect them to the wider context of our lives. Tune in to https://thisanthrolife.org and subscribe to our Substack at https://thisanthrolife.substack.com for more captivating episodes and engaging content.  

Connect with Amy Goldmacher:
Website: https://www.amygoldmacher.com/ 
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amygoldmacher/ 
Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/solidgoldmacher 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/solidgoldmacher/ 

Connect with Amy Santee:
Website: 10208fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-anthro-poet-how-adrie-kusserow-weaves-stories-with-science--59195017
In this captivating episode of This Anthro Life, we engage with Adrie Kusserow, an esteemed anthropologist who brings a unique poetic perspective to her work. We delve into the essence of anthropology, emphasizing the transformative power of storytelling and its role in shaping cultural narratives. Adrie Kusserow shares her profound journey in Kathmandu, recounting how it shifted her worldview at a tender age. The conversation navigates through the intricacies of fieldwork, drawing parallels between anthropologists and refugees, and exploring the impact of language, emotion, and technology on cultural understanding. Adrie Kusserow's book, "The Trauma Mantras," becomes a focal point, highlighting the significance of authentic personal narratives in reshaping dominant discourses. The episode culminates in a reflection on the potency of poetry in anthropology and the ongoing endeavor to confront and redefine established narratives in a dynamic world. Join me in this enlightening conversation with anthropologist Adrie Kusserow as we explore the power of storytelling and the importance of engaging with different cultural perspectives. Discover how narratives shape our understanding of the world and how we can challenge dominant narratives to create a more inclusive society. Take advantage of this thought-provoking discussion.

Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction to Adrie Kusserow and the Power of Anthropology
05:00 - Adrienne's Childhood and the Birth of an Anthropologist
10:00 - The Art of Writing and Engaging the Public in Anthropology
31:35 - Confronting Western Narratives of Depression and Individualism
35:00 - The Collective Nature of Suffering and Learning from Refugees
40:00 - Bhutan's Struggle with Western Influence and Youth Depression
44:30 - The Search for Authenticity and the Anthropologist's Role
50:00 - Language, Grammar, and Perception in the Anthropocene
55:00 - The Impact of Digital Communication on Emotional Depth
1:00:00 - The Interplay of Desire and Cultural Exchange in Bhutan 

Key Takeaways:

• Anthropologists are like careful watchers of everyday people, learning from how they talk, move, and live to understand their lives.
• Refugees are like their own kind of observers, trying to understand a new culture and where they fit in it.
• Sharing stories is important for understanding pain, and different groups have different stories to explain what they go through.
• In understanding mental health and pain, Western medical ideas often take over, but we should listen to people's own stories.
• Poetry can help anthropologists explore feelings, experiences, and the small details of different cultures.
• How we speak and use language affects how we see the world, so it's important to pay attention to it.

About This Anthro Life This Anthro Life is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the human side of technology, culture, and business. Hosted by Adam Gamwell, we unravel fascinating narratives and connect them to the wider context of our lives. Tune in to https://thisanthrolife.org and subscribe to our Substack at https://thisanthrolife.substack.com for more captivating episodes and engaging content. 

Connect with Adrie Kusserow
Website: https://www.adriekusserow.com/ 
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kusserow-adrie-8a882ba 
Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/mreddingtoncfi 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adrie.kusserow/  

Connect with This Anthro Life:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisanthrolife/ 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisanthrolife 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/this-anthro-life-podcast/ 
This Anthro Life website: https://www.thisanthrolife.org/ 
Substack blog: https://thisanthrolife.substack.com 



]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59195017Wed, 27 Mar 2024 15:01:11 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCHow does poetry help us understand people better, using words that touch our hearts and reveal hidden feelings?  In this captivating episode of This Anthro Life, we engage with Adrie Kusserow, an esteemed anthropologist who brings a unique poetic...
In this captivating episode of This Anthro Life, we engage with Adrie Kusserow, an esteemed anthropologist who brings a unique poetic perspective to her work. We delve into the essence of anthropology, emphasizing the transformative power of storytelling and its role in shaping cultural narratives. Adrie Kusserow shares her profound journey in Kathmandu, recounting how it shifted her worldview at a tender age. The conversation navigates through the intricacies of fieldwork, drawing parallels between anthropologists and refugees, and exploring the impact of language, emotion, and technology on cultural understanding. Adrie Kusserow's book, "The Trauma Mantras," becomes a focal point, highlighting the significance of authentic personal narratives in reshaping dominant discourses. The episode culminates in a reflection on the potency of poetry in anthropology and the ongoing endeavor to confront and redefine established narratives in a dynamic world. Join me in this enlightening conversation with anthropologist Adrie Kusserow as we explore the power of storytelling and the importance of engaging with different cultural perspectives. Discover how narratives shape our understanding of the world and how we can challenge dominant narratives to create a more inclusive society. Take advantage of this thought-provoking discussion.

Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction to Adrie Kusserow and the Power of Anthropology
05:00 - Adrienne's Childhood and the Birth of an Anthropologist
10:00 - The Art of Writing and Engaging the Public in Anthropology
31:35 - Confronting Western Narratives of Depression and Individualism
35:00 - The Collective Nature of Suffering and Learning from Refugees
40:00 - Bhutan's Struggle with Western Influence and Youth Depression
44:30 - The Search for Authenticity and the Anthropologist's Role
50:00 - Language, Grammar, and Perception in the Anthropocene
55:00 - The Impact of Digital Communication on Emotional Depth
1:00:00 - The Interplay of Desire and Cultural Exchange in Bhutan 

Key Takeaways:

• Anthropologists are like careful watchers of everyday people, learning from how they talk, move, and live to understand their lives.
• Refugees are like their own kind of observers, trying to understand a new culture and where they fit in it.
• Sharing stories is important for understanding pain, and different groups have different stories to explain what they go through.
• In understanding mental health and pain, Western medical ideas often take over, but we should listen to people's own stories.
• Poetry can help anthropologists explore feelings, experiences, and the small details of different cultures.
• How we speak and use language affects how we see the world, so it's important to pay attention to it.

About This Anthro Life This Anthro Life is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the human side of technology, culture, and business. Hosted by Adam Gamwell, we unravel fascinating narratives and connect them to the wider context of our lives. Tune in to https://thisanthrolife.org and subscribe to our Substack at https://thisanthrolife.substack.com for more captivating episodes and engaging content. 

Connect with Adrie Kusserow
Website: https://www.adriekusserow.com/ 
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kusserow-adrie-8a882ba 
Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/mreddingtoncfi 
Facebook: 3740anthropology,authentic,better,cultural,emotion,feelings,fieldwork,hearts,hidden,language,narratives,people,personal,poetry,reveal,storytelling,technology,touch,understand,wordsfalse10207fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-ethics-of-influence-and-conversation-with-michael-reddington--59114033
In this insightful episode of This Anthro Life, we delve into the intricate dynamics of communication, emphasizing the pivotal role of context. Drawing from his expertise in forensic interviewing, he illuminates how decoding body language, facial cues, and power dynamics can reveal deeper truths. Reddington highlights empathy as a linchpin for fostering honesty, acknowledging that people often resort to lies to evade repercussions. He underscores the potency of relinquishing control in conversations to nurture openness and cooperation. By reframing lies as valuable insights, he advocates for goal-oriented dialogues that prioritize understanding over judgment. Join us in this insightful conversation and explore the nuances of communication with Michael Reddington and unravel the secrets behind effective dialogue. 

Timestamps
00:00 Introduction to Michael Reddington and the art of conversation
04:16 The importance of power dynamics in conversations
12:05 The benefits of understanding why people lie
19:10 The power of achieving desired outcomes over being in control
26:45 The value of gathering information and letting it weed itself out
35:40 The impact of power differentials on trust and stress levels
44:05 The commitment and buy-in that comes from feeling like it's one's own decision
52:40 The discipline of listening method and its limitations
11:04 Importance of letting the conversation flow organically
38:02 The universality of the human experience in communication

Key Takeaways: 

• Context, including body language and non-verbal cues, is crucial for understanding the true meaning in conversations.
• Lies can reveal valuable insights into a person's motivations and concerns, allowing for deeper understanding.
• Power dynamics significantly impact conversations, and people are more likely to open up when they feel in control and psychologically safe.
• Setting clear goals and focusing on outcomes rather than personalities can lead to more productive dialogues.
• In the post-truth era, prioritizing outcomes and problem-solving may be more important than seeking objective truth.
• The Discipline Listening Method provides a framework for effective communication by emphasizing context, power dynamics, and goal setting.
• Empathy, curiosity, and a focus on mutual benefit are key to uncovering hidden truths and achieving desired outcomes through conversations.

About This Anthro Life:
This Anthro Life is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the human side of technology, culture, and business. Hosted by Adam Gamwell, we unravel fascinating narratives and connect them to the wider context of our lives. Tune in to https://thisanthrolife.org and subscribe to our Substack at https://thisanthrolife.substack.com for more captivating episodes and engaging content.

Connect with Michael Reddington
Website: https://michaelreddington.com/ 
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelreddingtoncfi 
Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/mreddingtoncfi  

Connect with This Anthro Life:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisanthrolife/ 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisanthrolife 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/this-anthro-life-podcast/ 
This Anthro Life website: https://www.thisanthrolife.org/ 
Substack blog: https://thisanthrolife.substack.com 

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59114033Wed, 20 Mar 2024 17:57:20 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCHow does understanding the psychology behind lying enhance our ability to unravel the truth in conversations? In this insightful episode of This Anthro Life, we delve into the intricate dynamics of communication, emphasizing the pivotal role of...
In this insightful episode of This Anthro Life, we delve into the intricate dynamics of communication, emphasizing the pivotal role of context. Drawing from his expertise in forensic interviewing, he illuminates how decoding body language, facial cues, and power dynamics can reveal deeper truths. Reddington highlights empathy as a linchpin for fostering honesty, acknowledging that people often resort to lies to evade repercussions. He underscores the potency of relinquishing control in conversations to nurture openness and cooperation. By reframing lies as valuable insights, he advocates for goal-oriented dialogues that prioritize understanding over judgment. Join us in this insightful conversation and explore the nuances of communication with Michael Reddington and unravel the secrets behind effective dialogue. 

Timestamps
00:00 Introduction to Michael Reddington and the art of conversation
04:16 The importance of power dynamics in conversations
12:05 The benefits of understanding why people lie
19:10 The power of achieving desired outcomes over being in control
26:45 The value of gathering information and letting it weed itself out
35:40 The impact of power differentials on trust and stress levels
44:05 The commitment and buy-in that comes from feeling like it's one's own decision
52:40 The discipline of listening method and its limitations
11:04 Importance of letting the conversation flow organically
38:02 The universality of the human experience in communication

Key Takeaways: 

• Context, including body language and non-verbal cues, is crucial for understanding the true meaning in conversations.
• Lies can reveal valuable insights into a person's motivations and concerns, allowing for deeper understanding.
• Power dynamics significantly impact conversations, and people are more likely to open up when they feel in control and psychologically safe.
• Setting clear goals and focusing on outcomes rather than personalities can lead to more productive dialogues.
• In the post-truth era, prioritizing outcomes and problem-solving may be more important than seeking objective truth.
• The Discipline Listening Method provides a framework for effective communication by emphasizing context, power dynamics, and goal setting.
• Empathy, curiosity, and a focus on mutual benefit are key to uncovering hidden truths and achieving desired outcomes through conversations.

About This Anthro Life:
This Anthro Life is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the human side of technology, culture, and business. Hosted by Adam Gamwell, we unravel fascinating narratives and connect them to the wider context of our lives. Tune in to https://thisanthrolife.org and subscribe to our Substack at https://thisanthrolife.substack.com for more captivating episodes and engaging content.

Connect with Michael Reddington
Website: https://michaelreddington.com/ 
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelreddingtoncfi 
Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/mreddingtoncfi  

Connect with This Anthro Life:
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In this compelling episode of This Anthro Life, the discussion delves into the multifaceted world of anthropology, academia, and personal development. Nethra Samarawickrema shares her perspective on topics ranging from the origins of anthropology to the challenges of fieldwork and knowledge production. Key themes include the importance of active listening in fieldwork, navigating the tension between academic pursuits and community respect, and the impact of nonviolent communication in scholarly and professional environments. Additionally, the conversation explores avenues for creativity, achieving work-life balance, and finding fulfillment outside academia, including alternative career paths like UX design and coaching. Join us in this awakening episode, you might reflect on your own experiences with academic research or personal growth journeys, and how they intersect with the broader themes discussed. 

Timestamp
04:03 - The importance of listening in fieldwork and the challenge of sharing stories.
01:21 - Difficulty returning from the field and feeling unmoored.
12:53 - Writer's block and reshaping thinking.
5:00 - Discovering the power of listening in conflict mediation.
21:43 - Tension between internal truth and external legitimacy.
27:19 - Creating space for messy, contradictory experiences.
29:03 - Transformative power of conversation and therapy.
36:07 - Designing a class focused on listening.
43:59 - Words flow when not afraid of judgment.
57:30 - Transforming spaces and reinventing lives.

Key Takeaways:
Anthropology emphasizes deep listening and situated perspectives for a unique understanding of diverse cultures and experiences.
Fieldwork involves letting go of preconceptions, immersing in the unknown and truly grasping the experiences of those under study.
onviolent communication fosters empathy by listening to others' needs, creating a safe space for authentic expression.
Design thinking underscores the importance of the creative process, encouraging exploration without judgment for new insights and solutions.
Creating safe spaces with deep listening is crucial for personal growth, meaningful relationships, and aligning work with values and passions.

About This Anthro Life:
This Anthro Life is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the human side of technology, culture, and business. Hosted by Adam Gamwell, we unravel fascinating narratives and connect them to the wider context of our lives.
Tune in to https://thisanthrolife.org and subscribe to our Substack at https://thisanthrolife.substack.com for more captivating episodes and engaging content. 

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Website: https://www.workwithnethra.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nethra_s/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nethra-samarawickrema-workwithnethra

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Substack blog: https://thisanthrolife.substack.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59048820Thu, 14 Mar 2024 19:30:16 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCHave you ever wondered how anthropology intersects with personal growth and academia? In this compelling episode of This Anthro Life, the discussion delves into the multifaceted world of anthropology, academia, and personal development. Nethra...
In this compelling episode of This Anthro Life, the discussion delves into the multifaceted world of anthropology, academia, and personal development. Nethra Samarawickrema shares her perspective on topics ranging from the origins of anthropology to the challenges of fieldwork and knowledge production. Key themes include the importance of active listening in fieldwork, navigating the tension between academic pursuits and community respect, and the impact of nonviolent communication in scholarly and professional environments. Additionally, the conversation explores avenues for creativity, achieving work-life balance, and finding fulfillment outside academia, including alternative career paths like UX design and coaching. Join us in this awakening episode, you might reflect on your own experiences with academic research or personal growth journeys, and how they intersect with the broader themes discussed. 

Timestamp
04:03 - The importance of listening in fieldwork and the challenge of sharing stories.
01:21 - Difficulty returning from the field and feeling unmoored.
12:53 - Writer's block and reshaping thinking.
5:00 - Discovering the power of listening in conflict mediation.
21:43 - Tension between internal truth and external legitimacy.
27:19 - Creating space for messy, contradictory experiences.
29:03 - Transformative power of conversation and therapy.
36:07 - Designing a class focused on listening.
43:59 - Words flow when not afraid of judgment.
57:30 - Transforming spaces and reinventing lives.

Key Takeaways:
Anthropology emphasizes deep listening and situated perspectives for a unique understanding of diverse cultures and experiences.
Fieldwork involves letting go of preconceptions, immersing in the unknown and truly grasping the experiences of those under study.
onviolent communication fosters empathy by listening to others' needs, creating a safe space for authentic expression.
Design thinking underscores the importance of the creative process, encouraging exploration without judgment for new insights and solutions.
Creating safe spaces with deep listening is crucial for personal growth, meaningful relationships, and aligning work with values and passions.

About This Anthro Life:
This Anthro Life is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the human side of technology, culture, and business. Hosted by Adam Gamwell, we unravel fascinating narratives and connect them to the wider context of our lives.
Tune in to https://thisanthrolife.org and subscribe to our Substack at https://thisanthrolife.substack.com for more captivating episodes and engaging content. 

Connect with Nethra Samarawickrema
Website: https://www.workwithnethra.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nethra_s/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nethra-samarawickrema-workwithnethra

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Substack blog: https://thisanthrolife.substack.com]]>3391academia,anthropology,art,challenges,communication,listening,nonviolent,perspectivefalse10205fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/investigating-superorganisms-and-the-collective-intelligence-of-humans--58963656
In this episode, we engage in a thought-provoking conversation with Byron Reese about the concept of superorganisms. Reese draws parallels between the structure and behavior of bees in a hive and the potential for humanity to function as a superorganism. He explores the idea that a collective entity, which he calls "Agora," could emerge from the collaboration and interconnectedness of individuals. Reese presents falsifiable hypotheses that support the existence of Agora and discusses the emergent properties and capabilities that could arise from such a superorganism. The conversation delves into the role of technology, the future of knowledge, and the potential for humanity to shape a more harmonious and evolved global society.
Join us in this engaging episode as we delve into the role of technology, the future of knowledge, and the potential for humanity to shape a more harmonious and evolved global society.

Timestamp
0:00 Blending into a larger entity and its impact on humanity.
1:42 The possibility of humans being a superorganism.
4:09 The concept of superorganisms and their implications.
8:51 Emergent properties of complex systems like Manhattan and the human body.
14:24 The evolution of knowledge storage and retrieval.
19:48 The future of knowledge and technology.
24:56 Individuality and conformity in a superorganism.
31:27 The possibility of life on other planets and the Gaia hypothesis.
37:46 Human progress and utopia.
42:39 AI, storytelling, and human connection.
47:21 Humanity as a superorganism and its implications.

Key Takeaways:

• Delve into the concept of humanity as a superorganism, challenging traditional ideas of individuality and exploring emergent properties seen in superorganisms like bee hives or cities.
• Examine the journey of knowledge storage from oral tradition to digital databases, and consider the impact of language models in consolidating human knowledge.
• Discuss the implications of emerging technologies such as Internet-connected sensors in capturing daily life experiences and enhancing human decision-making.
• Explore the balance between individuality and conformity within superorganisms, citing examples from hive-like societies and the notion of self-creation.
• Highlight the importance of cooperation within superorganisms, drawing parallels with bee colonies as a metaphor for human society and promoting interconnectedness through the "overview effect.
• Investigate the Gaia hypothesis and its implications for life on Earth, including the possibility of life on other planets and the Fermi Paradox.
• Assess human progress towards a utopian society, analyzing historical advancements in education, governance, and legal equality.
• Analyze the relationship between AI, storytelling, and human connection, considering the anthropomorphism of AI systems and our attitudes toward animal intelligence.
• Contemplate the potential evolution of humanity into a collective consciousness or singularity with technology, and the relevance of anthropology in this changing landscape.

About This Anthro Life This Anthro Life is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the human side of technology, culture, and business. Hosted by Adam Gamwell, we unravel fascinating narratives and connect them to the wider context of our lives. Tune in to https://thisanthrolife.org and subscribe to our Substack at https://thisanthrolife.substack.com for more captivating episodes and engaging content.

Connect with Byron Reese
Website: https://byronreese.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/byronreese/
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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/byronreese/

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This Anthro Life website: https://www.thisanthrolife.org/
Substack blog: https://thisanthrolife.substack.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58963656Thu, 07 Mar 2024 21:38:15 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCWhat fascinating parallels exist between the structure of bees in a hive and the potential for humanity to function as a superorganism? In this episode, we engage in a thought-provoking conversation with Byron Reese about the concept of...
In this episode, we engage in a thought-provoking conversation with Byron Reese about the concept of superorganisms. Reese draws parallels between the structure and behavior of bees in a hive and the potential for humanity to function as a superorganism. He explores the idea that a collective entity, which he calls "Agora," could emerge from the collaboration and interconnectedness of individuals. Reese presents falsifiable hypotheses that support the existence of Agora and discusses the emergent properties and capabilities that could arise from such a superorganism. The conversation delves into the role of technology, the future of knowledge, and the potential for humanity to shape a more harmonious and evolved global society.
Join us in this engaging episode as we delve into the role of technology, the future of knowledge, and the potential for humanity to shape a more harmonious and evolved global society.

Timestamp
0:00 Blending into a larger entity and its impact on humanity.
1:42 The possibility of humans being a superorganism.
4:09 The concept of superorganisms and their implications.
8:51 Emergent properties of complex systems like Manhattan and the human body.
14:24 The evolution of knowledge storage and retrieval.
19:48 The future of knowledge and technology.
24:56 Individuality and conformity in a superorganism.
31:27 The possibility of life on other planets and the Gaia hypothesis.
37:46 Human progress and utopia.
42:39 AI, storytelling, and human connection.
47:21 Humanity as a superorganism and its implications.

Key Takeaways:

• Delve into the concept of humanity as a superorganism, challenging traditional ideas of individuality and exploring emergent properties seen in superorganisms like bee hives or cities.
• Examine the journey of knowledge storage from oral tradition to digital databases, and consider the impact of language models in consolidating human knowledge.
• Discuss the implications of emerging technologies such as Internet-connected sensors in capturing daily life experiences and enhancing human decision-making.
• Explore the balance between individuality and conformity within superorganisms, citing examples from hive-like societies and the notion of self-creation.
• Highlight the importance of cooperation within superorganisms, drawing parallels with bee colonies as a metaphor for human society and promoting interconnectedness through the "overview effect.
• Investigate the Gaia hypothesis and its implications for life on Earth, including the possibility of life on other planets and the Fermi Paradox.
• Assess human progress towards a utopian society, analyzing historical advancements in education, governance, and legal equality.
• Analyze the relationship between AI, storytelling, and human connection, considering the anthropomorphism of AI systems and our attitudes toward animal intelligence.
• Contemplate the potential evolution of humanity into a collective consciousness or singularity with technology, and the relevance of anthropology in this changing landscape.

About This Anthro Life This Anthro Life is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the human side of technology, culture, and business. Hosted by Adam Gamwell, we unravel fascinating narratives and connect them to the wider context of our lives. Tune in to https://thisanthrolife.org and subscribe to our Substack at https://thisanthrolife.substack.com for more captivating episodes and engaging content.

Connect with Byron Reese
Website: https://byronreese.com/
Twitter: 3180bees,fascinating,function,hive,humanity,parallels,potential,structure,superorganism?false10204fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/turning-wounds-into-wisdom-the-power-of-storytelling-with-sussi-mattsson--58826641
In this riveting episode of This Anthro Life, we delve into the profound impact of acknowledging and reframing past trauma as the initial step toward healing. Through the wisdom letter writing method, we uncover the process of identifying life lessons learned, enabling a deeper understanding of core values and beliefs. Discover how sharing our stories brings hope, fosters collective healing, and transforms leadership styles in the workplace.Join us in this engaging episode as we delve into acknowledging and reframing past trauma as the pivotal first step toward healing.

Join us as we explore how sharing our stories brings hope and catalyzes collective healing, shaping our present and future. Together, we'll explore the profound impact of storytelling in creating a more empathetic and connected world.

Timestamps
0:00 Healing, leadership, and personal growth.
1:02 Healing through writing and acknowledging past traumas.
10:52 Healing through self-reflection and giving back.
4:39 Healing through storytelling and collective wisdom.
18:29 Storytelling, hope, and mental health.
23:25 Storytelling and leadership in the workplace.
29:11 Workplace trauma and leadership styles.
33:58 Using storytelling for personal growth and healing.

Key Takeaways

• It's essential to acknowledge past traumas to initiate the healing process effectively.
• Understanding how past experiences shape current self-awareness is crucial for personal growth.
• Transforming the story we tell ourselves about past pain is key to releasing it and moving forward positively.
• Viewing traumatic experiences through a different lens can uncover valuable life lessons and aid in healing.
• Following a structured process, like the 5-step letter writing method, provides a roadmap for healing and growth.
• Sharing personal stories not only aids in personal healing but also contributes to collective understanding and empathy.
• Storytelling, through various mediums, is a powerful tool for healing and connecting with others.
• Addressing past trauma in leaders is essential for personal and professional growth, impacting leadership style and workplace dynamics.

About This Anthro Life:
This Anthro Life is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the human side of technology, culture, and business. Hosted by Adam Gamwell, we unravel fascinating narratives and connect them to the wider context of our lives. Tune in to https://thisanthrolife.org and subscribe to our Substack at https://thisanthrolife.substack.com for more captivating episodes and engaging content.

Connect with Sussi Mattsson
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sussi_mattsson/
inkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sussi-mattsson-21279a3

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This Anthro Life website: https://www.thisanthrolife.org/
Substack blog: https://thisanthrolife.substack.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58826641Wed, 28 Feb 2024 16:00:02 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCHave you ever pondered how acknowledging and reframing past trauma could be transformative? In this riveting episode of This Anthro Life, we delve into the profound impact of acknowledging and reframing past trauma as the initial step toward healing....
In this riveting episode of This Anthro Life, we delve into the profound impact of acknowledging and reframing past trauma as the initial step toward healing. Through the wisdom letter writing method, we uncover the process of identifying life lessons learned, enabling a deeper understanding of core values and beliefs. Discover how sharing our stories brings hope, fosters collective healing, and transforms leadership styles in the workplace.Join us in this engaging episode as we delve into acknowledging and reframing past trauma as the pivotal first step toward healing.

Join us as we explore how sharing our stories brings hope and catalyzes collective healing, shaping our present and future. Together, we'll explore the profound impact of storytelling in creating a more empathetic and connected world.

Timestamps
0:00 Healing, leadership, and personal growth.
1:02 Healing through writing and acknowledging past traumas.
10:52 Healing through self-reflection and giving back.
4:39 Healing through storytelling and collective wisdom.
18:29 Storytelling, hope, and mental health.
23:25 Storytelling and leadership in the workplace.
29:11 Workplace trauma and leadership styles.
33:58 Using storytelling for personal growth and healing.

Key Takeaways

• It's essential to acknowledge past traumas to initiate the healing process effectively.
• Understanding how past experiences shape current self-awareness is crucial for personal growth.
• Transforming the story we tell ourselves about past pain is key to releasing it and moving forward positively.
• Viewing traumatic experiences through a different lens can uncover valuable life lessons and aid in healing.
• Following a structured process, like the 5-step letter writing method, provides a roadmap for healing and growth.
• Sharing personal stories not only aids in personal healing but also contributes to collective understanding and empathy.
• Storytelling, through various mediums, is a powerful tool for healing and connecting with others.
• Addressing past trauma in leaders is essential for personal and professional growth, impacting leadership style and workplace dynamics.

About This Anthro Life:
This Anthro Life is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the human side of technology, culture, and business. Hosted by Adam Gamwell, we unravel fascinating narratives and connect them to the wider context of our lives. Tune in to https://thisanthrolife.org and subscribe to our Substack at https://thisanthrolife.substack.com for more captivating episodes and engaging content.

Connect with Sussi Mattsson
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sussi_mattsson/
inkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sussi-mattsson-21279a3

Connect with This Anthro Life:
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisanthrolife
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/this-anthro-life-podcast/
This Anthro Life website: 2473changes,culture,gain,healing,outcome,pain,psychology,result,storytelling,wisdomfalse10203fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-impact-of-community-centered-preservation-on-micronesian-culture--58779001
Ashley in Micronesia collaborates with communities to identify research topics, stressing adaptability during fieldwork. Navigating linguistic intricacies, ethical dilemmas, and community preferences is essential while also promoting global recognition.

In this episode of This Anthro Life, we delve into the intricate duties of a cultural anthropologist in Micronesia. Using ethnographic approaches, cultural heritage is documented and safeguarded while meeting community requirements. Remaining flexible during fieldwork is paramount, adjusting to local timetables and events. The complexities of language, including bilingualism, demand careful interpretation. We explore the intersection of historical preservation and conservation, highlighting how ethnography informs comprehensive project planning. Qualitative data's significance and interpretation are underscored, advocating for anthropology's broader accessibility. Furthermore, we discuss the importance of international acknowledgment in cultural heritage preservation, emphasizing ethical considerations and community involvement. Through this endeavor, the necessity of prioritizing communities and ensuring their active participation in preservation endeavors is exemplified.

Timestamps
1:24 Ethnographic approach and community involvement in research
14:34 Language and code-switching in Micronesian cultures
24:58 Ashley's switch from applied linguistics to anthropology
32:20 The value of anthropology as a holistic discipline and the need for more examples of its integration
37:22 The need to consider the human component in metadata and the limitations of AI in capturing human interaction
42:33 Surprising aspects of being a cultural anthropologist in Micronesia
46:03 Bringing together various interests in anthropology
49:45 The systematic process of preparing UNESCO nominations
54:01 Ethical considerations in community involvement for UNESCO nominations
1:03:05 The impact of a dedicated Historic Preservation Officer and the importance of documentation

Key takeaways

• Understanding community needs informs culturally sensitive research and enhances the impact of preservation efforts.
• Recognizing and promoting the diverse cultural heritage of Micronesia is essential for its preservation and promotion.
• Prioritizing storytelling and knowledge transmission preserves Micronesian culture and fosters intergenerational understanding.
• Balancing international recognition with indigenous sacred lands requires careful ethical engagement with local communities.
• Effective cross-cultural communication and understanding cultural nuances are critical in navigating linguistic diversity during research.
• Flexibility in fieldwork schedules ensures meaningful community participation and engagement in preservation activities.
• Integrating tangible and intangible cultural elements in preservation strategies ensures comprehensive conservation efforts.
• Prioritizing qualitative data allows for a deeper understanding of cultural contexts, enriching preservation initiatives.
• Engaging in international recognition ethically involves ensuring community involvement and understanding for balanced preservation outcomes.

About This Anthro Life:
This Anthro Life is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the human side of technology, culture, and business. Hosted by Adam Gamwell, we unravel fascinating narratives and connect them to the wider context of our lives. Tune in to https://thisanthrolife.org and subscribe to our Substack at https://thisanthrolife.substack.com for more captivating episodes and engaging content.

Connect with Ashley Meredith
Website: https://nach.gov.fm/
Linkedin: https://fm.linkedin.com/in/ameredith1

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This Anthro Life website: https://www.thisanthrolife.org/
Substack blog: https://thisanthrolife.substack.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58779001Thu, 22 Feb 2024 17:00:02 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCHow is the delicate balance between recording Micronesian cultural heritage, addressing community needs, and gaining international acknowledgment for preservation endeavors managed? Ashley in Micronesia collaborates with communities to identify...
Ashley in Micronesia collaborates with communities to identify research topics, stressing adaptability during fieldwork. Navigating linguistic intricacies, ethical dilemmas, and community preferences is essential while also promoting global recognition.

In this episode of This Anthro Life, we delve into the intricate duties of a cultural anthropologist in Micronesia. Using ethnographic approaches, cultural heritage is documented and safeguarded while meeting community requirements. Remaining flexible during fieldwork is paramount, adjusting to local timetables and events. The complexities of language, including bilingualism, demand careful interpretation. We explore the intersection of historical preservation and conservation, highlighting how ethnography informs comprehensive project planning. Qualitative data's significance and interpretation are underscored, advocating for anthropology's broader accessibility. Furthermore, we discuss the importance of international acknowledgment in cultural heritage preservation, emphasizing ethical considerations and community involvement. Through this endeavor, the necessity of prioritizing communities and ensuring their active participation in preservation endeavors is exemplified.

Timestamps
1:24 Ethnographic approach and community involvement in research
14:34 Language and code-switching in Micronesian cultures
24:58 Ashley's switch from applied linguistics to anthropology
32:20 The value of anthropology as a holistic discipline and the need for more examples of its integration
37:22 The need to consider the human component in metadata and the limitations of AI in capturing human interaction
42:33 Surprising aspects of being a cultural anthropologist in Micronesia
46:03 Bringing together various interests in anthropology
49:45 The systematic process of preparing UNESCO nominations
54:01 Ethical considerations in community involvement for UNESCO nominations
1:03:05 The impact of a dedicated Historic Preservation Officer and the importance of documentation

Key takeaways

• Understanding community needs informs culturally sensitive research and enhances the impact of preservation efforts.
• Recognizing and promoting the diverse cultural heritage of Micronesia is essential for its preservation and promotion.
• Prioritizing storytelling and knowledge transmission preserves Micronesian culture and fosters intergenerational understanding.
• Balancing international recognition with indigenous sacred lands requires careful ethical engagement with local communities.
• Effective cross-cultural communication and understanding cultural nuances are critical in navigating linguistic diversity during research.
• Flexibility in fieldwork schedules ensures meaningful community participation and engagement in preservation activities.
• Integrating tangible and intangible cultural elements in preservation strategies ensures comprehensive conservation efforts.
• Prioritizing qualitative data allows for a deeper understanding of cultural contexts, enriching preservation initiatives.
• Engaging in international recognition ethically involves ensuring community involvement and understanding for balanced preservation outcomes.

About This Anthro Life:
This Anthro Life is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the human side of technology, culture, and business. Hosted by Adam Gamwell, we unravel fascinating narratives and connect them to the wider context of our lives. Tune in to https://thisanthrolife.org and subscribe to our Substack at 3915anthropology,business,community,cultural,culture,heritage,human,intelligence,podcast,technologyfalse10202fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-fight-to-save-cultural-memory-with-charles-henry--58706027
In this episode of This Anthro Life, we talk with Charles Henry, President of the Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR), about protecting our cultural heritage during challenges like climate change. Charles explains how CLIR supports institutions with resources and funding to make their projects more impactful globally. We stress the importance of storytelling in preserving cultural memory and the need for cooperation to tackle climate change. We also discuss how competitive models between business and academia fall short and how digital technologies can help bridge these gaps.

We discuss the serious threat climate change poses to our cultural heritage, including both physical artifacts and traditions. We talk about how things like rising sea levels, droughts, fires, and other climate-related events endanger our cultural history. Additionally, we mention the importance of digital technologies like the International Image Interoperability Framework (IIIF) in creating a neutral platform for collaboration and knowledge exchange, which is crucial for safeguarding cultural heritage against climate-related risks.Join us for an engaging and thought-provoking conversation with Charles Henry as we delve into the crucial topic of preserving our cultural heritage in the face of climate change. Discover how organizations like CLIR are making a global impact by providing resources and funding. Explore the power of storytelling in safeguarding cultural memory and the importance of cooperation in tackling climate challenges

Timestamps:

02:05 - Charles' Journey into Libraries and Digital Information
08:36 - Making Rare Materials Accessible: The Digitizing Hidden Collections Project
11:43 - Preserving Audiovisual Materials at Risk
12:16 - Building Networks in the GLAM Community
16:27 - Challenges Facing Higher Education Institutions
19:56 - The Importance of Collaboration in Strategic Plans
21:41 - Climate Crisis Threats to Cultural Heritage
29:39 - The Power of Storytelling in Driving Change
37:53 - Introduction to the International Image Interoperability Framework (IIIF)
45:12 - Technology's Role in Preserving Cultural Heritage

Key Takeaways:

• Climate change can damage cultural stuff like old things and traditions because of floods and bad weather.
• The Council on Library and Information Resources helps libraries save old things by giving them money and support.
• Stories can bring people together, but the internet makes it hard for people to work together.
• The Digital Library of the Middle East is a good example of how the internet can save old stuff from dangerous places.
• Standards like the International Image Interoperability Framework help people share and learn about old things online.

About This Anthro Life:
This Anthro Life is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the human side of technology, culture, and business. Hosted by Adam Gamwell, we unravel fascinating narratives and connect them to the wider context of our lives.
Tune in to https://thisanthrolife.org and subscribe to our Substack at https://thisanthrolife.substack.com for more captivating episodes and engaging content.

Connect with Charles Henry:
Website: https://www.clir.org/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-henry-7007048
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CLIRnews/

Connect with This Anthro Life:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisanthrolife/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisanthrolife
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/this-anthro-life-podcast/
This Anthro Life website: https://www.thisanthrolife.org/
Substack blog: https://thisanthrolife.substack.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58706027Fri, 16 Feb 2024 13:38:53 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCHow can we use CLIR's help to protect our cultural heritage during climate change? Could telling stories be a big help in keeping our culture alive? Why must we work together to fight climate change and save our heritage? And can technology bring...
In this episode of This Anthro Life, we talk with Charles Henry, President of the Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR), about protecting our cultural heritage during challenges like climate change. Charles explains how CLIR supports institutions with resources and funding to make their projects more impactful globally. We stress the importance of storytelling in preserving cultural memory and the need for cooperation to tackle climate change. We also discuss how competitive models between business and academia fall short and how digital technologies can help bridge these gaps.

We discuss the serious threat climate change poses to our cultural heritage, including both physical artifacts and traditions. We talk about how things like rising sea levels, droughts, fires, and other climate-related events endanger our cultural history. Additionally, we mention the importance of digital technologies like the International Image Interoperability Framework (IIIF) in creating a neutral platform for collaboration and knowledge exchange, which is crucial for safeguarding cultural heritage against climate-related risks.Join us for an engaging and thought-provoking conversation with Charles Henry as we delve into the crucial topic of preserving our cultural heritage in the face of climate change. Discover how organizations like CLIR are making a global impact by providing resources and funding. Explore the power of storytelling in safeguarding cultural memory and the importance of cooperation in tackling climate challenges

Timestamps:

02:05 - Charles' Journey into Libraries and Digital Information
08:36 - Making Rare Materials Accessible: The Digitizing Hidden Collections Project
11:43 - Preserving Audiovisual Materials at Risk
12:16 - Building Networks in the GLAM Community
16:27 - Challenges Facing Higher Education Institutions
19:56 - The Importance of Collaboration in Strategic Plans
21:41 - Climate Crisis Threats to Cultural Heritage
29:39 - The Power of Storytelling in Driving Change
37:53 - Introduction to the International Image Interoperability Framework (IIIF)
45:12 - Technology's Role in Preserving Cultural Heritage

Key Takeaways:

• Climate change can damage cultural stuff like old things and traditions because of floods and bad weather.
• The Council on Library and Information Resources helps libraries save old things by giving them money and support.
• Stories can bring people together, but the internet makes it hard for people to work together.
• The Digital Library of the Middle East is a good example of how the internet can save old stuff from dangerous places.
• Standards like the International Image Interoperability Framework help people share and learn about old things online.

About This Anthro Life:
This Anthro Life is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the human side of technology, culture, and business. Hosted by Adam Gamwell, we unravel fascinating narratives and connect them to the wider context of our lives.
Tune in to https://thisanthrolife.org and subscribe to our Substack at https://thisanthrolife.substack.com for more captivating episodes and engaging content.

Connect with Charles Henry:
Website: https://www.clir.org/
Linkedin: 2863business,change,climate,culture,heritage,protectingculturalheritage,technologyfalse10201fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-tech-the-future-of-funeral-services--58622764
In this episode of The Anthro Life, we delve into the intersection of technology and compassion in the field of end-of-life care. Faisal Abid, founder of Eirene Cremations, shares his journey from working in AI to revolutionizing the funeral industry by combining technology and empathy. We explore how Irene Cremations uses innovative tools like Funeral OS and Obituary Writer to streamline processes and empower families during the grieving process. Additionally, we discuss shifting cultural norms in end-of-life care and the potential future advancements in the industry.

The discussion Faisal Abid covers topics such as the use of technology to automate administrative tasks in the funeral industry, the development of AI tools to assist families in writing meaningful obituaries, and the importance of transparency and communication in end-of-life care. We also explore Irene Cremations' approach to providing flexible and personalized experiences for families, as well as the potential for technology to continue reshaping cultural norms surrounding end-of-life care.

Join us for an enlightening discussion on leveraging technology like AI and automation, that end-of-life care can become more compassionate, efficient, and meaningful, allowing funeral directors to focus on providing personalized care to families.


Timestamps:
00:02:10 Faisal shares his background in technology and AI.
00:04:45 Discussion on the early stages of AI development and the challenges faced.
00:07:17 The importance of understanding language models and their limitations.
00:09:25 Language models can be perceived as human-like, emphasizing the need for education on their functionality.
00:10:39 Language models have limits on the amount of input they can process.
00:12:51 Language models will not suddenly become human-level intelligence.
00:17:02 Potential emergence of artificial consciousness in language models.
00:20:25 Exploration of different ways to interact with language models beyond chat interfaces.
00:30:08 Automation in the death care industry allows funeral directors to focus on families and serve more families.
00:45:10 Introduction to the technical details of the propagation bug.


Key Takeaways:

• Technology should aid in fulfilling human needs, not replace them, emphasizing its role in enhancing, rather than supplanting, the human experience in end-of-life care.
• Integrating technology with compassion, as seen in Irene Cremations, redefines end-of-life care by providing efficient, personalized services that prioritize emotional support for families.
• Automation via technology streamlines funeral tasks, freeing professionals to focus on emotional support, and balancing efficiency with compassion in the delicate process of end-of-life care.
• Technology enables personalized, meaningful experiences, exemplified by Irene Cremations' tools, fostering deeper connections and honoring individual lives sensitively in the context of end-of-life care.
• Adapting to shifting cultural norms, like personalized celebrations of life, with technological flexibility, allows funeral homes to meet evolving preferences and provide more tailored services to families.
• Technology fosters transparent, real-time communication, crucial in end-of-life care, building trust and offering reassurance to families during the emotionally challenging process of bidding farewell to loved ones.
• Overcoming obstacles, such as regulatory hurdles and trust in new technologies, is essential. Embracing change and innovative solutions can lead to positive transformations in end-of-life care, benefiting families profoundly

About This Anthro Life This Anthro Life is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the human side of technology, culture, and business. Hosted by Adam Gamwell, we unravel fascinating narratives and connect them to the wider context of our lives. Tune in to https://thisanthrolife.org and subscribe to our Substack at https://thisanthrolife.substack.com for more captivating episodes and engaging content.

Connect with Faisal Abid:
Website: https://eirenecremations.com/
Linkedin: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/faisalabid
Twitter: https://x.com/FaisalAbid?s=20

Connect with This Anthro Life:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisanthrolife/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisanthrolife
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/this-anthro-life-podcast/
This Anthro Life website: https://www.thisanthrolife.org/
Substack blog: https://thisanthrolife.substack.com

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58622764Fri, 09 Feb 2024 15:00:02 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCHow is technology transforming end-of-life care experiences, and why are AI and automation crucial in reshaping the funeral industry? In what ways are cultural norms around grieving shifting, and what does the future hold for personalized and...
In this episode of The Anthro Life, we delve into the intersection of technology and compassion in the field of end-of-life care. Faisal Abid, founder of Eirene Cremations, shares his journey from working in AI to revolutionizing the funeral industry by combining technology and empathy. We explore how Irene Cremations uses innovative tools like Funeral OS and Obituary Writer to streamline processes and empower families during the grieving process. Additionally, we discuss shifting cultural norms in end-of-life care and the potential future advancements in the industry.

The discussion Faisal Abid covers topics such as the use of technology to automate administrative tasks in the funeral industry, the development of AI tools to assist families in writing meaningful obituaries, and the importance of transparency and communication in end-of-life care. We also explore Irene Cremations' approach to providing flexible and personalized experiences for families, as well as the potential for technology to continue reshaping cultural norms surrounding end-of-life care.

Join us for an enlightening discussion on leveraging technology like AI and automation, that end-of-life care can become more compassionate, efficient, and meaningful, allowing funeral directors to focus on providing personalized care to families.


Timestamps:
00:02:10 Faisal shares his background in technology and AI.
00:04:45 Discussion on the early stages of AI development and the challenges faced.
00:07:17 The importance of understanding language models and their limitations.
00:09:25 Language models can be perceived as human-like, emphasizing the need for education on their functionality.
00:10:39 Language models have limits on the amount of input they can process.
00:12:51 Language models will not suddenly become human-level intelligence.
00:17:02 Potential emergence of artificial consciousness in language models.
00:20:25 Exploration of different ways to interact with language models beyond chat interfaces.
00:30:08 Automation in the death care industry allows funeral directors to focus on families and serve more families.
00:45:10 Introduction to the technical details of the propagation bug.


Key Takeaways:

• Technology should aid in fulfilling human needs, not replace them, emphasizing its role in enhancing, rather than supplanting, the human experience in end-of-life care.
• Integrating technology with compassion, as seen in Irene Cremations, redefines end-of-life care by providing efficient, personalized services that prioritize emotional support for families.
• Automation via technology streamlines funeral tasks, freeing professionals to focus on emotional support, and balancing efficiency with compassion in the delicate process of end-of-life care.
• Technology enables personalized, meaningful experiences, exemplified by Irene Cremations' tools, fostering deeper connections and honoring individual lives sensitively in the context of end-of-life care.
• Adapting to shifting cultural norms, like personalized celebrations of life, with technological flexibility, allows funeral homes to meet evolving preferences and provide more tailored services to families.
• Technology fosters transparent, real-time communication, crucial in end-of-life care, building trust and offering reassurance to families during the emotionally challenging process of bidding farewell to loved ones.
• Overcoming obstacles, such as regulatory hurdles and trust in new technologies, is essential. Embracing change and...]]>3362ai,anhtropology,automation,care,end-of-life,experiences,funeral,reshaping,technology,transformingfalse10200fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/black-grief-white-grievance-power-loss-and-political-mobilization-in-america--58514722
  In this insightful episode, we unravel the intricate dynamics of racial politics in the U.S. Democracy's inherent tension and the intersection of black grief and white grievance take center stage, shaping political activism. We explore the personal costs of activism through figures like Mamie Till-Mobley and Erica Garner, challenging expectations on black communities. Beyond sensationalized violence, the episode emphasizes everyday black experiences, humanizing individuals and urging a broadened perspective. As the 2024 election looms, it reflects on the persistent influence of white grievance and hopeful movements like Occupy Wall Street. "Echoes of Change" calls for collective efforts to address unequal power distribution and create a more inclusive democracy that honors the diverse experiences of its citizens.
  
  Join this conversion as we delve into the complex dynamics of black grief and white grievance with Dr. Juliet Hooker. Discover how loss shapes our political landscape and the implications for a more inclusive democracy. we explore the intersection of race, politics, and loss in this episode with Dr. Juliet Hooker, as she shares her groundbreaking research on black grief and white grievance, offering valuable insights into our current racial politics.
  
  Timestamps:
  05:33 - Juliet Hooker's journey into political science and focus on race and politics
  09:38 - Introduction to the main topics of the book: black grief and white grievance
  13:19 - Discussion on white grievance as a response to perceived or real harm
  18:32 - Reflection on the need to give Black people the ability to be fully human
  23:32 - Resisting the expectation to move from grief to activism quickly
  29:30 - Highlighting the importance of telling quotidian stories and humanizing individuals
  34:40 - Tension between black voters and the Democratic Party
  38:43 - Examples of big thinking and social movements
  
  
  Key Takeaways:
  
  • Democracy involves inevitable losses, requiring acknowledgment for a more equitable society.
  • Black grief and white grievance shape contemporary US racial politics, with black grief driving activism and white grievance stemming from perceived harm.
  • Recognizing the unequal burden on black communities as sacrificial political heroes is crucial, necessitating space for grief without immediate pressure for activism.
  • Black Grief and White Grievance: The Politics of Loss" explores these dynamics, emphasizing the catalyzing role of black grief and the fear-driven nature of white grievance.
  • Acknowledging the toll on activists like Mamie Till-Mobley and Erica Garner is crucial, challenging the expectation for constant black leadership in activism.
  • Moving beyond sensationalized violence, recognizing ordinary aspects of black lives, such as Eric Garner's work, shifts the narrative from death to life.
  • Despite white grievance's impact, hope lies in movements like Occupy Wall Street and the Movement for Black Lives, contingent on addressing the unequal distribution of political power.
  
  Connect with Dr. Juliet Hooker:
  Twitter: https://twitter.com/creoleprof
  Website: https://juliethooker.com/about/
  
  Connect with This Anthro Life:
  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisanthrolife/
  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisanthrolife
  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/this-anthro-life-podcast/
  This Anthro Life website: https://www.thisanthrolife.org/
  Substack blog: https://thisanthrolife.substack.com
  ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58514722Wed, 31 Jan 2024 16:11:41 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCWhy does democracy inherently involve loss, and how do black grief and white grievance shape the intricate landscape of contemporary racial politics in the United States? In this insightful episode, we unravel the intricate dynamics of racial...
  In this insightful episode, we unravel the intricate dynamics of racial politics in the U.S. Democracy's inherent tension and the intersection of black grief and white grievance take center stage, shaping political activism. We explore the personal costs of activism through figures like Mamie Till-Mobley and Erica Garner, challenging expectations on black communities. Beyond sensationalized violence, the episode emphasizes everyday black experiences, humanizing individuals and urging a broadened perspective. As the 2024 election looms, it reflects on the persistent influence of white grievance and hopeful movements like Occupy Wall Street. "Echoes of Change" calls for collective efforts to address unequal power distribution and create a more inclusive democracy that honors the diverse experiences of its citizens.
  
  Join this conversion as we delve into the complex dynamics of black grief and white grievance with Dr. Juliet Hooker. Discover how loss shapes our political landscape and the implications for a more inclusive democracy. we explore the intersection of race, politics, and loss in this episode with Dr. Juliet Hooker, as she shares her groundbreaking research on black grief and white grievance, offering valuable insights into our current racial politics.
  
  Timestamps:
  05:33 - Juliet Hooker's journey into political science and focus on race and politics
  09:38 - Introduction to the main topics of the book: black grief and white grievance
  13:19 - Discussion on white grievance as a response to perceived or real harm
  18:32 - Reflection on the need to give Black people the ability to be fully human
  23:32 - Resisting the expectation to move from grief to activism quickly
  29:30 - Highlighting the importance of telling quotidian stories and humanizing individuals
  34:40 - Tension between black voters and the Democratic Party
  38:43 - Examples of big thinking and social movements
  
  
  Key Takeaways:
  
  • Democracy involves inevitable losses, requiring acknowledgment for a more equitable society.
  • Black grief and white grievance shape contemporary US racial politics, with black grief driving activism and white grievance stemming from perceived harm.
  • Recognizing the unequal burden on black communities as sacrificial political heroes is crucial, necessitating space for grief without immediate pressure for activism.
  • Black Grief and White Grievance: The Politics of Loss" explores these dynamics, emphasizing the catalyzing role of black grief and the fear-driven nature of white grievance.
  • Acknowledging the toll on activists like Mamie Till-Mobley and Erica Garner is crucial, challenging the expectation for constant black leadership in activism.
  • Moving beyond sensationalized violence, recognizing ordinary aspects of black lives, such as Eric Garner's work, shifts the narrative from death to life.
  • Despite white grievance's impact, hope lies in movements like Occupy Wall Street and the Movement for Black Lives, contingent on addressing the unequal distribution of political power.
  
  Connect with Dr. Juliet Hooker:
  Twitter: https://twitter.com/creoleprof
  Website: https://juliethooker.com/about/
  
  Connect with This Anthro Life:
  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisanthrolife/
  Facebook: 10199fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-ethnographic-research-is-shaping-the-future-of-insight-in-business-and-technology--58444364
  In this thought-provoking episode of This Anthro Life,Oliver explores the fusion of social sciences and business, sharing his journey from psychology to incorporating anthropology at Ipsos. He emphasizes the importance of merging disciplines for a deeper understanding of human behavior in the corporate world, advocating for revisiting foundational research frameworks and creating tailored ones.
  
  Oliver addresses challenges in translating academic language to business-friendly terms and highlights storytelling's crucial role in effective idea dissemination. The integration of psychology and anthropology insights enables businesses to comprehend human behavior, fostering innovation and informed decisions. The episode reveals the transformative impact of the evolving world, where interconnectedness and technological advancements shape human behavior. Oliver discusses the risks and benefits of applying behavioral science in business, stressing ethical considerations.
  
  Join the conversation to learn more about collective effervescence in human culture, a connection that eludes technology's grasp. Oliver's insights provide a roadmap for businesses navigating the evolving landscape, emphasizing a holistic approach rooted in social science principles.
  
  Timestamps:
  01:19 - Oliver discusses the challenge of bringing social sciences into business
  05:42 - The importance of rephrasing academic language for business communication
  09:15 - The need for anthropology to improve its PR
  14:41 - Examples of behavioral interventions that had unintended consequences
  17:16 - The predictive drivers of behavior and the narcissism of small differences
  20:10 - Applying behavioral prediction in business and marketing
  26:57 - Importance of in-person ethnographic research
  32:22 - Gen Z's drinking habits and the impact of surveillance
  37:58 - The barrier created by technology in sharing experiences
  44:05 - The plausibility of AI answers and the danger of fat thinking
  
  Key Takeaways:
  
  • Incorporate social sciences, particularly anthropology, for understanding human behavior in a changing world.
  • Visit and adapt behavioral science frameworks, recognizing their social science roots.
  • Reframe academic language in business research to resonate with stakeholders.
  • Understand connections between people for predicting and shaping future trends.
  • Use ethnographic research for a profound understanding of culture and human behavior.
  • Exercise caution in applying behavioral science, acknowledging its limitations and potential unintended consequences.
  • Consider the impact of AI on human behavior, balancing its benefits with potential dangers and emphasizing fact-checking.
  • Preserve technology-free spaces for fostering human connection and collective experiences.
  
  Connect with Oliver Sweet:
  Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliver-sweet-73671018/?originalSubdomain=uk
  Website: https://www.ipsos.com/en/listen-us-selection-ipsos-finest-podcasts
  
  Connect with This Anthro Life:
  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisanthrolife/
  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisanthrolife
  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/this-anthro-life-podcast/
  This Anthro Life website: https://www.thisanthrolife.org/
  Substack blog: https://thisanthrolife.substack.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58444364Thu, 25 Jan 2024 13:50:14 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCHow can businesses effectively integrate insights from social sciences like psychology and anthropology to gain a deeper understanding of human behavior, and how might this integration impact decision-making and innovation within the corporate world?...
  In this thought-provoking episode of This Anthro Life,Oliver explores the fusion of social sciences and business, sharing his journey from psychology to incorporating anthropology at Ipsos. He emphasizes the importance of merging disciplines for a deeper understanding of human behavior in the corporate world, advocating for revisiting foundational research frameworks and creating tailored ones.
  
  Oliver addresses challenges in translating academic language to business-friendly terms and highlights storytelling's crucial role in effective idea dissemination. The integration of psychology and anthropology insights enables businesses to comprehend human behavior, fostering innovation and informed decisions. The episode reveals the transformative impact of the evolving world, where interconnectedness and technological advancements shape human behavior. Oliver discusses the risks and benefits of applying behavioral science in business, stressing ethical considerations.
  
  Join the conversation to learn more about collective effervescence in human culture, a connection that eludes technology's grasp. Oliver's insights provide a roadmap for businesses navigating the evolving landscape, emphasizing a holistic approach rooted in social science principles.
  
  Timestamps:
  01:19 - Oliver discusses the challenge of bringing social sciences into business
  05:42 - The importance of rephrasing academic language for business communication
  09:15 - The need for anthropology to improve its PR
  14:41 - Examples of behavioral interventions that had unintended consequences
  17:16 - The predictive drivers of behavior and the narcissism of small differences
  20:10 - Applying behavioral prediction in business and marketing
  26:57 - Importance of in-person ethnographic research
  32:22 - Gen Z's drinking habits and the impact of surveillance
  37:58 - The barrier created by technology in sharing experiences
  44:05 - The plausibility of AI answers and the danger of fat thinking
  
  Key Takeaways:
  
  • Incorporate social sciences, particularly anthropology, for understanding human behavior in a changing world.
  • Visit and adapt behavioral science frameworks, recognizing their social science roots.
  • Reframe academic language in business research to resonate with stakeholders.
  • Understand connections between people for predicting and shaping future trends.
  • Use ethnographic research for a profound understanding of culture and human behavior.
  • Exercise caution in applying behavioral science, acknowledging its limitations and potential unintended consequences.
  • Consider the impact of AI on human behavior, balancing its benefits with potential dangers and emphasizing fact-checking.
  • Preserve technology-free spaces for fostering human connection and collective experiences.
  
  Connect with Oliver Sweet:
  Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliver-sweet-73671018/?originalSubdomain=uk
  Website: https://www.ipsos.com/en/listen-us-selection-ipsos-finest-podcasts
  
  Connect with This Anthro Life:
  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisanthrolife/
  Facebook: 10198fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-taboo-to-understanding-carol-queen-s-advocacy-for-sex-positive-mindset--58331884
  In this captivating episode of This Anthro Life, we engage in a captivating conversation with Carol Queen, a renowned sexologist and advocate for sex positivity. Carol delves into her personal journey within the realm of sexology, emphasizing the imperative nature of embracing and understanding our sexuality. She unravels the historical influences on societal attitudes towards sex and passionately advocates for open discussions on sexual orientation, pleasure, and diversity.
  This episode explores the impact of shame on limiting our comprehension of diverse sexual experiences and underscores the power of community, the role of play and toys in sexual exploration, and the overarching importance of a sex-positive mindset for a more inclusive society.
  
  Join me in this thought-provoking conversation with Carol Queen as we explore the history of sexology and the power of sex positivity. Learn how embracing diversity and pleasure can lead to a more compassionate and understanding society.
  
  Timestamps:
  
  00:00 - Introduction and background of guest
  05:19 - Guest's journey into the world of sexology
  12:30 - Importance of connecting with others and forming communities
  19:34 - Navigating personal identity in relation to societal norms
  27:31 - Breaking down shame and the importance of open conversations
  33:16 - Suggests taking a class to learn about sexuality and gender
  40:44 - Discusses the importance of understanding history in relation to sexuality and gender
  48:27 - Highlights the need to address shame and engage in open conversations
  56:24 - Emphasizes the relevance of anthropology and sociology in addressing societal issues
  1:04:07 - The societal control and diverse perspectives on sex, partnership, and identity
  
  Key Takeaways:
  
  • Embracing and understanding our sexuality is essential for personal growth and well-being.
  • Historical influences significantly shape societal attitudes towards sex and sexual orientation.
  • Shame can impede open conversations about sex, restricting our acceptance of diverse sexual experiences.
  • Sex positivity fosters a healthy and inclusive approach to sex, prioritizing pleasure, consent, and diversity.
  • Play and toys are valuable tools for sexual exploration and self-discovery, contributing to a fulfilling and enriching sexual journey.
  
  Connect with Carol Queen:
  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolq1
  Website: https://carolqueen.com/
  Her Book: Good Vibrations Sex Doctor, Staff Sexologist Dr. Carol Queen - GoodVibes.com
  
  Connect with This Anthro Life:
  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisanthrolife/
  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisanthrolife
  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/this-anthro-life-podcast/
  This Anthro Life website: https://www.thisanthrolife.org/
  Substack blog: https://thisanthrolife.substack.com
  ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58331884Wed, 17 Jan 2024 17:30:01 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCHave you considered the untold stories in our perceptions of sexuality? How do community strength, the role of play and toys in sexual exploration, and the promotion of sex positivity, as seen through Carol's insights, contribute to fostering a more...
  In this captivating episode of This Anthro Life, we engage in a captivating conversation with Carol Queen, a renowned sexologist and advocate for sex positivity. Carol delves into her personal journey within the realm of sexology, emphasizing the imperative nature of embracing and understanding our sexuality. She unravels the historical influences on societal attitudes towards sex and passionately advocates for open discussions on sexual orientation, pleasure, and diversity.
  This episode explores the impact of shame on limiting our comprehension of diverse sexual experiences and underscores the power of community, the role of play and toys in sexual exploration, and the overarching importance of a sex-positive mindset for a more inclusive society.
  
  Join me in this thought-provoking conversation with Carol Queen as we explore the history of sexology and the power of sex positivity. Learn how embracing diversity and pleasure can lead to a more compassionate and understanding society.
  
  Timestamps:
  
  00:00 - Introduction and background of guest
  05:19 - Guest's journey into the world of sexology
  12:30 - Importance of connecting with others and forming communities
  19:34 - Navigating personal identity in relation to societal norms
  27:31 - Breaking down shame and the importance of open conversations
  33:16 - Suggests taking a class to learn about sexuality and gender
  40:44 - Discusses the importance of understanding history in relation to sexuality and gender
  48:27 - Highlights the need to address shame and engage in open conversations
  56:24 - Emphasizes the relevance of anthropology and sociology in addressing societal issues
  1:04:07 - The societal control and diverse perspectives on sex, partnership, and identity
  
  Key Takeaways:
  
  • Embracing and understanding our sexuality is essential for personal growth and well-being.
  • Historical influences significantly shape societal attitudes towards sex and sexual orientation.
  • Shame can impede open conversations about sex, restricting our acceptance of diverse sexual experiences.
  • Sex positivity fosters a healthy and inclusive approach to sex, prioritizing pleasure, consent, and diversity.
  • Play and toys are valuable tools for sexual exploration and self-discovery, contributing to a fulfilling and enriching sexual journey.
  
  Connect with Carol Queen:
  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolq1
  Website: https://carolqueen.com/
  Her Book: Good Vibrations Sex Doctor, Staff Sexologist Dr. Carol Queen - GoodVibes.com
  
  Connect with This Anthro Life:
  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisanthrolife/
  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisanthrolife
  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/this-anthro-life-podcast/
  This Anthro Life website: https://www.thisanthrolife.org/
  Substack blog: 4077anthropology,communitystrenght,orientation,sex,sexeducation,sexology,sexpositive,sexual,socialogyfalse10197fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/redefining-accessibility-inclusion-and-human-rights-with-victor-pineda--58255458
  The conversation touches upon themes of empowerment, the courage to pose meaningful questions, and the proactive endeavor to craft a better world through the avenues of technology, innovation, and inclusive governance. The far-reaching implications of this dialogue resonate with a compelling call for a societal shift towards inclusivity, diversity appreciation, and the empowerment of all individuals to thrive.
  Join us as they explore the themes of accessibility, disability rights, and human potential through the lens of a thought-provoking conversation with Victor Pineda at This Anthro Life and get to know the human potential.
  
  Timestamp
  
  00:00:00 Disability rights, human rights, and personal identity.
  00:02:00 Individuality, freedom, and empowerment.
  00:08:56 Disability, aspirations, and design.
  00:16:01 Objective and subjective experiences of flourishing in a chaotic world.
  00:24:56 Playfulness and unlocking human potential.
  00:30:05 Using technology for social impact and inclusivity.
  00:37:05 Anthropology, accessibility, and governance.
  00:40:55 Inclusive design in cities with a focus on accessibility and human rights.
  
  
  Key Takeaways:
  
  • Recognition of the tapestry of human emotions and the pursuit of freedom.
  • Challenging assumptions about disability and redefining notions of worth.
  • Empowerment through the courage to ask meaningful questions.
  • Designing a better world through technology, innovation, and inclusive governance.
  • The potential for transformative impact on cities, institutions, and society.
  • Embracing playfulness and curiosity for innovative solutions and positive experiences.
  • The ongoing dialogue for a just and inclusive world amplifies marginalized voices.
  Connect with Victor PinedaLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victorpineda
  Website: https://www.pinedafoundation.org/index.html
  
  Connect with This Anthro Life:
  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisanthrolife/
  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisanthrolife
  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/this-anthro-life-podcast/
  This Anthro Life website: https://www.thisanthrolife.org/
  Substack blog: https://thisanthrolife.substack.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58255458Thu, 11 Jan 2024 16:00:03 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCHow does the interplay between big systems-level questions and fundamental human questions in accessibility, disability rights, and human potential? In this captivating episode of This Anthro Life, we embark on a profound exploration of accessibility,...
  The conversation touches upon themes of empowerment, the courage to pose meaningful questions, and the proactive endeavor to craft a better world through the avenues of technology, innovation, and inclusive governance. The far-reaching implications of this dialogue resonate with a compelling call for a societal shift towards inclusivity, diversity appreciation, and the empowerment of all individuals to thrive.
  Join us as they explore the themes of accessibility, disability rights, and human potential through the lens of a thought-provoking conversation with Victor Pineda at This Anthro Life and get to know the human potential.
  
  Timestamp
  
  00:00:00 Disability rights, human rights, and personal identity.
  00:02:00 Individuality, freedom, and empowerment.
  00:08:56 Disability, aspirations, and design.
  00:16:01 Objective and subjective experiences of flourishing in a chaotic world.
  00:24:56 Playfulness and unlocking human potential.
  00:30:05 Using technology for social impact and inclusivity.
  00:37:05 Anthropology, accessibility, and governance.
  00:40:55 Inclusive design in cities with a focus on accessibility and human rights.
  
  
  Key Takeaways:
  
  • Recognition of the tapestry of human emotions and the pursuit of freedom.
  • Challenging assumptions about disability and redefining notions of worth.
  • Empowerment through the courage to ask meaningful questions.
  • Designing a better world through technology, innovation, and inclusive governance.
  • The potential for transformative impact on cities, institutions, and society.
  • Embracing playfulness and curiosity for innovative solutions and positive experiences.
  • The ongoing dialogue for a just and inclusive world amplifies marginalized voices.
  Connect with Victor PinedaLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victorpineda
  Website: https://www.pinedafoundation.org/index.html
  
  Connect with This Anthro Life:
  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisanthrolife/
  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisanthrolife
  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/this-anthro-life-podcast/
  This Anthro Life website: https://www.thisanthrolife.org/
  Substack blog: https://thisanthrolife.substack.com]]>2756accessibility,disability,humanrightsfalse10196fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-chaos-to-clarity-how-to-challenge-misinformation-with-james-mawhinney--58200657
  In this thought-provoking episode of This Anthro Life, we delve deep into the chaotic world of misinformation and its potential existential threats. Our guest, James Mawhinney, founder of Media.com, shares his personal and harrowing journey through the eye of a misinformation storm that led to the creation of his platform, which aims to counteract the spread of misinformation and provide a space for individuals and organizations to manage their narratives and reputations.James recounts the story of his investment company, which, after successfully raising a significant amount of capital and investing in a diversified portfolio, faced a catastrophic turn of events.We discuss the broader implications of misinformation in today's digital age, where the speed and scale at which false information can spread pose significant risks to society. James argues that misinformation, exacerbated by artificial intelligence, is a greater threat than climate change due to its potential to cause immediate and widespread harm.
  
  The conversation also touches on the future of media and the coexistence of traditional media, social media, and new platforms like Media.com. James envisions a world where these platforms work in tandem to provide a more organized and credible information landscape, akin to a well-structured courtroom where both sides of a story can be heard.
  Join us as we discuss the growing threat of online misinformation with James Mawhinney at This Anthro Life and get to know how the spread of misinformation poses an existential threat to society!
  
  
  Timestamps:
  00:00:00 - Introduction to Misinformation and Media.com
  00:01:13 - James Mawhinney's Backstory and the Birth of Media.com
  00:11:51 - The Speed and Impact of Misinformation
  00:17:32 - Addressing Misinformation: The Role of Media.com
  00:22:26 - Business Model and Vision of Media.com
  00:30:54 - The Need for Verified Information Sources
  00:38:16 - Coexistence of Traditional and New Media Platforms
  00:40:42 - Engaging with Media.com for Accurate Information Sharing
  00:44:07 - Brand Management and Credibility on Media.com
  00:46:11 - Media.com's Launch and Future Plans
  00:48:04 - Closing Remarks and Reflections
  
  Key Takeaways:
  
  • Misinformation poses an existential threat to society, spreading rapidly and causing significant harm.
  • The speed at which information spreads on the internet and social media platforms is a major challenge in combating misinformation.
  • Media.com was founded as a platform dedicated to countering misinformation and giving individuals and businesses the opportunity to respond and fight back.
  • The platform aims to provide a safe space for individuals and businesses to respond to misinformation and share their official positions.
  • Verification is a crucial aspect of Media.com, ensuring that profiles are authentic and credible.
  • The platform aims to coexist with traditional media and social media, offering a centralized location for verified information.
  • Businesses are increasingly concerned about their brand management and the credibility of the platforms they associate with.
  
  
  Connect with James Mawhinney
  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesmawhinney1/
  Website: https://www.jamesmawhinney.com/
  
  Connect with This Anthro Life:
  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisanthrolife/
  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisanthrolife
  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/this-anthro-life-podcast/
  This Anthro Life website: https://www.thisanthrolife.org/
  Substack blog: https://thisanthrolife.substack.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58200657Thu, 04 Jan 2024 20:30:02 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCWhat are the consequences of misinformation on personal relationships, business operations, and regulatory decisions? And how does the spread of misinformation pose an existential threat to society as a whole? What role does artificial intelligence...
  In this thought-provoking episode of This Anthro Life, we delve deep into the chaotic world of misinformation and its potential existential threats. Our guest, James Mawhinney, founder of Media.com, shares his personal and harrowing journey through the eye of a misinformation storm that led to the creation of his platform, which aims to counteract the spread of misinformation and provide a space for individuals and organizations to manage their narratives and reputations.James recounts the story of his investment company, which, after successfully raising a significant amount of capital and investing in a diversified portfolio, faced a catastrophic turn of events.We discuss the broader implications of misinformation in today's digital age, where the speed and scale at which false information can spread pose significant risks to society. James argues that misinformation, exacerbated by artificial intelligence, is a greater threat than climate change due to its potential to cause immediate and widespread harm.
  
  The conversation also touches on the future of media and the coexistence of traditional media, social media, and new platforms like Media.com. James envisions a world where these platforms work in tandem to provide a more organized and credible information landscape, akin to a well-structured courtroom where both sides of a story can be heard.
  Join us as we discuss the growing threat of online misinformation with James Mawhinney at This Anthro Life and get to know how the spread of misinformation poses an existential threat to society!
  
  
  Timestamps:
  00:00:00 - Introduction to Misinformation and Media.com
  00:01:13 - James Mawhinney's Backstory and the Birth of Media.com
  00:11:51 - The Speed and Impact of Misinformation
  00:17:32 - Addressing Misinformation: The Role of Media.com
  00:22:26 - Business Model and Vision of Media.com
  00:30:54 - The Need for Verified Information Sources
  00:38:16 - Coexistence of Traditional and New Media Platforms
  00:40:42 - Engaging with Media.com for Accurate Information Sharing
  00:44:07 - Brand Management and Credibility on Media.com
  00:46:11 - Media.com's Launch and Future Plans
  00:48:04 - Closing Remarks and Reflections
  
  Key Takeaways:
  
  • Misinformation poses an existential threat to society, spreading rapidly and causing significant harm.
  • The speed at which information spreads on the internet and social media platforms is a major challenge in combating misinformation.
  • Media.com was founded as a platform dedicated to countering misinformation and giving individuals and businesses the opportunity to respond and fight back.
  • The platform aims to provide a safe space for individuals and businesses to respond to misinformation and share their official positions.
  • Verification is a crucial aspect of Media.com, ensuring that profiles are authentic and credible.
  • The platform aims to coexist with traditional media and social media, offering a centralized location for verified information.
  • Businesses are increasingly concerned about their brand management and the credibility of the platforms they associate with.
  
  
  Connect with James Mawhinney
  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesmawhinney1/
  Website: https://www.jamesmawhinney.com/
  
  Connect with This Anthro Life:
  Instagram: 2990clarity,digitalage,medialiteracy,misinformationfalse10193fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-path-to-long-term-happiness-a-new-theory-on-mental-health-and-neurodiversity--58132423
  In this episode of This Anthro Life, we dive into a new perspective on mental health and well-being and how traditional models of mental illness focus only on treatment, not optimization of wellness. Ryan's work, which is detailed in his new book "Become Who You Are," offers a fresh perspective on how ancient philosophy and modern psychology intersect to address issues like anxiety and depression. He introduces the concept of "virtue signaling theory," which views traits like courage and compassion as evolutionary adaptations that helped humans navigate social hierarchies. Self-esteem evolved as a way to track social standing and regulate mood accordingly. Depression may result from a negative self-view due to lack of virtue expression.
  
  Moreover, throughout the conversation, we delved into the practical applications of Ryan's theory. He shared strategies for individuals at various points on the well-being scale, from those struggling with depression to those seeking to enhance their fulfillment in life. Ryan emphasized the importance of behavioral activation, identifying personal strengths, and creating virtue domains – areas in our lives where we can exercise and showcase our virtues. We also touched on the concept of eudaimonia, the ancient Greek term for the highest human good or "the good life," which Ryan believes is achieved through the cultivation of virtues.
  
  Ready to become who you are and find deeper happiness and fulfillment in life? Join us on This Anthro Life as we explore the importance of self-exploration and cultivating virtues with Ryan Bush
  
  Timestamps:
  
  00:01:33 - Ryan Bush's Journey and Interdisciplinary Approach
  00:03:58 - The Sociometer Theory of Self-Esteem
  00:05:54 - Understanding Self-Esteem and Virtue
  00:12:11 - The Causal Relationship Between Identity and Depression
  00:18:28 - Self-Improvement and Selfishness
  00:20:35 - Long-Term Selfishness and Altruism
  00:22:27 - Behavioral Activation and Virtue Cultivation
  00:25:19 - Virtue Domains and Life Fulfillment
  00:27:18 - Time Dimension in Virtue Domains
  00:29:25 - Personal Journey and Designing the Mind
  00:31:27 - The Search for Meaning and Virtue
  00:33:45 - The Importance of Practice in Virtue Cultivation
  00:35:39 - Simple Strategies for Behavioral Activation
  00:41:37 - Medicalization and Mental Health
  00:44:12 - Neurodiversity and Evolutionary Strengths
  00:46:23 - Frequency-Dependent Selection in Neurodiversity
  00:51:23 - Practical Philosophy and Well-Being
  
  Key Takeaways:
  
  • Traditional mental health models focus only on treatment, not optimization of well-being.
  • Virtues like courage and compassion evolved as "fitness indicators" to help humans navigate social hierarchies.
  • Self-esteem evolved to track social standing and regulate mood accordingly.
  • Depression may result from a negative self-view due to lack of virtue expression.
  • Behavioral activation can boost mood by engaging in virtue-expressing activities.
  • Role models can help identify personal strengths to cultivate.
  • "Virtual domains" allow expression of virtues in meaningful pursuits.
  • Brief suffering may occur through cultivation but should not be the goal.
  • Well-being exists on a continuum, from depression to eudaimonia.
  
  
  
  About This Anthro Life This Anthro Life is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the human side of technology, culture, and business. Hosted by Adam Gamwell, we unravel fascinating narratives and connect them to the wider context of our lives. Tune in to https://thisanthrolife.org and subscribe to our Substack at https://thisanthrolife.substack.com for more captivating episodes and engaging content.
  
  Connect with Ryan Bush
  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanabush/
  Website: https://designingthemind.org/
  Order the book at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CPCMWQG6
  
  Connect with This Anthro Life:
  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisanthrolife/
  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisanthrolife
  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/this-anthro-life-podcast/
  This Anthro Life website: https://www.thisanthrolife.org/
  Substack blog: https://thisanthrolife.substack.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58132423Wed, 27 Dec 2023 19:18:16 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCThe traditional view of mental health often focuses on the absence of mental illness, but a new theory is emerging that emphasizes the importance of neurodiversity and individual differences in the pursuit of long-term happiness. The question is, how...
  In this episode of This Anthro Life, we dive into a new perspective on mental health and well-being and how traditional models of mental illness focus only on treatment, not optimization of wellness. Ryan's work, which is detailed in his new book "Become Who You Are," offers a fresh perspective on how ancient philosophy and modern psychology intersect to address issues like anxiety and depression. He introduces the concept of "virtue signaling theory," which views traits like courage and compassion as evolutionary adaptations that helped humans navigate social hierarchies. Self-esteem evolved as a way to track social standing and regulate mood accordingly. Depression may result from a negative self-view due to lack of virtue expression.
  
  Moreover, throughout the conversation, we delved into the practical applications of Ryan's theory. He shared strategies for individuals at various points on the well-being scale, from those struggling with depression to those seeking to enhance their fulfillment in life. Ryan emphasized the importance of behavioral activation, identifying personal strengths, and creating virtue domains – areas in our lives where we can exercise and showcase our virtues. We also touched on the concept of eudaimonia, the ancient Greek term for the highest human good or "the good life," which Ryan believes is achieved through the cultivation of virtues.
  
  Ready to become who you are and find deeper happiness and fulfillment in life? Join us on This Anthro Life as we explore the importance of self-exploration and cultivating virtues with Ryan Bush
  
  Timestamps:
  
  00:01:33 - Ryan Bush's Journey and Interdisciplinary Approach
  00:03:58 - The Sociometer Theory of Self-Esteem
  00:05:54 - Understanding Self-Esteem and Virtue
  00:12:11 - The Causal Relationship Between Identity and Depression
  00:18:28 - Self-Improvement and Selfishness
  00:20:35 - Long-Term Selfishness and Altruism
  00:22:27 - Behavioral Activation and Virtue Cultivation
  00:25:19 - Virtue Domains and Life Fulfillment
  00:27:18 - Time Dimension in Virtue Domains
  00:29:25 - Personal Journey and Designing the Mind
  00:31:27 - The Search for Meaning and Virtue
  00:33:45 - The Importance of Practice in Virtue Cultivation
  00:35:39 - Simple Strategies for Behavioral Activation
  00:41:37 - Medicalization and Mental Health
  00:44:12 - Neurodiversity and Evolutionary Strengths
  00:46:23 - Frequency-Dependent Selection in Neurodiversity
  00:51:23 - Practical Philosophy and Well-Being
  
  Key Takeaways:
  
  • Traditional mental health models focus only on treatment, not optimization of well-being.
  • Virtues like courage and compassion evolved as "fitness indicators" to help humans navigate social hierarchies.
  • Self-esteem evolved to track social standing and regulate mood accordingly.
  • Depression may result from a negative self-view due to lack of virtue expression.
  • Behavioral activation can boost mood by engaging in virtue-expressing activities.
  • Role models can help identify personal strengths to cultivate.
  • "Virtual domains" allow expression of virtues in meaningful pursuits.
  • Brief suffering may occur through cultivation but should not be the goal.
  • Well-being exists on a continuum, from depression to eudaimonia.
  
  
  
  About This Anthro Life This Anthro Life is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the human side of technology, culture, and business. Hosted...]]>3314anthropology,happiness,health,mentalhealth,neurodiversity,philosophy,psychology,socialscience,wellbeingfalse10194fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-search-for-dignity-and-respect-an-exploration-of-human-universals--56091863
  In addition, Michele's research offers a unique perspective on societal trends through the lens of ordinary universalism. We also explore how Gen Z is leading the way towards a more inclusive culture and the role of narratives in driving philanthropic and political action. Michele’s examples demonstrate narrative's power to recognize structural barriers to dignity and mobilize action by cultivating understanding of our humanity. The episode emphasizes inclusive narratives to shape understanding and fulfillment of our common needs through storytelling.
  
  Join us for an enlightening discussion on understanding and embracing the perspectives of others.
  
  
  
  Timestamps:
  00:01:07 - Discussing Erasure and Identity Recognition
  00:02:35 - The Power of Narrative in Social Fabric
  00:03:17 - Explaining Narratives to Non-Scholars
  00:07:24 - Public Sphere and Scaling Up Narratives
  00:13:28 - The Loss of the American Dream Across Classes
  00:14:24 - Gen Z's Rejection of the American Dream
  00:17:54 - Work-Life Balance and Gen Z's Values
  00:19:43 - The Role of Technology in Shaping Narratives
  00:21:26 - The Importance of Narrative in Policy and Philanthropy
  00:25:21 - Dignity and Respect as Fundamental Human Needs
  00:28:58 - The Shift from Individualism to Collectivism
  00:33:09 - Ordinary Universalism and Common Humanity
  00:36:15 - Political Language and Recognition
  00:40:17 - Side Hustles and Changing Work Identities
  00:46:38 - The Benefits of Embracing Inclusivity
  00:49:24 - Closing Thoughts and Reflections
  
  
  
  
  Key Takeaways:
  
  
  • The concept of narratives is about how we perceive and understand the world through different lenses, which are influenced by social movements, media, and personal experiences.
  • Gen Z is spearheading a shift towards a more inclusive culture and is seeking alternative narratives that go beyond the traditional American dream.
  • The power of storytelling and narratives is crucial in changing hearts and minds for philanthropic and political action.
  • The focus on dignity and respect is a fundamental need for individuals and communities, and it is essential to create a more inclusive and equitable society.
  • The idea of ordinary universalism emphasizes finding common ground and recognizing our shared humanity, rather than focusing on divisions and competition.
  • The role of philanthropies and organizations in scaling up narratives and promoting social change is crucial.
  • The conversation also highlights the challenges of navigating differences and finding ways to coexist and tolerate diverse perspectives.
  • The shift towards a more inclusive society requires a focus on inclusion in workplaces, education, and social interactions.
  • Recognizing the humanity and worth of all individuals is essential for creating a more equitable and respectful society.
  
  
  
  About This Anthro Life This Anthro Life is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the human side of technology, culture, and business. Hosted by Adam Gamwell, we unravel fascinating narratives and connect them to the wider context of our lives. Tune in to https://thisanthrolife.org and subscribe to our Substack at https://thisanthrolife.substack.com for more captivating episodes and engaging content.
  
  Connect with Michele Lamont
  Website: https://www.michelelamont.org/about
  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mich%C3%A8le-lamont-11542a151/
  Twitter: https://x.com/mlamont6?s=20Order the book at: https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1982153784?tag=simonsayscom
  
  Connect with This Anthro Life:
  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisanthrolife/
  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisanthrolife
  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/this-anthro-life-podcast/
  This Anthro Life website: https://www.thisanthrolife.org/
  Substack blog: https://thisanthrolife.substack.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56091863Wed, 20 Dec 2023 18:27:04 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCHow do narratives shape our understanding of shared human experiences like dignity and respect? And, in what ways can an emphasis on human universals through inclusive narratives help fulfill fundamental human desires for dignity and respect?In this...
  In addition, Michele's research offers a unique perspective on societal trends through the lens of ordinary universalism. We also explore how Gen Z is leading the way towards a more inclusive culture and the role of narratives in driving philanthropic and political action. Michele’s examples demonstrate narrative's power to recognize structural barriers to dignity and mobilize action by cultivating understanding of our humanity. The episode emphasizes inclusive narratives to shape understanding and fulfillment of our common needs through storytelling.
  
  Join us for an enlightening discussion on understanding and embracing the perspectives of others.
  
  
  
  Timestamps:
  00:01:07 - Discussing Erasure and Identity Recognition
  00:02:35 - The Power of Narrative in Social Fabric
  00:03:17 - Explaining Narratives to Non-Scholars
  00:07:24 - Public Sphere and Scaling Up Narratives
  00:13:28 - The Loss of the American Dream Across Classes
  00:14:24 - Gen Z's Rejection of the American Dream
  00:17:54 - Work-Life Balance and Gen Z's Values
  00:19:43 - The Role of Technology in Shaping Narratives
  00:21:26 - The Importance of Narrative in Policy and Philanthropy
  00:25:21 - Dignity and Respect as Fundamental Human Needs
  00:28:58 - The Shift from Individualism to Collectivism
  00:33:09 - Ordinary Universalism and Common Humanity
  00:36:15 - Political Language and Recognition
  00:40:17 - Side Hustles and Changing Work Identities
  00:46:38 - The Benefits of Embracing Inclusivity
  00:49:24 - Closing Thoughts and Reflections
  
  
  
  
  Key Takeaways:
  
  
  • The concept of narratives is about how we perceive and understand the world through different lenses, which are influenced by social movements, media, and personal experiences.
  • Gen Z is spearheading a shift towards a more inclusive culture and is seeking alternative narratives that go beyond the traditional American dream.
  • The power of storytelling and narratives is crucial in changing hearts and minds for philanthropic and political action.
  • The focus on dignity and respect is a fundamental need for individuals and communities, and it is essential to create a more inclusive and equitable society.
  • The idea of ordinary universalism emphasizes finding common ground and recognizing our shared humanity, rather than focusing on divisions and competition.
  • The role of philanthropies and organizations in scaling up narratives and promoting social change is crucial.
  • The conversation also highlights the challenges of navigating differences and finding ways to coexist and tolerate diverse perspectives.
  • The shift towards a more inclusive society requires a focus on inclusion in workplaces, education, and social interactions.
  • Recognizing the humanity and worth of all individuals is essential for creating a more equitable and respectful society.
  
  
  
  About This Anthro Life This Anthro Life is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the human side of technology, culture, and business. Hosted by Adam Gamwell, we unravel fascinating narratives and connect them to the...]]>3035genz,humanity,identity,philanthropyfalse10193fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-trillion-dollar-plan-to-transform-waste-dan-nienhauser-s-vision-for-a-cleaner-future--57997528
  Dan discusses various projects Stellar Three is working on around the world to implement this technology on a larger scale. He highlights how a single pyrolysis unit can service a small city and potentially power commercial developments through generating natural gas from waste. Machine learning and improved sorting technologies are also discussed to further optimize the waste transformation process over time.
  
  Don't miss the chance to learn about pyrolysis technology and its role in converting waste into synthetic gas, oils, and carbon black - listen to the episode of This Antro Life podcast now.
  
  
  Key takeaways:
  
  • Pyrolysis is a promising technology for waste transformation using heat in oxygen-free conditions.
  • Waste can be converted back into raw materials like plastics and chemicals through this process.
  • Outputs can vary to suit regional needs like fuels in some areas and plastics in others.
  • Projects are being implemented through modular units that can be scaled up and adapted over time.
  • Improved sorting and machine learning can further optimize waste conversion efficiencies.
  • Proper gas treatment is important to maximize value and minimize emissions.
  • Waste transformation presents economic opportunities through new supply chains and jobs.
  • Transparency is important to gain public trust in new waste solutions.
  • Collaboration rather than competition is needed between organizations in this field.
  • Significant investment is required but waste liabilities can be turned into energy assets.
  
  
  Timestamps:
  0:00:00 Waste energy and sustainability with industry expert Dan Nienhauser.
  0:01:41 Waste transformation and circular economy.
  0:07:25 Waste management technologies and their potential to transform waste liabilities into energy assets.
  0:13:24 Converting plastic waste to fuel and chemicals.
  0:19:15 Waste management and conversion technologies.
  0:24:20 Sustainable energy solutions and modularity in waste management.
  0:28:29 Plastic waste management and circular economy.
  0:32:46 Waste transformation and its potential impact.
  0:39:32 Waste transformation and its impact on communities and the environment.
  
  
  About This Anthro Life This Anthro Life is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the human side of technology, culture, and business. Hosted by Adam Gamwell, we unravel fascinating narratives and connect them to the wider context of our lives. Tune in to https://thisanthrolife.org and subscribe to our Substack at https://thisanthrolife.substack.com for more captivating episodes and engaging content.
  
  Connect with Dan Nienhauser
  Website: https://www.stellar3.co/about-us.html
  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannienhauser/
  
  Connect with This Anthro Life:
  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisanthrolife/
  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisanthrolife
  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/this-anthro-life-podcast/
  This Anthro Life website: https://www.thisanthrolife.org/
  Substack blog: https://thisanthrolife.substack.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57997528Wed, 13 Dec 2023 16:31:26 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCIn the episode of This Anthro Life, the dialogue investigates waste transformation and how waste can be converted into useful energy and materials. Dan explains his work with Stellar Three focusing on pyrolysis technology that uses heat in an...
  Dan discusses various projects Stellar Three is working on around the world to implement this technology on a larger scale. He highlights how a single pyrolysis unit can service a small city and potentially power commercial developments through generating natural gas from waste. Machine learning and improved sorting technologies are also discussed to further optimize the waste transformation process over time.
  
  Don't miss the chance to learn about pyrolysis technology and its role in converting waste into synthetic gas, oils, and carbon black - listen to the episode of This Antro Life podcast now.
  
  
  Key takeaways:
  
  • Pyrolysis is a promising technology for waste transformation using heat in oxygen-free conditions.
  • Waste can be converted back into raw materials like plastics and chemicals through this process.
  • Outputs can vary to suit regional needs like fuels in some areas and plastics in others.
  • Projects are being implemented through modular units that can be scaled up and adapted over time.
  • Improved sorting and machine learning can further optimize waste conversion efficiencies.
  • Proper gas treatment is important to maximize value and minimize emissions.
  • Waste transformation presents economic opportunities through new supply chains and jobs.
  • Transparency is important to gain public trust in new waste solutions.
  • Collaboration rather than competition is needed between organizations in this field.
  • Significant investment is required but waste liabilities can be turned into energy assets.
  
  
  Timestamps:
  0:00:00 Waste energy and sustainability with industry expert Dan Nienhauser.
  0:01:41 Waste transformation and circular economy.
  0:07:25 Waste management technologies and their potential to transform waste liabilities into energy assets.
  0:13:24 Converting plastic waste to fuel and chemicals.
  0:19:15 Waste management and conversion technologies.
  0:24:20 Sustainable energy solutions and modularity in waste management.
  0:28:29 Plastic waste management and circular economy.
  0:32:46 Waste transformation and its potential impact.
  0:39:32 Waste transformation and its impact on communities and the environment.
  
  
  About This Anthro Life This Anthro Life is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the human side of technology, culture, and business. Hosted by Adam Gamwell, we unravel fascinating narratives and connect them to the wider context of our lives. Tune in to https://thisanthrolife.org and subscribe to our Substack at https://thisanthrolife.substack.com for more captivating episodes and engaging content.
  
  Connect with Dan Nienhauser
  Website: https://www.stellar3.co/about-us.html
  Linkedin: 2672energy,environment,future,sustainabilityfalse10192fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-ensure-human-autonomy-in-the-age-of-algorithms-and-ai-with-brian-evergreen--57930076
  In the episode of This Anthro Life, the discussion delves into the intersection of human autonomy and the evolving landscape of AI. It emphasizes the need for diverse voices that prioritize human well-being, flourishing, and autonomy in the face of technological advancement. Brian's work, aimed at empowering leaders to prioritize people over profit and harness technology to enhance our humanity, underscores the importance of ensuring that AI serves humanity rather than subjugating it. The conversation also touches on the historical context of work, particularly during industrialization, where the focus was on efficiency over people. This highlights the need to reevaluate the role of AI in the workplace and consider how it can be harnessed to prioritize human values and autonomy.
  Brian's framework for autonomous transformation emphasizes the importance of envisioning the future before technologies, ensuring that people feel a sense of belonging and purpose in the face of technological advancement. It underscores the unique capabilities of humans, such as belonging, exploration, and envisioning future states, and emphasizes the complementary relationship between humans and machines.
  
  
  
  
  Key takeaways:
  
  
  
  
  • The importance of envisioning what future state an organization wants to create
  • Examples of working with companies to define their vision, challenges, and strategic approach
  • The role of autonomy in transformation and moving from digital to autonomous systems
  • How AI is highlighting the need for a renewed focus on culture and the human experience
  • Differences between leaders who view people as expendable vs. those who don't
  • The time lag between deciding to use new tech and it being developed for production
  • How leaders can focus on expanding revenue through new opportunities
  • The history of how work was set up during the industrial revolution
  • Transforming beyond viewing organizations like mechanical systems and people as cogs
  • The potential for technologies like AI to take work off humans' plates and elevate them to more creative roles
  
  
  
  
  Timestamps:
  0:00:00 AI's impact on work and society with Brian Evergreen
  0:01:49 Chess and music experiences and their impact on leadership.
  0:06:29 Autonomy in workplace transformation.
  0:12:22 Work history and technological change.
  0:20:07 AI's impact on organizational culture and success.
  0:25:43 Balancing profit and doing good with AI.
  0:29:43 Profit, greed, and altruism in business.
  0:33:09 AI strategy and its implementation.
  0:43:23 Improving worker experience in a manufacturing setting.
  0:48:09 AI, human capabilities, and belonging in organizations.
  0:51:05 AI's impact on jobs and leadership.
  0:56:31 Leadership, technology, and decision-making.
  1:00:54 Autonomous transformation with Brian Evergreen.
  
  
  
  
  About This Anthro Life This Anthro Life is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the human side of technology, culture, and business. Hosted by Adam Gamwell, we unravel fascinating narratives and connect them to the wider context of our lives.
  
  Tune in to https://thisanthrolife.org and subscribe to our Substack at https://thisanthrolife.substack.com for more captivating episodes and engaging content.
  
  Connect with Brian Evergreen
  Purchase Autonomous Transformation through TAL’s Bookstore Affiliate Link to support independent bookstores, the author and the podcast!
  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianevergreen/
  Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianjevergreen Website: https://brianevergreen.com/
  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianjevergreen/
  
  Connect with This Anthro Life:
  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisanthrolife/
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  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/this-anthro-life-podcast/
  This Anthro Life website: https://www.thisanthrolife.org/
  Substack blog: https://thisanthrolife.substack.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57930076Wed, 06 Dec 2023 16:04:21 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCWhat does the concept of autonomy bring to mind for you?How has AI already begun reshaping how we work and make decisions? And do you think AI and algorithms should play a role in organizational decision-making? Why or why not? In the episode of...
  In the episode of This Anthro Life, the discussion delves into the intersection of human autonomy and the evolving landscape of AI. It emphasizes the need for diverse voices that prioritize human well-being, flourishing, and autonomy in the face of technological advancement. Brian's work, aimed at empowering leaders to prioritize people over profit and harness technology to enhance our humanity, underscores the importance of ensuring that AI serves humanity rather than subjugating it. The conversation also touches on the historical context of work, particularly during industrialization, where the focus was on efficiency over people. This highlights the need to reevaluate the role of AI in the workplace and consider how it can be harnessed to prioritize human values and autonomy.
  Brian's framework for autonomous transformation emphasizes the importance of envisioning the future before technologies, ensuring that people feel a sense of belonging and purpose in the face of technological advancement. It underscores the unique capabilities of humans, such as belonging, exploration, and envisioning future states, and emphasizes the complementary relationship between humans and machines.
  
  
  
  
  Key takeaways:
  
  
  
  
  • The importance of envisioning what future state an organization wants to create
  • Examples of working with companies to define their vision, challenges, and strategic approach
  • The role of autonomy in transformation and moving from digital to autonomous systems
  • How AI is highlighting the need for a renewed focus on culture and the human experience
  • Differences between leaders who view people as expendable vs. those who don't
  • The time lag between deciding to use new tech and it being developed for production
  • How leaders can focus on expanding revenue through new opportunities
  • The history of how work was set up during the industrial revolution
  • Transforming beyond viewing organizations like mechanical systems and people as cogs
  • The potential for technologies like AI to take work off humans' plates and elevate them to more creative roles
  
  
  
  
  Timestamps:
  0:00:00 AI's impact on work and society with Brian Evergreen
  0:01:49 Chess and music experiences and their impact on leadership.
  0:06:29 Autonomy in workplace transformation.
  0:12:22 Work history and technological change.
  0:20:07 AI's impact on organizational culture and success.
  0:25:43 Balancing profit and doing good with AI.
  0:29:43 Profit, greed, and altruism in business.
  0:33:09 AI strategy and its implementation.
  0:43:23 Improving worker experience in a manufacturing setting.
  0:48:09 AI, human capabilities, and belonging in organizations.
  0:51:05 AI's impact on jobs and leadership.
  0:56:31 Leadership, technology, and decision-making.
  1:00:54 Autonomous transformation with Brian Evergreen.
  
  
  
  
  About This Anthro Life This Anthro Life is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the human side of technology, culture, and business. Hosted by Adam Gamwell, we unravel fascinating narratives and connect them to the wider context of our lives.
  
  Tune in to https://thisanthrolife.org and subscribe to our Substack at https://thisanthrolife.substack.com for more captivating episodes and engaging content.
  
  Connect with Brian Evergreen
  3819ai,automation,culturefalse10191fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/everyday-war-how-small-intimate-moments-shape-wartime-realities-in-ukraine-with-greta-uehling--57847957
  In this episode of This Anthro Life, we explore an insightful discussion with anthropologist Greta Uehling about her ethnographic research on civilians' experiences during the Ukraine conflict. Uehling introduces concepts like "everyday war" and "everyday peace" to examine how civilians strategically navigate and mitigate the effects of war through their interpersonal relationships and actions.The conversation challenges assumptions that war stops everyday life. Through stories of civilians like Alexander supporting her sniper father and "Pasha" finding community after displacement, Uehling demonstrates civilians' agency beyond preconceived notions of victimhood. She also discusses conducting ethical fieldwork in conflict zones and civilians' changing, contextual identities and relationships.
  
  Uehling highlights lessons from Ukraine on rebuilding societies relationally after war. The discussion questions how civilians decide which connections to preserve and considers media's role in shaping perspectives. Uehling's work provides valuable insights for understanding civilians' roles below geopolitical narratives and informs further research in wartime environments.
  Tune in to this episode of This Antro Life to gain nuanced, ground-level insights into civilians' experiences of war that challenge assumptions and inform more holistic approaches to conflict recovery
  
  
  Key takeaways:
  
  
  • Civilians play active roles in war beyond just victims, including as perpetrators, defenders, and community healers.
  • Ethnographic research can provide nuanced perspectives on civilians' experiences of war that get obscured by other narratives.
  • Concepts like "everyday war" and "everyday peace" show how civilians strategically engage with and seek to mitigate conflict.
  • War impacts interpersonal relationships as civilians make difficult choices about which connections to preserve.
  • Identities and relationships are fluid rather than fixed, changing based on one's environment and politicization.
  • Zombification by restricted media shapes how civilians understand the conflict.
  • Fieldwork in conflicts requires prioritizing civilians' well-being over eliciting trauma through interviews.
  • Participant observation and embodied experiences can teach as much as direct questioning.
  • Anthropology provides lessons for relationally rebuilding societies divided by war.
  • Civilians deserve recognition as protagonists central to how wars unfold.
  
  
  
  
  Timestamps:
  
  0:04:20 - Discussion of the concept of "everyday war" and how it challenges assumptions about civilian life stopping during conflict
  0:11:21 - Choosing the title "Everyday War" to examine civilian life at a deeper level
  0:15:21 - Story of "eager" and how war impacted his interpersonal relationships
  0:18:34 - Exploring how politics shaped whether civilians maintained connections
  0:23:59 - Lessons on conducting ethical fieldwork like prioritizing anonymity
  0:31:45 - Story of "Pasha" finding community support after displacement
  0:36:12 - Role of "everyday peace" in mitigating conflict through preserving relationships
  0:41:24 - Discussion of how war impacts interpersonal relationships
  0:49:44 - Discussion of challenges of fieldwork in conflict zones
  0:56:19 - Discussion of civilians as central to how wars unfold
  1:00:45 - Example of collective, nature-based approaches to conflict recovery
  
  
  About This Anthro Life This Anthro Life is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the human side of technology, culture, and business. Hosted by Adam Gamwell, we unravel fascinating narratives and connect them to the wider context of our lives. Tune in to https://thisanthrolife.org and subscribe to our Substack at https://thisanthrolife.substack.com for more captivating episodes and engaging content.
  
  Connect with Greta Uehling
  Purchase Everyday War through TAL’s Bookstore Affiliate Link to support independent bookstores, the author and the podcast!
  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greta-uehling-phd-b9154a2b/
  Twitter: https://x.com/uehlingumiched1?s=20
  Website: https://gretauehling.com/
  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greta.uehling/
  
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  This Anthro Life website: https://www.thisanthrolife.org/ Substack blog: https://thisanthrolife.substack.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57847957Wed, 29 Nov 2023 16:00:03 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCHow do civilians strategically engage with conflict while seeking everyday peace? How do power dynamics and asymmetries impact the ability of civilians to strategically engage with conflict while simultaneously seeking everyday peace, and what are the...
  In this episode of This Anthro Life, we explore an insightful discussion with anthropologist Greta Uehling about her ethnographic research on civilians' experiences during the Ukraine conflict. Uehling introduces concepts like "everyday war" and "everyday peace" to examine how civilians strategically navigate and mitigate the effects of war through their interpersonal relationships and actions.The conversation challenges assumptions that war stops everyday life. Through stories of civilians like Alexander supporting her sniper father and "Pasha" finding community after displacement, Uehling demonstrates civilians' agency beyond preconceived notions of victimhood. She also discusses conducting ethical fieldwork in conflict zones and civilians' changing, contextual identities and relationships.
  
  Uehling highlights lessons from Ukraine on rebuilding societies relationally after war. The discussion questions how civilians decide which connections to preserve and considers media's role in shaping perspectives. Uehling's work provides valuable insights for understanding civilians' roles below geopolitical narratives and informs further research in wartime environments.
  Tune in to this episode of This Antro Life to gain nuanced, ground-level insights into civilians' experiences of war that challenge assumptions and inform more holistic approaches to conflict recovery
  
  
  Key takeaways:
  
  
  • Civilians play active roles in war beyond just victims, including as perpetrators, defenders, and community healers.
  • Ethnographic research can provide nuanced perspectives on civilians' experiences of war that get obscured by other narratives.
  • Concepts like "everyday war" and "everyday peace" show how civilians strategically engage with and seek to mitigate conflict.
  • War impacts interpersonal relationships as civilians make difficult choices about which connections to preserve.
  • Identities and relationships are fluid rather than fixed, changing based on one's environment and politicization.
  • Zombification by restricted media shapes how civilians understand the conflict.
  • Fieldwork in conflicts requires prioritizing civilians' well-being over eliciting trauma through interviews.
  • Participant observation and embodied experiences can teach as much as direct questioning.
  • Anthropology provides lessons for relationally rebuilding societies divided by war.
  • Civilians deserve recognition as protagonists central to how wars unfold.
  
  
  
  
  Timestamps:
  
  0:04:20 - Discussion of the concept of "everyday war" and how it challenges assumptions about civilian life stopping during conflict
  0:11:21 - Choosing the title "Everyday War" to examine civilian life at a deeper level
  0:15:21 - Story of "eager" and how war impacted his interpersonal relationships
  0:18:34 - Exploring how politics shaped whether civilians maintained connections
  0:23:59 - Lessons on conducting ethical fieldwork like prioritizing anonymity
  0:31:45 - Story of "Pasha" finding community support after displacement
  0:36:12 - Role of "everyday peace" in mitigating conflict through preserving relationships
  0:41:24 - Discussion of how war impacts interpersonal relationships
  0:49:44 - Discussion of challenges of fieldwork in conflict zones
  0:56:19 - Discussion of civilians as central to how wars unfold
  1:00:45 - Example of collective, nature-based approaches to conflict recovery
  
  
  About This Anthro Life This Anthro Life is a thought-provoking...]]>3961anthropology,peace,societies,ukraine,warfalse10188fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-future-is-speaking-unveiling-the-power-of-voice-technology-with-tobias-dengel--57770589
  In this episode of This Anthro Life, we explore the world of future technology with guest Tobias Dengel, a leading expert in digital transformation, and discuss the power of voice technology and its potential to transform how we interact with devices and the world around us. Dengel sheds light on the reasons why integrating voice technology into existing platforms is perceived as a safer approach compared to building entirely new platforms from scratch. He emphasizes the importance of leveraging the familiarity and trust already established with these platforms, enabling a smoother transition for users. Additionally, Dengel delves into the widespread adoption of voice assistants such as Alexa and Siri, highlighting their increasing presence in our daily lives. Furthermore, the discussion extends to the role of voice technology in banking applications, where it plays a crucial role in enhancing security measures and making our lives safer. The exploration of voice technology in this episode showcases its transformative potential and the various ways it is revolutionizing our interactions with devices and services.Tune in to discover Dengel's captivating insights and expertise as we envision the transformative power of voice technology.
  
  
  Key takeaways:
  • Voice technology is evolving and becoming increasingly sophisticated, with the adoption of voice assistants like Alexa and Siri skyrocketing.
  • Adding voice to existing platforms feels safer than creating new ones altogether, as users are already familiar with the platform and trust it.
  • Voice technology solves the problem of faster communication, as humans speak three times faster than they type.
  • The interface of voice technology needs to be redesigned to be more efficient, as listening to machines is slower than reading or interacting with visuals.
  • The more human-like voice assistants become, the less users trust them, as they feel like they are being tricked.
  • Multimodality is important in voice technology, as it allows for a combination of voice, visuals, and other forms of communication to enhance the user experience.
  • Voice technology has applications in various industries, such as law enforcement, warehouses, retail, and safety in industrial settings.
  • The combination of generative AI and conversational AI is where the magic happens in voice technology, allowing for more accurate interpretation and response.
  • Conversational designers will play a crucial role in designing effective voice experiences, considering factors like speed, efficiency, and user preferences.
  • Voice technology has the potential to reshape business processes and models, such as centralized restaurants, telemedicine, and global healthcare access.
  
  Timestamps:
  
  00:00:07 Voice technology is evolving.
  00:05:14 Design voice experiences in multimodal.
  00:09:37 Voice is a powerful interface.
  00:18:38 Conversational AI and generative AI.
  00:21:08 Context is crucial for conversation.
  00:28:31 The blend of generative AI and conversational AI is creating a user experience breakthrough.
  00:29:15 Voice experiences are becoming multimodal.
  00:34:06 Voice technology revolutionizes business processes.
  00:39:03 The future of technology is voice-based.
  00:43:30 Spread anthropological thinking to audiences.
  
  
  Tobias Dengel is a seasoned technology executive with over 20 years of experience in mobility, digital media, and interactive marketing. He currently holds the position of President at WillowTree, a TELUS International Company, a global leader in digital product design and development. Dengel's expertise and leadership have contributed to WillowTree's continuous growth and recognition as one of America's fastest-growing companies, as listed by Inc. magazine for 11 consecutive years. He is also the author of the book "The Sound of the Future: The Coming Age of AI-Enabled Voice Technology," where he explores the transformative potential of voice technology in various aspects of business and society.
  
  
  About This Anthro Life This Anthro Life is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the human side of technology, culture, and business. Hosted by Adam Gamwell, we unravel fascinating narratives and connect them to the wider context of our lives. Tune in to https://thisanthrolife.org and subscribe to our Substack at https://thisanthrolife.substack.com for more captivating episodes and engaging content.
  
  Connect with Tobias Dengel
  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobiasdengel/
  Twitter: https://x.com/TobiasDengel?s=20
  Website: https://www.tobiasdengel.com/
  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tobias.denge.7/
  
  Connect with This Anthro Life:
  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisanthrolife/
  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisanthrolife
  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/this-anthro-life-podcast/
  This Anthro Life website: https://www.thisanthrolife.org/
  Substack blog: https://thisanthrolife.substack.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57770589Wed, 22 Nov 2023 21:00:03 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCWhat new possibilities do you see emerging with voice technology? How might it influence our interactions with businesses and services in the future and what if your voice could transform the way we interact with technology? Imagine a world where your...
  In this episode of This Anthro Life, we explore the world of future technology with guest Tobias Dengel, a leading expert in digital transformation, and discuss the power of voice technology and its potential to transform how we interact with devices and the world around us. Dengel sheds light on the reasons why integrating voice technology into existing platforms is perceived as a safer approach compared to building entirely new platforms from scratch. He emphasizes the importance of leveraging the familiarity and trust already established with these platforms, enabling a smoother transition for users. Additionally, Dengel delves into the widespread adoption of voice assistants such as Alexa and Siri, highlighting their increasing presence in our daily lives. Furthermore, the discussion extends to the role of voice technology in banking applications, where it plays a crucial role in enhancing security measures and making our lives safer. The exploration of voice technology in this episode showcases its transformative potential and the various ways it is revolutionizing our interactions with devices and services.Tune in to discover Dengel's captivating insights and expertise as we envision the transformative power of voice technology.
  
  
  Key takeaways:
  • Voice technology is evolving and becoming increasingly sophisticated, with the adoption of voice assistants like Alexa and Siri skyrocketing.
  • Adding voice to existing platforms feels safer than creating new ones altogether, as users are already familiar with the platform and trust it.
  • Voice technology solves the problem of faster communication, as humans speak three times faster than they type.
  • The interface of voice technology needs to be redesigned to be more efficient, as listening to machines is slower than reading or interacting with visuals.
  • The more human-like voice assistants become, the less users trust them, as they feel like they are being tricked.
  • Multimodality is important in voice technology, as it allows for a combination of voice, visuals, and other forms of communication to enhance the user experience.
  • Voice technology has applications in various industries, such as law enforcement, warehouses, retail, and safety in industrial settings.
  • The combination of generative AI and conversational AI is where the magic happens in voice technology, allowing for more accurate interpretation and response.
  • Conversational designers will play a crucial role in designing effective voice experiences, considering factors like speed, efficiency, and user preferences.
  • Voice technology has the potential to reshape business processes and models, such as centralized restaurants, telemedicine, and global healthcare access.
  
  Timestamps:
  
  00:00:07 Voice technology is evolving.
  00:05:14 Design voice experiences in multimodal.
  00:09:37 Voice is a powerful interface.
  00:18:38 Conversational AI and generative AI.
  00:21:08 Context is crucial for conversation.
  00:28:31 The blend of generative AI and conversational AI is creating a user experience breakthrough.
  00:29:15 Voice experiences are becoming multimodal.
  00:34:06 Voice technology revolutionizes business processes.
  00:39:03 The future of technology is voice-based.
  00:43:30 Spread anthropological thinking to audiences.
  
  
  Tobias Dengel is a seasoned technology executive with over 20 years of experience in mobility, digital media, and interactive marketing. He currently holds the position of President at...]]>2625ai,anthropology,speaking,voicetechnologyfalse10189fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-power-of-collective-identity-brad-deutser-on-building-human-centered-organizations--57652236Drawing from his extensive research involving more than 15,000 employees, Brad Deutser highlights the crucial role that belonging plays in fostering engagement, satisfaction, and retention. He unveils the five "Belonging Rules" that emerged from his work: harnessing the power of identity, listening without preconceived labels, prioritizing identity over purpose, challenging established norms, and demanding unwavering honesty. We also tackle the importance of addressing underlying power structures and norms to drive lasting change. A particularly compelling point raised by Deutser is the need to embrace diverse perspectives without necessitating complete agreement, as it is through this acceptance that true belonging can be achieved.Look no further! Our latest episode features an insightful conversation with Brad Deutser on identity, belonging, and fostering a sense of purpose in organizations. Tune in to This Anthro Life podcast for a dose of inspiration today!
  
  
  Key takeaways:
  
  • Learn how belonging is a fundamental human need and one of the most important factors for employee engagement and performance.
  • Explore how organizations should focus on identity over purpose to strengthen culture and give employees a sense of belonging.
  • Discover why addressing power structures and norms is important for lasting, meaningful change in organizations.
  • Understand how listening without labels and making judgments allows for deeper understanding between people.
  • Consider how challenging norms and standards in a constructive way can spur creativity and innovation.
  • Appreciate how embracing different perspectives without needing to agree creates an environment for belonging.
  • Recognize that transparency and honesty builds trust within an organization.
  • Experience how play, fun, and creative approaches to learning and development increase engagement.
  • Gain insight into how dimensional leadership considers the human elements of change rather than just strategies.
  • Reflect on how small acts of empathy and understanding can make a big difference in people's experience of work.
  
  
  
  Timestamps:
  00:00:00 Importance of belonging in organizations.
  00:06:35 Importance of incorporating play and fun in the workplace.
  00:10:25 Belonging is crucial in the workplace.
  00:15:23 Address power dynamics for lasting progress.
  00:21:46 Listen without labels for understanding.
  00:25:29 Listen and empathize with others.
  00:34:40 Choose identity over purpose.
  00:40:56 Expand your box for creativity.
  00:43:15 Challenge everything for creative growth.
  00:47:08 Belonging is essential for organizations.
  00:55:18 Belonging is essential for growth.
  00:55:30 "Anthropology is for everyone."
  
  
  Brad Deutser is a trusted counselor, executive coach, and leadership guru for CEOs and top corporate management. He is the bestselling author of "Leading Clarity" and his upcoming book, "BELONGING RULES," focuses on building unity and fostering performance. Deutser's research shows that employees' sense of belonging significantly affects job satisfaction, engagement, and effort. Belonging is more influential than organizational culture and strategy in predicting these outcomes. The book highlights the financial value employees place on belonging in terms of salary and turnover. Deutser and his team surveyed over 15,000 employees across various industries and occupational roles to gather their insights. Through his work, Deutser has impacted top businesses, universities, sports franchises, and cause-based organizations. His expertise lies in creating spaces and leadership capacity for belonging and inclusion.
  
  
  About This Anthro Life This Anthro Life is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the human side of technology, culture, and business. Hosted by Adam Gamwell, we unravel fascinating narratives and connect them to the wider context of our lives. Tune in to https://thisanthrolife.org and subscribe to our Substack at https://thisanthrolife.substack.com for more captivating episodes and engaging content.
  
  Connect with Brad Deutser
  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/braddeutser/
  Twitter: https://twitter.com/BradDeutser
  Website: https://deutser.com/
  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/labradford32/
  
  Connect with This Anthro Life:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisanthrolife/
  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisanthrolife
  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/this-anthro-life-podcast/
  This Anthro Life website: https://www.thisanthrolife.org/
  Substack blog: https://thisanthrolife.substack.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57652236Wed, 15 Nov 2023 19:30:02 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCWhat is the importance of belonging in the workplace according to research? And what are some key actions that business leaders can take to create a fantastic work culture? In this episode of This Anthro Life, we delve into the topic of building a...Drawing from his extensive research involving more than 15,000 employees, Brad Deutser highlights the crucial role that belonging plays in fostering engagement, satisfaction, and retention. He unveils the five "Belonging Rules" that emerged from his work: harnessing the power of identity, listening without preconceived labels, prioritizing identity over purpose, challenging established norms, and demanding unwavering honesty. We also tackle the importance of addressing underlying power structures and norms to drive lasting change. A particularly compelling point raised by Deutser is the need to embrace diverse perspectives without necessitating complete agreement, as it is through this acceptance that true belonging can be achieved.Look no further! Our latest episode features an insightful conversation with Brad Deutser on identity, belonging, and fostering a sense of purpose in organizations. Tune in to This Anthro Life podcast for a dose of inspiration today!
  
  
  Key takeaways:
  
  • Learn how belonging is a fundamental human need and one of the most important factors for employee engagement and performance.
  • Explore how organizations should focus on identity over purpose to strengthen culture and give employees a sense of belonging.
  • Discover why addressing power structures and norms is important for lasting, meaningful change in organizations.
  • Understand how listening without labels and making judgments allows for deeper understanding between people.
  • Consider how challenging norms and standards in a constructive way can spur creativity and innovation.
  • Appreciate how embracing different perspectives without needing to agree creates an environment for belonging.
  • Recognize that transparency and honesty builds trust within an organization.
  • Experience how play, fun, and creative approaches to learning and development increase engagement.
  • Gain insight into how dimensional leadership considers the human elements of change rather than just strategies.
  • Reflect on how small acts of empathy and understanding can make a big difference in people's experience of work.
  
  
  
  Timestamps:
  00:00:00 Importance of belonging in organizations.
  00:06:35 Importance of incorporating play and fun in the workplace.
  00:10:25 Belonging is crucial in the workplace.
  00:15:23 Address power dynamics for lasting progress.
  00:21:46 Listen without labels for understanding.
  00:25:29 Listen and empathize with others.
  00:34:40 Choose identity over purpose.
  00:40:56 Expand your box for creativity.
  00:43:15 Challenge everything for creative growth.
  00:47:08 Belonging is essential for organizations.
  00:55:18 Belonging is essential for growth.
  00:55:30 "Anthropology is for everyone."
  
  
  Brad Deutser is a trusted counselor, executive coach, and leadership guru for CEOs and top corporate management. He is the bestselling author of "Leading Clarity" and his upcoming book, "BELONGING RULES," focuses on building unity and fostering performance. Deutser's research shows that employees' sense of belonging significantly affects job satisfaction, engagement, and effort. Belonging is more influential than organizational culture and strategy in predicting these outcomes. The book highlights the financial value employees place on belonging in terms of salary and turnover. Deutser and his team surveyed over 15,000 employees across various industries and occupational roles to gather their insights. Through his work, Deutser has impacted top businesses,...]]>3336human-centered,identity,leadership,organizationfalse10188fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/interstellar-dreams-vs-earthly-realities-rethinking-space-exploration-with-savannah-mandel--57563644Savannah Mandel shares her research and experiences working in the human space exploration industry. She discusses her journey from being a starry-eyed lover of space as a child to developing more critical perspectives as her research progressed. She remains devoted to bringing anthropological research methods to bear, diversifying voices in the field, and furthering public understanding. We also touch on topics like decolonizing space, diversifying voices and perspectives involved in the industry, applying anthropological research to create real-world impact, and studying speculative futures. Join in for another episode that takes you on a journey beyond the stars and back down to Earth.
  
  
  Key takeaways:
  
  • Learn about space ethics and anthropology by exploring how social scientists are studying the cultural, ethical, and social dimensions of humanity's journey into space.
  • Explore the ethical implications of space exploration by examining important questions about equality, justice, environmental impact, and the effects on life on Earth.
  • Examine the economic forces driving the space industry by examining the role of governments, private companies, billionaires, and other financial stakeholders.
  • Understand the social impact of humanity's journey into space by considering how space exploration changes societies, cultures, and humanity's view of itself.
  • Challenge conventional wisdom about space exploration by questioning assumptions made by governments, corporations, and the media about colonizing space.
  • Question the grand visions of the space industry by analyzing the motivations and assumptions behind proposals for space mining, tourism, and colonization.
  • Ground the study of space within a broader global context by connecting space exploration to issues like inequality, climate change, and social justice on Earth.
  • Consider cultural, social, and political factors influencing space exploration by examining public opinion, cultural representations, and power structures.
  • Discover how anthropology can shape the future of space by advocating for diverse voices and ethical, socially conscious policies.
  • Apply anthropological research to create real-world change by informing decision-making and bringing new perspectives to the space industry.
  
  Timestamps:
  00:00:32 Questioning the relevance of space exploration.
  00:05:09 Questioning the ethics of research.
  00:12:09 Limited voices in space exploration.
  00:19:29 Space exploration should be optional.
  00:21:48 Importance of discussing space ethics.
  00:26:48 Anthropologists can be activists.
  00:32:17 Speculative research informs present realities.
  00:37:03 Science fiction influences society's future.
  00:42:00 Include diverse voices in space.
  00:48:01 Questioning expertise in space exploration.
  00:57:45 Writing process for aspiring writers.
  01:00:52 Take writing seriously as a business.
  01:03:06 Importance of anthropology in space.
  
  Savannah Mandel, a passionate anthropologist, delves into the realms of speculation, futurism, and industrial studies. With a pen in one hand and a cup of coffee in the other, she finds herself in her element. Her diverse experiences have shaped her into a versatile writer, both in non-fiction and fiction genres. When she's not engrossed in her research and writing, Savannah indulges in board games and even runs a time travel-themed role-playing game. Her captivating articles can be found in esteemed publications like the Geek Anthropologist, Anthropology Now, Anthropology News, and various online platforms.Excitement fills the air as Savannah's debut book, "Ground Control: Arguments for the End of Human Space Exploration," is set to be released through Chicago Review Press in the spring of 2024. This highly anticipated publication promises to offer thought-provoking insights into the future of human space exploration and its implications.
  
  About This Anthro Life This Anthro Life is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the human side of technology, culture, and business. Hosted by Adam Gamwell, we unravel fascinating narratives and connect them to the wider context of our lives.
  Tune in to https://thisanthrolife.org and subscribe to our Substack at https://thisanthrolife.substack.com for more captivating episodes and engaging content.
  
  Connect with Savannah Mandel
  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/savannah-mandel-a90a62171/
  Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheSpaceSav
  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/savannah.lann
  Website: https://www.savannahmandel.com/
  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savthespaceanthropologist/
  
  Connect with This Anthro Life:
  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisanthrolife/
  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisanthrolife
  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/this-anthro-life-podcast/
  This Anthro Life website: https://www.thisanthrolife.org/
  Substack blog: https://thisanthrolife.substack.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57563644Wed, 08 Nov 2023 19:27:22 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCHave you ever wondered if reaching for the stars is humanity's most urgent priority? Is it the thrill of exploration, the endless possibilities, or our desire to ensure that our species has a plan B? In this episode of This Anthro Life, we tackle the...Savannah Mandel shares her research and experiences working in the human space exploration industry. She discusses her journey from being a starry-eyed lover of space as a child to developing more critical perspectives as her research progressed. She remains devoted to bringing anthropological research methods to bear, diversifying voices in the field, and furthering public understanding. We also touch on topics like decolonizing space, diversifying voices and perspectives involved in the industry, applying anthropological research to create real-world impact, and studying speculative futures. Join in for another episode that takes you on a journey beyond the stars and back down to Earth.
  
  
  Key takeaways:
  
  • Learn about space ethics and anthropology by exploring how social scientists are studying the cultural, ethical, and social dimensions of humanity's journey into space.
  • Explore the ethical implications of space exploration by examining important questions about equality, justice, environmental impact, and the effects on life on Earth.
  • Examine the economic forces driving the space industry by examining the role of governments, private companies, billionaires, and other financial stakeholders.
  • Understand the social impact of humanity's journey into space by considering how space exploration changes societies, cultures, and humanity's view of itself.
  • Challenge conventional wisdom about space exploration by questioning assumptions made by governments, corporations, and the media about colonizing space.
  • Question the grand visions of the space industry by analyzing the motivations and assumptions behind proposals for space mining, tourism, and colonization.
  • Ground the study of space within a broader global context by connecting space exploration to issues like inequality, climate change, and social justice on Earth.
  • Consider cultural, social, and political factors influencing space exploration by examining public opinion, cultural representations, and power structures.
  • Discover how anthropology can shape the future of space by advocating for diverse voices and ethical, socially conscious policies.
  • Apply anthropological research to create real-world change by informing decision-making and bringing new perspectives to the space industry.
  
  Timestamps:
  00:00:32 Questioning the relevance of space exploration.
  00:05:09 Questioning the ethics of research.
  00:12:09 Limited voices in space exploration.
  00:19:29 Space exploration should be optional.
  00:21:48 Importance of discussing space ethics.
  00:26:48 Anthropologists can be activists.
  00:32:17 Speculative research informs present realities.
  00:37:03 Science fiction influences society's future.
  00:42:00 Include diverse voices in space.
  00:48:01 Questioning expertise in space exploration.
  00:57:45 Writing process for aspiring writers.
  01:00:52 Take writing seriously as a business.
  01:03:06 Importance of anthropology in space.
  
  Savannah Mandel, a passionate anthropologist, delves into the realms of speculation, futurism, and industrial studies. With a pen in one hand and a cup of coffee in the other, she finds herself in her element. Her diverse experiences have shaped her into a versatile writer, both in non-fiction and fiction genres. When she's not engrossed in her research and writing, Savannah indulges in board games and even runs a time travel-themed role-playing game. Her captivating articles can be found in esteemed publications...]]>3912anthropology,cosmology,science,spaceexploration,technology,universefalse10187fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wisdom-from-the-edge-writing-ethnography-in-turbulent-times-with-paul-stoller--57465435Paul shares his fascinating experiences studying healing practices and encountering unexplainable phenomena in Niger. We delve into the importance of storytelling, deep listening, and the need for ethnography to engage all senses. Paul further emphasizes the power of evocative writing, the value of passing down knowledge through generations, and the profound wisdom we can gain from unexpected sources. Tune in to discover the transformative potential of anthropology and how it can shape our understanding of the human condition.
  
  Key takeaways:
  
  • Learn how immersive fieldwork pushes boundaries of understanding and challenges preconceptions through lived experiences in other cultures.
  • Explore how storytelling is a core way that cultures transmit knowledge, values, and traditions across generations through oral histories.
  • Discover how "deep listening" goes beyond words to sense meanings through tone, expression, and being to understand another person truly.
  • Immerse yourself in vivid place descriptions that evoke memory and enhance the reader's experience of ethnographic scenes.
  • Develop your skills in bringing field research to life through techniques like constructing compelling characters and authentic dialogue.
  • Appreciate how wisdom exists in unexpected places beyond academic frameworks through the practical knowledge of indigenous elders.
  • Understand how long-term relationships in the field unlock hidden dimensions of cultural knowledge only revealed through deep trust over time.
  
  Key Topics of this Podcast:
  
  00:01:30 Wisdom lies beyond comprehension.
  00:09:18 Ethnography helps understand troubled times.
  00:10:11 Lack of social trust and disrespect for nature have consequences.
  00:17:45 Indigenous wisdom is valuable.
  00:21:17 Writing ethnography with vivid descriptions.
  00:29:39 Deep listening enhances storytelling experience.
  00:32:06 Storytelling connects and reveals humanity.
  00:36:42 Ethnography's unique value proposition.
  00:41:03 Ethnography preserves and passes knowledge.
  00:44:02 Embrace vulnerability for deeper wisdom.
  00:47:33. Embrace sensory approach to engage.
  
  
  Our incredible guest, Paul Stoller, is an anthropologist who has spent years conducting fieldwork in West Niger. Through his experiences as an apprentice to healers in the region, Stoller has conducted anthropological research in West Africa for over 30 years, focusing on Songhai religion and spirit possession. Since 1992, he has also studied West African immigrants in New York City, exploring informal economies and immigration politics. Stoller has published 11 books, including ethnographies, biographies, memoirs, and novels. As a custodian of wisdom from the edge, Stoller emphasizes the importance of listening to knowledge and learning from it. With his unique perspective, he offers invaluable insights into the human condition, social relations, and the preservation of cultural heritage.
  
  About This Anthro Life: This Anthro Life is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the human side of technology, culture, and business. Hosted by Adam Gamwell, we unravel fascinating narratives and connect them to the wider context of our lives. Tune in to https://thisanthrolife.org and subscribe to our Substack at https://thisanthrolife.substack.com for more captivating episodes and engaging content.
  
  
  Connect with Paul Stoller
  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-stoller-0135a57a/
  Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sohanci
  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sohanci2/
  New Book: Wisdom from the Edge (Get it from the TAL Affiliate Bookstore.org and support the show and independent bookstores!)
  
  Connect with This Anthro Life:
  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisanthrolife/
  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisanthrolife
  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/this-anthro-life-podcast/
  This Anthro Life website: https://www.thisanthrolife.org/
  Substack blog: https://thisanthrolife.substack.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57465435Wed, 01 Nov 2023 15:00:02 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCAre you curious about the untapped wisdom that exists outside of traditional academic knowledge? Do you want to learn how stories, dialogue, and sensory experiences can enhance our understanding of the world? In this episode of This Anthro Life, we...Paul shares his fascinating experiences studying healing practices and encountering unexplainable phenomena in Niger. We delve into the importance of storytelling, deep listening, and the need for ethnography to engage all senses. Paul further emphasizes the power of evocative writing, the value of passing down knowledge through generations, and the profound wisdom we can gain from unexpected sources. Tune in to discover the transformative potential of anthropology and how it can shape our understanding of the human condition.
  
  Key takeaways:
  
  • Learn how immersive fieldwork pushes boundaries of understanding and challenges preconceptions through lived experiences in other cultures.
  • Explore how storytelling is a core way that cultures transmit knowledge, values, and traditions across generations through oral histories.
  • Discover how "deep listening" goes beyond words to sense meanings through tone, expression, and being to understand another person truly.
  • Immerse yourself in vivid place descriptions that evoke memory and enhance the reader's experience of ethnographic scenes.
  • Develop your skills in bringing field research to life through techniques like constructing compelling characters and authentic dialogue.
  • Appreciate how wisdom exists in unexpected places beyond academic frameworks through the practical knowledge of indigenous elders.
  • Understand how long-term relationships in the field unlock hidden dimensions of cultural knowledge only revealed through deep trust over time.
  
  Key Topics of this Podcast:
  
  00:01:30 Wisdom lies beyond comprehension.
  00:09:18 Ethnography helps understand troubled times.
  00:10:11 Lack of social trust and disrespect for nature have consequences.
  00:17:45 Indigenous wisdom is valuable.
  00:21:17 Writing ethnography with vivid descriptions.
  00:29:39 Deep listening enhances storytelling experience.
  00:32:06 Storytelling connects and reveals humanity.
  00:36:42 Ethnography's unique value proposition.
  00:41:03 Ethnography preserves and passes knowledge.
  00:44:02 Embrace vulnerability for deeper wisdom.
  00:47:33. Embrace sensory approach to engage.
  
  
  Our incredible guest, Paul Stoller, is an anthropologist who has spent years conducting fieldwork in West Niger. Through his experiences as an apprentice to healers in the region, Stoller has conducted anthropological research in West Africa for over 30 years, focusing on Songhai religion and spirit possession. Since 1992, he has also studied West African immigrants in New York City, exploring informal economies and immigration politics. Stoller has published 11 books, including ethnographies, biographies, memoirs, and novels. As a custodian of wisdom from the edge, Stoller emphasizes the importance of listening to knowledge and learning from it. With his unique perspective, he offers invaluable insights into the human condition, social relations, and the preservation of cultural heritage.
  
  About This Anthro Life: This Anthro Life is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the human side of technology, culture, and business. Hosted by Adam Gamwell, we unravel fascinating narratives and connect them to the wider context of our lives. Tune in to https://thisanthrolife.org and subscribe to our Substack at https://thisanthrolife.substack.com for more captivating...]]>2922anthropology,edge,ethnography,feeling,fieldwork,film,indigenous,senses,sensory,wisdom,writingfalse10186fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-automation-to-revolution-exploring-the-future-of-conversational-ai--57372023In this thought-provoking conversation, we explore the potential shift away from antiquated software interfaces and the exciting possibilities that conversational AI brings. From the potential of no-code approaches and decentralized business models to the interconnectedness of user experience, customer experience, and employee experience, we provide fresh insights on how automation can evolve how we work, interact with technology, elevate customer service, and foster creativity.
  
  
  Key takeaways:
  
  • Learn how to create your own skills ecosystem and embrace a no-code approach to building AI interfaces.
  • Understand the potential of conversational UI to revolutionize how we interact with technology.
  • Explore the impact of hyper automation on customer service experiences and employee creativity.
  • Conversational AI and hyper-automation could transform jobs by automating routine tasks and freeing up humans for more creative work.
    Decentralized organizations and composable UIs that allow access to all software through natural language could reshape business models.
  • Total experience design must consider both customer and employee experiences to be effective.
  • Responsible development of conversational AI could help create more empowering technologies.
  • Automation provides the opportunity for humans to engage in more meaningful social interactions.
  • The future of work and business will likely involve a blend of human creativity and machine automation.
  
  
  Our insightful guest, Robb Wilson, brings a wealth of expertise on hyper automation and composable systems. As the founder of OneReach.ai, a company specializing in creating tools for companies to build their own Alexa-like ecosystems, Robb understands the power and potential of AI in transforming industries. Get ready to be inspired and informed by his insights!
  
  
  Key Topics of this Podcast:
  00:00:23 The future of technology is conversational.
  00:06:06 Relaxation and space foster creativity.
  00:09:42 Humans can adapt and find value in automation.
  00:14:58 Decentralization is the future.
  00:22:26 Automation creates space for connection.
  00:27:30 Total experience is transformative.
  00:30:26 Employee-first approach in business.
  00:35:15 Revolutionizing technology through conversational interfaces.
  00:41:00 The future of software interfaces.
  00:44:36 Explainability is crucial for trust.
  00:55:06 Machines should make human-like mistakes.
  01:01:11 Unlocking software through conversational UI.
  01:06:37 Automation enhances customer experiences.
  
  
  About This Anthro Life This Anthro Life is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the human side of technology, culture, and business. Hosted by Adam Gamwell, we unravel fascinating narratives and connect them to the wider context of our lives. Tune in to https://thisanthrolife.org and subscribe to our Substack at https://thisanthrolife.substack.com for more captivating episodes and engaging content.
  
  
  Connect with Robb.
  WilsonLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/invisiblemachines/
  Website: https://onereach.ai/
  
  Connect with This Anthro Life:
  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisanthrolife/
  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisanthrolife
  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/this-anthro-life-podcast/
  This Anthro Life website: https://www.thisanthrolife.org/
  Substack blog: https://thisanthrolife.substack.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57372023Wed, 25 Oct 2023 15:00:03 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCDid you know that conversation, one of the oldest human technologies, is reshaping the future of how we interact with machines? We’re not talking Siri or Alexa here, but conversational AI, interfaces anyone can create and hyper automation that links...In this thought-provoking conversation, we explore the potential shift away from antiquated software interfaces and the exciting possibilities that conversational AI brings. From the potential of no-code approaches and decentralized business models to the interconnectedness of user experience, customer experience, and employee experience, we provide fresh insights on how automation can evolve how we work, interact with technology, elevate customer service, and foster creativity.
  
  
  Key takeaways:
  
  • Learn how to create your own skills ecosystem and embrace a no-code approach to building AI interfaces.
  • Understand the potential of conversational UI to revolutionize how we interact with technology.
  • Explore the impact of hyper automation on customer service experiences and employee creativity.
  • Conversational AI and hyper-automation could transform jobs by automating routine tasks and freeing up humans for more creative work.
    Decentralized organizations and composable UIs that allow access to all software through natural language could reshape business models.
  • Total experience design must consider both customer and employee experiences to be effective.
  • Responsible development of conversational AI could help create more empowering technologies.
  • Automation provides the opportunity for humans to engage in more meaningful social interactions.
  • The future of work and business will likely involve a blend of human creativity and machine automation.
  
  
  Our insightful guest, Robb Wilson, brings a wealth of expertise on hyper automation and composable systems. As the founder of OneReach.ai, a company specializing in creating tools for companies to build their own Alexa-like ecosystems, Robb understands the power and potential of AI in transforming industries. Get ready to be inspired and informed by his insights!
  
  
  Key Topics of this Podcast:
  00:00:23 The future of technology is conversational.
  00:06:06 Relaxation and space foster creativity.
  00:09:42 Humans can adapt and find value in automation.
  00:14:58 Decentralization is the future.
  00:22:26 Automation creates space for connection.
  00:27:30 Total experience is transformative.
  00:30:26 Employee-first approach in business.
  00:35:15 Revolutionizing technology through conversational interfaces.
  00:41:00 The future of software interfaces.
  00:44:36 Explainability is crucial for trust.
  00:55:06 Machines should make human-like mistakes.
  01:01:11 Unlocking software through conversational UI.
  01:06:37 Automation enhances customer experiences.
  
  
  About This Anthro Life This Anthro Life is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the human side of technology, culture, and business. Hosted by Adam Gamwell, we unravel fascinating narratives and connect them to the wider context of our lives. Tune in to https://thisanthrolife.org and subscribe to our Substack at 10185fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/navigating-uncertainty-lessons-from-the-frontlines-of-covid-19-testing--57275646
  Jon has been at the forefront of the COVID-19 testing efforts, working tirelessly to build a diagnostic infrastructure and tackle the challenges posed by the pandemic. From setting up drive-through testing centers to providing testing for the NFL and the NBA, Jon has been involved in a wide range of testing initiatives. Join us as we explore the critical importance of testing during a crisis, the logistics involved, and the leadership lessons learned along the way.
  
  Bringing us to today, Jon highlights the immense need for mental health support and the limitations of traditional therapy methods, such as in-person appointments. He mentions that with the rise of telemedicine, individuals can now access mental health services through online platforms, including texting and video calls, at any time and from anywhere. With mental health struggles increasing, he advocates for expanded telemedicine to provide more accessible care.
  
  Dr. Jon R. Cohen is a leading healthcare executive with over 30 years of experience growing successful medical companies. As former CEO of BioReference Laboratories, he guided the firm to become a top COVID-19 testing provider during the pandemic. Renowned for his strategic vision and expertise in healthcare policy and technology, Dr. Cohen is currently CEO of Talkspace, a prominent telehealth platform expanding access to mental health services. Based in New York, he continues to drive meaningful improvements in patient care and the digital transformation of healthcare.
  
  
  Key Takeaways:
  
  • The diagnostic industry is often overlooked and misunderstood, but it plays a crucial role in healthcare, especially during a pandemic.
  • There is a need for better diagnostic infrastructure and coordination at the federal level to prepare for future crises, including dedicated testing centers.
  • Trusting your inner voice and intuition is important in making critical decisions during a crisis.
  • Prioritizing healthcare workers and frontline responders for testing is crucial, but determining who should be tested beyond that can be challenging without clear guidance.
  • Leadership during crises requires making difficult decisions with incomplete information, owning up to mistakes, and prioritizing based on evolving situations.
  
  Key Topics of this Podcast:
  00:02:26 The podcast explores diagnostic laboratories.
  00:04:39 Unprecedented coordination in COVID response.
  00:09:22 Drive-thrus revolutionized COVID testing.
  00:13:29 Public-private partnerships are crucial.
  00:20:48 Listen to your inner voice.
  00:23:10 Trusting instincts in decision-making.
  00:28:08 Prioritizing testing for essential workers.
  00:36:48 Honesty and transparency in crises.
  00:41:45 Build a diagnostic infrastructure for future crises.
  00:47:00 Create a non-permission culture.
  00:47:56 Non-permission culture fosters effective organizations.
  
  About This Anthro Life This Anthro Life is a podcast that explores the ways in which humans interact, adapt, and create meaning within the different cultural contexts they find themselves in. Join host Adam Gamwell and his diverse array of guests as they dive deep into the fascinating world of anthropology, uncovering the hidden stories that shape our lives.
  
  Tune in now and find out more about how the lessons learned during the COVID can change the future of diagnostic laboratories. Don’t miss out on this transformative episode of This Anthro Life!
  
  Connect with Jon R. Cohen
  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-cohen-md/
  Website: https://www.talkspace.com/
  
  Connect with This Anthro Life:
  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisanthrolife/
  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisanthrolife
  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/this-anthro-life-podcast/
  This Anthro Life website: https://www.thisanthrolife.org/
  Substack blog: https://thisanthrolife.substack.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57275646Wed, 18 Oct 2023 15:00:03 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCWhat can we learn from our handling of the COVID-19 pandemic to better prepare for future crises? Why is it crucial to build a diagnostic infrastructure for future crises? And what lessons can we learn from the collaboration between healthcare...
  Jon has been at the forefront of the COVID-19 testing efforts, working tirelessly to build a diagnostic infrastructure and tackle the challenges posed by the pandemic. From setting up drive-through testing centers to providing testing for the NFL and the NBA, Jon has been involved in a wide range of testing initiatives. Join us as we explore the critical importance of testing during a crisis, the logistics involved, and the leadership lessons learned along the way.
  
  Bringing us to today, Jon highlights the immense need for mental health support and the limitations of traditional therapy methods, such as in-person appointments. He mentions that with the rise of telemedicine, individuals can now access mental health services through online platforms, including texting and video calls, at any time and from anywhere. With mental health struggles increasing, he advocates for expanded telemedicine to provide more accessible care.
  
  Dr. Jon R. Cohen is a leading healthcare executive with over 30 years of experience growing successful medical companies. As former CEO of BioReference Laboratories, he guided the firm to become a top COVID-19 testing provider during the pandemic. Renowned for his strategic vision and expertise in healthcare policy and technology, Dr. Cohen is currently CEO of Talkspace, a prominent telehealth platform expanding access to mental health services. Based in New York, he continues to drive meaningful improvements in patient care and the digital transformation of healthcare.
  
  
  Key Takeaways:
  
  • The diagnostic industry is often overlooked and misunderstood, but it plays a crucial role in healthcare, especially during a pandemic.
  • There is a need for better diagnostic infrastructure and coordination at the federal level to prepare for future crises, including dedicated testing centers.
  • Trusting your inner voice and intuition is important in making critical decisions during a crisis.
  • Prioritizing healthcare workers and frontline responders for testing is crucial, but determining who should be tested beyond that can be challenging without clear guidance.
  • Leadership during crises requires making difficult decisions with incomplete information, owning up to mistakes, and prioritizing based on evolving situations.
  
  Key Topics of this Podcast:
  00:02:26 The podcast explores diagnostic laboratories.
  00:04:39 Unprecedented coordination in COVID response.
  00:09:22 Drive-thrus revolutionized COVID testing.
  00:13:29 Public-private partnerships are crucial.
  00:20:48 Listen to your inner voice.
  00:23:10 Trusting instincts in decision-making.
  00:28:08 Prioritizing testing for essential workers.
  00:36:48 Honesty and transparency in crises.
  00:41:45 Build a diagnostic infrastructure for future crises.
  00:47:00 Create a non-permission culture.
  00:47:56 Non-permission culture fosters effective organizations.
  
  About This Anthro Life This Anthro Life is a podcast that explores the ways in which humans interact, adapt, and create meaning within the different cultural contexts they find themselves in. Join host Adam Gamwell and his diverse array of guests as they dive deep into the fascinating world of anthropology, uncovering the hidden stories that shape our lives.
  
  Tune in now and find out more about how the lessons learned during the COVID can change the...]]>3219anthropology,covid,covid-19,diagnostic,mentalhealth,pandemic,testingfalse10184fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/navigating-the-labyrinth-of-perception-wisdom-language-and-post-trauma-growth--57179984
  Amrita Subramanian
  Amrita Subramanian is a renowned expert in cultural contexts, relationships, and emotional intelligence. With a deep understanding of the complexities of language and identity, Amrita brings a fresh perspective to the podcast, challenging our assumptions and inviting us to explore the depths of our own experiences. As a seasoned speaker, consultant, and teacher, her insights into the human condition are sure to leave a lasting impact.
  
  
  Key Takeaways:
  
  • Explore the concept of an internal GPS and how it shapes our perception of self, others, and the world.
  • Understand the impact of language in expressing experiences and how it reveals our capabilities and limitations.
  • Navigate the challenges of processing trauma and grief during the ongoing pandemic and learn how to find resilience and growth within.
  • Recognize the importance of cultural contexts and relationships in shaping our understanding of ourselves and the world around us.
  • Uncover the significance of emotional intelligence and self-reflection for mental health and personal development.
  
  Key Topics of this Podcast:
  00:05:34 - The concept of trauma and how it can be both positive and negative.00:13:04 - Language is essential for understanding and exploring the limits of our experiences.00:16:34 - Upgrade your internal GPS.
  00:23:03 - Gentle self-reflection is essential.
  00:29:42. - Observe yourself without judgment.
  00:31:09 - Navigating the complexities of self-reflection.
  00:39:21 - Trauma can lead to growth.
  00:41:18 - Resilience leads to post-traumatic growth.
  00:50:38 - Reflect and question for growth.
  00:53:21 - Psychological safety is key.
  00:57:27 - Importance of honoring elders.
  01:02:12 - Elders should be respected and included.
  01:09:01 - Importance of self-reflection and self-care.
  01:12:08 - Language shapes our perception.
  
  About This Anthro Life This Anthro Life is a podcast that explores the ways in which humans interact, adapt, and create meaning within the different cultural contexts they find themselves in. Join host Adam Gamwell and his diverse array of guests as they dive deep into the fascinating world of anthropology, uncovering the hidden stories that shape our lives.Tune in now to unlock the secrets of wisdom, language, trauma, and growth in a rapidly changing world. Don’t miss out on this transformative episode of This Anthro Life!
  
  Connect with Amrita Subramanian
  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amrita-v-subramanian-a8687057/
  Website: https://growbeyondpain.com/
  
  Connect with This Anthro Life:
  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisanthrolife/
  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisanthrolife
  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/this-anthro-life-podcast/
  This Anthro Life website: https://www.thisanthrolife.org/
  Substack blog: https://thisanthrolife.substack.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57179984Tue, 10 Oct 2023 15:00:03 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCHow does language shape our understanding of experiences? How do we navigate trauma and find growth amidst adversity? Join us in this thought-provoking episode of This Anthro Life as we delve into the power of perception, the importance of emotional...
  Amrita Subramanian
  Amrita Subramanian is a renowned expert in cultural contexts, relationships, and emotional intelligence. With a deep understanding of the complexities of language and identity, Amrita brings a fresh perspective to the podcast, challenging our assumptions and inviting us to explore the depths of our own experiences. As a seasoned speaker, consultant, and teacher, her insights into the human condition are sure to leave a lasting impact.
  
  
  Key Takeaways:
  
  • Explore the concept of an internal GPS and how it shapes our perception of self, others, and the world.
  • Understand the impact of language in expressing experiences and how it reveals our capabilities and limitations.
  • Navigate the challenges of processing trauma and grief during the ongoing pandemic and learn how to find resilience and growth within.
  • Recognize the importance of cultural contexts and relationships in shaping our understanding of ourselves and the world around us.
  • Uncover the significance of emotional intelligence and self-reflection for mental health and personal development.
  
  Key Topics of this Podcast:
  00:05:34 - The concept of trauma and how it can be both positive and negative.00:13:04 - Language is essential for understanding and exploring the limits of our experiences.00:16:34 - Upgrade your internal GPS.
  00:23:03 - Gentle self-reflection is essential.
  00:29:42. - Observe yourself without judgment.
  00:31:09 - Navigating the complexities of self-reflection.
  00:39:21 - Trauma can lead to growth.
  00:41:18 - Resilience leads to post-traumatic growth.
  00:50:38 - Reflect and question for growth.
  00:53:21 - Psychological safety is key.
  00:57:27 - Importance of honoring elders.
  01:02:12 - Elders should be respected and included.
  01:09:01 - Importance of self-reflection and self-care.
  01:12:08 - Language shapes our perception.
  
  About This Anthro Life This Anthro Life is a podcast that explores the ways in which humans interact, adapt, and create meaning within the different cultural contexts they find themselves in. Join host Adam Gamwell and his diverse array of guests as they dive deep into the fascinating world of anthropology, uncovering the hidden stories that shape our lives.Tune in now to unlock the secrets of wisdom, language, trauma, and growth in a rapidly changing world. Don’t miss out on this transformative episode of This Anthro Life!
  
  Connect with Amrita Subramanian
  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amrita-v-subramanian-a8687057/
  Website: https://growbeyondpain.com/
  
  Connect with This Anthro Life:
  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisanthrolife/
  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisanthrolife
  LinkedIn: 10183fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/understanding-tribal-signals-a-conversation-with-an-evolutionary-anthropologist--56947995
  
  David R. Samson
  David R. Samson, Ph.D., is reshaping our understanding of human evolution. As an associate professor of Biological Anthropology at the University of Toronto, he investigates the major behavioral and physiological transitions that shaped our species. Bridging diverse fields from primatology to sleep science, his interdisciplinary research has been featured internationally by the BBC, Time, The New York Times, The Smithsonian, CBC, NPR, and National Geographic.Samson is the author of the groundbreaking book "Our Tribal Future: How to Channel Our Foundational Human Instincts into a Force for Good." He provides profound insights into how our primal tribal wiring can be harnessed as a force for unity, not division.Beyond academia, Samson pursues medieval martial arts as a distinguished member of the Society for Creative Anachronism. This gives him first-hand experience in channeling our innate tribal instincts.With his evolutionary expertise and diverse passions, Samson is illuminating new paths to overcome division and channel our tribal nature for the greater good.
  
  Key Takeaways:
  
  • The concept of evolutionary mismatch is introduced, highlighting how humans are adapted for a different environment than the one we currently live in.
  • The power of tribal signals in building trust among strangers is explored, with examples such as secret Masonic signals and sports jerseys.
  • The importance of face-to-face interactions and belonging to smaller, local communities is emphasized as a way to combat the negative effects of tribalism.
  • The Roseto mystery is discussed, where a small town in Pennsylvania had significantly lower rates of heart disease and other diseases of affluence due to their strong social network.
  • The idea of an "identity stack" is introduced, encouraging individuals to be conscious of the proportion of abstract tribes (such as political affiliations) versus face-to-face community tribes they identify with.
  • The concept of coalitions and symbolic connections is explored, including religion, sports, and brands as examples of tribal signals.
  
  Key Topics of this Podcast:
  00:04:27 - Evolutionary anthropology shapes personal perspectives.
  00:09:09 - Understanding our tribal past and present.
  00:17:26 - Evolutionary mismatch causes societal challenges.
  00:21:29 - Tribal signals build trust and identity.
  00:26:20 - Flexibility in identity and belonging.
  00:31:06 - Identity is shaped by tribes.
  00:34:43 - Importance of face-to-face interaction.
  00:40:07 - The power of intentional community.
  00:44:51 - Social connection is essential.
  00:50:09 - Importance of strong social connections.
  00:55:44 - Building community improves well-being.
  01:02:37 - Building a community is powerful.
  01:03:25 - Community is essential for well-being.
  
  
  
  Connect with David Samson:
  Twitter: https://twitter.com/Primalprimate?s=20
  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/primalprimatologist/?hl=en
  Website: https://davidrsamson.com/
  
  Connect with This Anthro Life:
  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisanthrolife/
  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisanthrolife
  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/this-anthro-life-podcast/
  This Anthro Life website: https://www.thisanthrolife.org/
  Substack blog: https://thisanthrolife.substack.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56947995Wed, 27 Sep 2023 14:00:03 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCThe episode emphasizes how understanding our innate human drives and dispositions is critical, as awareness allows us to work with them constructively. In particular, humans have a "tribe drive" - an instinct to cooperate and identify with groups,...
  
  David R. Samson
  David R. Samson, Ph.D., is reshaping our understanding of human evolution. As an associate professor of Biological Anthropology at the University of Toronto, he investigates the major behavioral and physiological transitions that shaped our species. Bridging diverse fields from primatology to sleep science, his interdisciplinary research has been featured internationally by the BBC, Time, The New York Times, The Smithsonian, CBC, NPR, and National Geographic.Samson is the author of the groundbreaking book "Our Tribal Future: How to Channel Our Foundational Human Instincts into a Force for Good." He provides profound insights into how our primal tribal wiring can be harnessed as a force for unity, not division.Beyond academia, Samson pursues medieval martial arts as a distinguished member of the Society for Creative Anachronism. This gives him first-hand experience in channeling our innate tribal instincts.With his evolutionary expertise and diverse passions, Samson is illuminating new paths to overcome division and channel our tribal nature for the greater good.
  
  Key Takeaways:
  
  • The concept of evolutionary mismatch is introduced, highlighting how humans are adapted for a different environment than the one we currently live in.
  • The power of tribal signals in building trust among strangers is explored, with examples such as secret Masonic signals and sports jerseys.
  • The importance of face-to-face interactions and belonging to smaller, local communities is emphasized as a way to combat the negative effects of tribalism.
  • The Roseto mystery is discussed, where a small town in Pennsylvania had significantly lower rates of heart disease and other diseases of affluence due to their strong social network.
  • The idea of an "identity stack" is introduced, encouraging individuals to be conscious of the proportion of abstract tribes (such as political affiliations) versus face-to-face community tribes they identify with.
  • The concept of coalitions and symbolic connections is explored, including religion, sports, and brands as examples of tribal signals.
  
  Key Topics of this Podcast:
  00:04:27 - Evolutionary anthropology shapes personal perspectives.
  00:09:09 - Understanding our tribal past and present.
  00:17:26 - Evolutionary mismatch causes societal challenges.
  00:21:29 - Tribal signals build trust and identity.
  00:26:20 - Flexibility in identity and belonging.
  00:31:06 - Identity is shaped by tribes.
  00:34:43 - Importance of face-to-face interaction.
  00:40:07 - The power of intentional community.
  00:44:51 - Social connection is essential.
  00:50:09 - Importance of strong social connections.
  00:55:44 - Building community improves well-being.
  01:02:37 - Building a community...]]>3898anthropologist,anthropology,business,condition,connection,culture,design,evolutionary,human,intelligence,life,modern,podcast,science,signals,social,technology,tribal,understandingfalse10182fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bridging-the-gap-bringing-science-to-the-public-imagination--56883943
  
  Nicholas B. Dirks
  
  Nicholas B. Dirks is an internationally renowned historian and anthropologist who has made significant contributions as a scholar of South Asia and colonialism. He served as the 10th Chancellor of UC Berkeley from 2012 to 2017, where he strengthened research partnerships, increased accessibility for underrepresented students, and addressed critical issues like sexual harassment. Previously, Dirks was Executive Vice President and Dean of Faculty at Columbia, overseeing faculty growth and interdisciplinary initiatives. He has authored several acclaimed books on history and anthropology, including The Hollow Crown and Castes of Mind, and received honors including a Guggenheim Fellowship and MacArthur Fellowship. Through his academic leadership, research, and writing, Dirks has advanced scholarship on colonialism and made an impact as a public intellectual and leader in higher education.
  Key Topics of this Podcast:
  
  00:08:37 Science is a process of discovery and revision.
  00:10:28 Science and public engagement are crucial.
  00:15:11. Science is a zigzagging process.
  00:18:47 Science is a process of testing and experimentation.
  00:24:43 Science is a human activity.
  00:28:44 Publication bias in scientific research.
  00:33:14 Diverse scientific community fosters progress.
  00:38:17 Prepare for future disasters.
  00:44:13 Building trust in public conversations.
  00:48:16 Ethical obligations in AI development.
  00:53:39 Bilingualism between science and arts.
  00:58:30 Supporting science with broader understanding.
  01:03:53 Anthropology encompasses diverse disciplines.
  
  
  Connect with Nicholas B. Dirks:
  Twitter: https://twitter.com/nickdirks?s=20
  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-dirks-84a1ab149/
  Website: https://www.nicholasbdirks.com/
  
  Connect with This Anthro Life:
  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisanthrolife/
  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisanthrolife
  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/this-anthro-life-podcast/
  This Anthro Life website: https://www.thisanthrolife.org/
  Substack blog: https://thisanthrolife.substack.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56883943Thu, 21 Sep 2023 15:00:02 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCThis episode is about the importance of supporting public access to science and helping experts and scientists in their work. Dr. Nicholas B. Dirks, joins host Adam Gamwell to discuss the work of the New York Academy of Sciences, which emphasizes the...
  
  Nicholas B. Dirks
  
  Nicholas B. Dirks is an internationally renowned historian and anthropologist who has made significant contributions as a scholar of South Asia and colonialism. He served as the 10th Chancellor of UC Berkeley from 2012 to 2017, where he strengthened research partnerships, increased accessibility for underrepresented students, and addressed critical issues like sexual harassment. Previously, Dirks was Executive Vice President and Dean of Faculty at Columbia, overseeing faculty growth and interdisciplinary initiatives. He has authored several acclaimed books on history and anthropology, including The Hollow Crown and Castes of Mind, and received honors including a Guggenheim Fellowship and MacArthur Fellowship. Through his academic leadership, research, and writing, Dirks has advanced scholarship on colonialism and made an impact as a public intellectual and leader in higher education.
  Key Topics of this Podcast:
  
  00:08:37 Science is a process of discovery and revision.
  00:10:28 Science and public engagement are crucial.
  00:15:11. Science is a zigzagging process.
  00:18:47 Science is a process of testing and experimentation.
  00:24:43 Science is a human activity.
  00:28:44 Publication bias in scientific research.
  00:33:14 Diverse scientific community fosters progress.
  00:38:17 Prepare for future disasters.
  00:44:13 Building trust in public conversations.
  00:48:16 Ethical obligations in AI development.
  00:53:39 Bilingualism between science and arts.
  00:58:30 Supporting science with broader understanding.
  01:03:53 Anthropology encompasses diverse disciplines.
  
  
  Connect with Nicholas B. Dirks:
  Twitter: https://twitter.com/nickdirks?s=20
  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-dirks-84a1ab149/
  Website: https://www.nicholasbdirks.com/
  
  Connect with This Anthro Life:
  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisanthrolife/
  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisanthrolife
  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/this-anthro-life-podcast/
  This Anthro Life website: 10181fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/building-regenerative-experiences-how-cognitive-data-can-revolutionize-design--56725277
  In this thought-provoking conversation, we dive into the evolution of systems and technology, the psychology behind gaming, and how cognitive understanding can shape the future of design and technology. Here are some key takeaways you can expect from this episode:
  
  • Understand the concept of regenerative experiences and how they create sustainable and impactful user engagement.
  • Discover the potential of cognitive understanding in designing experiences that resonate with audience groups.
  • Learn how the combination of psychological assessment and adaptive psychological assessments can empower creators to build experiences that connect deeply with their audience.
  • Explore the power of the flow state and how it can unlock creativity, problem-solving, and motivation in individuals.
  Our guest, Joe Schaeppi, is a trailblazer in the field of human insight and cognitive understanding. With a background in human factors psychology and anthropology, Joe has dedicated his career to designing experiences that promote mindfulness, self-knowledge, and meaningful connections. Joe is an entrepreneur and leader in the gaming and psychology fields. He co-founded and is CEO of Solsten, a company that integrates psychology and AI to realize the full potential of games. Solsten is pioneering the use of psychology-based AI in games. In addition to leading Solsten, Joe serves as a startup advisor, lending his expertise to help other emerging companies. He has a background as a practicing clinical counselor who specialized in adventure therapy and neuropsychology. He has held several leadership roles in gaming and tech companies including head of UX at Big Fish Games, UX director at MRM // McCann, and co-founder of the startup Epicstoke. His expertise in cognitive behavioral psychology and understanding the whole person makes him the perfect guide for this enlightening conversation.
  
  
  • Key Topics of this Podcast:
  • 00:04:05 - Importance of designing human-centric experiences.
  • 00:04:48 - Understanding audience for better experiences.
  • 00:12:41 - Design digital experiences for collective consciousness.
  • 00:18:02 - Community-scale can dilute meaning.
  • 00:22:24 - Gaming is for everyone.
  • 00:28:05 - New form of capitalism emerging.
  • 00:33:02 - The value of self-awareness.
  • 00:38:42 - AI can enhance artistic creativity.
  • 00:42:00 - AI can revolutionize music creation.
  • 00:50:31 - Behavioral data inform personalized experiences.
  • 00:55:38 - Consumers crave immersive narrative experiences.
  • 01:04:02 - Context matters in design.
  • 01:05:07 - The danger of separating cognition.
  • 01:10:13 - AI and machine learning are here to stay.
  • 01:15:37 - Cognition is the key to rational behavior.
  • 01:20:09 - Biopsychosocial approach in design.
  • 01:26:34 - The importance of holistic experience design.
  • 01:30:23 - Understanding and harnessing the flow state.
  • 01:35:36 - Harnessing technology for human flourishing.
  • 01:39:32 - Design can shape the future.
  
  This Anthro Life is a podcast that delves into the human experience through the lens of anthropology. Hosted by Adam Gamwell, each episode explores different aspects of life, culture, and society, offering unique insights and fresh perspectives. Don't miss this enlightening discussion with Joe Schaeppi on unleashing the power of cognitive understanding in design and technology.
  
  
  Connect with Joe Schaeppi:
  
  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/joeschaeppi?s=20
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joeschaeppi/?hl=en
  • Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/schaeppi/
  • Website: https://www.solsten.io/
  Connect with This Anthro Life:
  
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisanthrolife/
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisanthrolife
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/this-anthro-life-podcast/
  • This Anthro Life website: https://www.thisanthrolife.org/
  • Substack blog: https://thisanthrolife.substack.com
  ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56725277Thu, 07 Sep 2023 15:35:55 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCAre you ready to discover the untapped potential of cognitive understanding in design and technology? Join us in this episode of This Anthro Life as we explore the transformative impact of incorporating cognitive understanding and data alongside...
  In this thought-provoking conversation, we dive into the evolution of systems and technology, the psychology behind gaming, and how cognitive understanding can shape the future of design and technology. Here are some key takeaways you can expect from this episode:
  
  • Understand the concept of regenerative experiences and how they create sustainable and impactful user engagement.
  • Discover the potential of cognitive understanding in designing experiences that resonate with audience groups.
  • Learn how the combination of psychological assessment and adaptive psychological assessments can empower creators to build experiences that connect deeply with their audience.
  • Explore the power of the flow state and how it can unlock creativity, problem-solving, and motivation in individuals.
  Our guest, Joe Schaeppi, is a trailblazer in the field of human insight and cognitive understanding. With a background in human factors psychology and anthropology, Joe has dedicated his career to designing experiences that promote mindfulness, self-knowledge, and meaningful connections. Joe is an entrepreneur and leader in the gaming and psychology fields. He co-founded and is CEO of Solsten, a company that integrates psychology and AI to realize the full potential of games. Solsten is pioneering the use of psychology-based AI in games. In addition to leading Solsten, Joe serves as a startup advisor, lending his expertise to help other emerging companies. He has a background as a practicing clinical counselor who specialized in adventure therapy and neuropsychology. He has held several leadership roles in gaming and tech companies including head of UX at Big Fish Games, UX director at MRM // McCann, and co-founder of the startup Epicstoke. His expertise in cognitive behavioral psychology and understanding the whole person makes him the perfect guide for this enlightening conversation.
  
  
  • Key Topics of this Podcast:
  • 00:04:05 - Importance of designing human-centric experiences.
  • 00:04:48 - Understanding audience for better experiences.
  • 00:12:41 - Design digital experiences for collective consciousness.
  • 00:18:02 - Community-scale can dilute meaning.
  • 00:22:24 - Gaming is for everyone.
  • 00:28:05 - New form of capitalism emerging.
  • 00:33:02 - The value of self-awareness.
  • 00:38:42 - AI can enhance artistic creativity.
  • 00:42:00 - AI can revolutionize music creation.
  • 00:50:31 - Behavioral data inform personalized experiences.
  • 00:55:38 - Consumers crave immersive narrative experiences.
  • 01:04:02 - Context matters in design.
  • 01:05:07 - The danger of separating cognition.
  • 01:10:13 - AI and machine learning are here to stay.
  • 01:15:37 - Cognition is the key to rational behavior.
  • 01:20:09 - Biopsychosocial approach in design.
  • 01:26:34 - The importance of holistic experience design.
  • 01:30:23 - Understanding and harnessing the flow state.
  • 01:35:36 - Harnessing technology for human flourishing.
  • 01:39:32 - Design can shape the future.
  
  This Anthro Life is a podcast that delves into the human experience through the lens of anthropology. Hosted by Adam Gamwell, each episode explores...]]>6451ai,consciousness,experience,holistic,human-centric,mindfulness,self-knowledge,technologyfalse10180fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exploring-pedagogy-and-teaching-for-a-post-racist-imagination--56441588
  Janine de Novais is a writer, sociologist, and educator driven by a lifelong passion for understanding how human liberation is a cultural project. As a Cabo Verdean American scholar, she has experienced firsthand the power of culture to both constrain and empower. Janine brings over a decade of experience researching, teaching, and designing curricula in higher education, including positions at Harvard, Columbia, and the University of Delaware. She served as Associate Director of Columbia's Core Curriculum, helping shape one of the nation's pioneering liberal arts programs. Whether writing, consulting or teaching, Janine is driven by a passion for culture as a tool for collective liberation. She empowers people to challenge the status quo and author their futures.
  
  
  Key Takeaways:
  
  • The Brave Community method is a teaching and learning method that fosters empathy and intellectual bravery among learners.
  • Grounding for learning, which combines content for learning and culture of learning, is crucial for creating a transformative learning experience.
  • Curating intentional content and having a foundation is essential for effective conversations and dialogue.
  • Clear and specific content, such as addressing racial disparities, is important in discussions and meetings.
  • Creating a culture of open discussion requires training, protocols, and a cohesive group that can handle difficult conversations.
  • Setting boundaries and expectations is important in discussions about racial disparity and discipline.
  • A pedagogical approach in learning environments promotes growth, change, and the benefits of a learning community.
  • Higher education should focus on teaching skills necessary for a multiracial democracy and counter prevailing narratives.
  • Human engagement and values should be prioritized in technology development to avoid forgetting our humanity.
  
  Key Topics of this Podcast:
  00:01:33 - Setting the stage for conversation.
  00:03:47 - Setting up a safe learning environment.
  00:08:25 - Grounding for learning.
  00:11:45 - Bravery in expressing needs.
  00:17:31 - Bringing pedagogy into real life.
  00:19:10 - Engaging with content together.
  00:23:47 - Classroom setting and racial education.
  00:26:47 - Bounded content and problem-solving.
  00:31:13 - Using humor to dissolve tension.
  00:34:11 - The value of humanities education.
  00:39:24 - Culture as a learning phenomenon.
  00:44:38 - Racial disparity in tech engineering.
  00:47:13 - Resilient empathy and pedagogy.
  00:51:24 - Forgetting our humanity.
  00:55:18 - Post-racist imagination.
  00:58:06 - Unethical forward projection of growth.
  01:03:10 - There is no neutral stance.
  01:05:45 - Not having a brave community experience.
  
  
  Connect with Janine de Novais:
  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janinedenovais/
  Twitter: https://twitter.com/JaninedeNovais
  Website: https://www.janinedenovais.com/
  
  
  Connect with me:
  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisanthrolife/
  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisanthrolife LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/thisanthrolife
  Website: https://thisanthrolife.org]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56441588Fri, 11 Aug 2023 17:00:02 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCJanine de Novais joins host Adam Gamwell to explore the importance of fostering discussions about race and racism. Janine, an educator and author, shares her expertise on creating safe spaces for dialogue and teaching towards a post-racist...
  Janine de Novais is a writer, sociologist, and educator driven by a lifelong passion for understanding how human liberation is a cultural project. As a Cabo Verdean American scholar, she has experienced firsthand the power of culture to both constrain and empower. Janine brings over a decade of experience researching, teaching, and designing curricula in higher education, including positions at Harvard, Columbia, and the University of Delaware. She served as Associate Director of Columbia's Core Curriculum, helping shape one of the nation's pioneering liberal arts programs. Whether writing, consulting or teaching, Janine is driven by a passion for culture as a tool for collective liberation. She empowers people to challenge the status quo and author their futures.
  
  
  Key Takeaways:
  
  • The Brave Community method is a teaching and learning method that fosters empathy and intellectual bravery among learners.
  • Grounding for learning, which combines content for learning and culture of learning, is crucial for creating a transformative learning experience.
  • Curating intentional content and having a foundation is essential for effective conversations and dialogue.
  • Clear and specific content, such as addressing racial disparities, is important in discussions and meetings.
  • Creating a culture of open discussion requires training, protocols, and a cohesive group that can handle difficult conversations.
  • Setting boundaries and expectations is important in discussions about racial disparity and discipline.
  • A pedagogical approach in learning environments promotes growth, change, and the benefits of a learning community.
  • Higher education should focus on teaching skills necessary for a multiracial democracy and counter prevailing narratives.
  • Human engagement and values should be prioritized in technology development to avoid forgetting our humanity.
  
  Key Topics of this Podcast:
  00:01:33 - Setting the stage for conversation.
  00:03:47 - Setting up a safe learning environment.
  00:08:25 - Grounding for learning.
  00:11:45 - Bravery in expressing needs.
  00:17:31 - Bringing pedagogy into real life.
  00:19:10 - Engaging with content together.
  00:23:47 - Classroom setting and racial education.
  00:26:47 - Bounded content and problem-solving.
  00:31:13 - Using humor to dissolve tension.
  00:34:11 - The value of humanities education.
  00:39:24 - Culture as a learning phenomenon.
  00:44:38 - Racial disparity in tech engineering.
  00:47:13 - Resilient empathy and pedagogy.
  00:51:24 - Forgetting our humanity.
  00:55:18 - Post-racist imagination.
  00:58:06 - Unethical forward projection of growth.
  01:03:10 - There is no neutral stance.
  01:05:45 - Not having a brave community experience.
  
  
  Connect with Janine de Novais:
  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janinedenovais/
  Twitter: https://twitter.com/JaninedeNovais
  Website: 10179fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/anthropology-meets-journalism-how-two-fields-can-save-each-other--56336424Emily Kennedy
  
  Emily Kennedy is a trained anthropologist and has worked as a journalist, communications professional, and magazine editor for more than a decade. She has taught as a journalism instructor and guest lecturer at various universities and colleges. Her research and experience in the sphere of anthropology and journalism led to the creation of anthrojourno.org - an online resource for journalists looking to use ethnographic methods in their reporting
  
  Key Takeaways:
  
  • Journalism and anthropology share similarities in terms of pulling concepts from other disciplines and the importance of showing their methods.
  • Journalists can increase trust by revealing the process behind their work.
  • Both journalism and anthropology involve collaboration with various professionals.
  • Ethnographic methods are used in journalism, but they are often not explicitly recognized as such.
  • Journalism education has seen the rise of other approaches such as engaged journalism and design thinking.
  • Improving the interview process is a common challenge in both anthropology and journalism.
  • Ethnographic methods can help address challenges in journalism, such as the business model, online harassment, and trust in media outlets.
  • Anthropology and ethnography offer a comprehensive perspective that can benefit journalism.
  • The balance between collaboration and individuality differs in anthropology and journalism.
  • Finding a balance between using formulas and being authentic is important in both journalism and ethnographic writing.
  
  Key Topics of this Podcast:
  
  [00:00:27] Anthropology and journalism collide.
  [00:05:30] Anthropology and journalism overlap.
  [00:15:14] Ethnographic methods can benefit journalism.
  [00:16:08] Ethnographic interviews prioritize building rapport and showing empathy
  [00:20:37] Ethnographic interviews uncover hidden perspectives.
  [00:24:35] Formulas can be helpful and limiting in writing.
  [00:28:56] Formula shifts and innovation are necessary.
  [00:34:44] Advocacy ≠ Bias in journalism.
  [00:41:31] Journalism and anthropology can intersect.
  [00:43:29] Anthropologists and journalists can learn from each other.
  [00:48:09] Newsworthy stories have specific qualities.
  [00:54:14] Importance of open-mindedness in journalism.
  [00:58:27] Ethnographic methods enhance journalism
  
  
  Connect with Emily Kennedy:Anthrojourno website: https://anthrojourno.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Kennedy_writes
  Connect with This Anthro Life:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisanthrolife/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisanthrolife LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/thisanthrolife This Anthro Life website: https://www.thisanthrolife.org/ Substack blog: https://thisanthrolife.substack.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56336424Tue, 01 Aug 2023 15:00:02 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCIn this episode, Emily Kennedy shares her unique journey of discovering the concept of ethnographic journalism. Journalists now face unprecedented issues like harassment, lack of public trust, and accusations of bias. As a main source of information,...Emily Kennedy
  
  Emily Kennedy is a trained anthropologist and has worked as a journalist, communications professional, and magazine editor for more than a decade. She has taught as a journalism instructor and guest lecturer at various universities and colleges. Her research and experience in the sphere of anthropology and journalism led to the creation of anthrojourno.org - an online resource for journalists looking to use ethnographic methods in their reporting
  
  Key Takeaways:
  
  • Journalism and anthropology share similarities in terms of pulling concepts from other disciplines and the importance of showing their methods.
  • Journalists can increase trust by revealing the process behind their work.
  • Both journalism and anthropology involve collaboration with various professionals.
  • Ethnographic methods are used in journalism, but they are often not explicitly recognized as such.
  • Journalism education has seen the rise of other approaches such as engaged journalism and design thinking.
  • Improving the interview process is a common challenge in both anthropology and journalism.
  • Ethnographic methods can help address challenges in journalism, such as the business model, online harassment, and trust in media outlets.
  • Anthropology and ethnography offer a comprehensive perspective that can benefit journalism.
  • The balance between collaboration and individuality differs in anthropology and journalism.
  • Finding a balance between using formulas and being authentic is important in both journalism and ethnographic writing.
  
  Key Topics of this Podcast:
  
  [00:00:27] Anthropology and journalism collide.
  [00:05:30] Anthropology and journalism overlap.
  [00:15:14] Ethnographic methods can benefit journalism.
  [00:16:08] Ethnographic interviews prioritize building rapport and showing empathy
  [00:20:37] Ethnographic interviews uncover hidden perspectives.
  [00:24:35] Formulas can be helpful and limiting in writing.
  [00:28:56] Formula shifts and innovation are necessary.
  [00:34:44] Advocacy ≠ Bias in journalism.
  [00:41:31] Journalism and anthropology can intersect.
  [00:43:29] Anthropologists and journalists can learn from each other.
  [00:48:09] Newsworthy stories have specific qualities.
  [00:54:14] Importance of open-mindedness in journalism.
  [00:58:27] Ethnographic methods enhance journalism
  
  
  Connect with Emily Kennedy:Anthrojourno website: https://anthrojourno.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Kennedy_writes
  Connect with This Anthro Life:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisanthrolife/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisanthrolife LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/thisanthrolife This...]]>3584ai,anthropology,authentic,collaboration,decision-making,education,improvement,individuality,journalismfalse10178fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/entrepreneurship-and-ethics-in-the-age-of-ai-with-ahmed-reza--54580700
  But AI is far from perfect. Too often, we end up grappling with a variety of problems when we bring AI into the real world, from increasing mental health issues in young girls and boys to anxiety for workers whose jobs are changing. And while developers don’t set out to design AI technologies to have these unsavory effects, they happen anyway.
  
  In this episode of This Anthro Life, we explore these issues and more with Ahmed Reza, a serial entrepreneur and self-professed AI geek who has founded multiple successful companies. With over a decade’s experience in the marketing and AI space, Ahmed shares his unique perspective on AI development, tech entrepreneurship, and more.
  
  Show Highlights:
  
  
  
  • [05:53] Why Ahmed has been nicknamed “the intelligent man’s Forrest Gump”
  • [08:12] Ahmed’s experience as a child actor in Bangladesh
  • [12:45] How Ahmed came to be an entrepreneur
  • [23:00] What Yobi does
  • [28:38] Why we should be careful when developing AI
  • [34:46] What AI can ultimately enable us to do
  • [36:47] How AI can help us create a better world
  • [45:36] How we can incentivize leaders to use AI technologies for good
  • [54:26] The moral responsibility of AI developers
  • [58:52] The story behind the development of Trephub
  • [01:05:32] Ahmed’s hopes for the future
  
  Links and Resources:
  
  
  
  • Check out the Yobi app
  • Check out the startups at TrepHub
  • Connect with Ahmed Reza via LinkedIn
  • Connect with Adam Gamwell via email, LinkedIn, or Twitter
  • Leave a review here to support This Anthro Life
  • Subscribe to the Anthrocurious Substack today
  ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54580700Fri, 23 Jun 2023 04:00:02 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCIn a world where technology is advancing at an exponential pace, we can already see that artificial intelligence (AI) will have a profound impact on our lives. But AI is far from perfect. Too often, we end up grappling with a variety of problems when...
  But AI is far from perfect. Too often, we end up grappling with a variety of problems when we bring AI into the real world, from increasing mental health issues in young girls and boys to anxiety for workers whose jobs are changing. And while developers don’t set out to design AI technologies to have these unsavory effects, they happen anyway.
  
  In this episode of This Anthro Life, we explore these issues and more with Ahmed Reza, a serial entrepreneur and self-professed AI geek who has founded multiple successful companies. With over a decade’s experience in the marketing and AI space, Ahmed shares his unique perspective on AI development, tech entrepreneurship, and more.
  
  Show Highlights:
  
  
  
  • [05:53] Why Ahmed has been nicknamed “the intelligent man’s Forrest Gump”
  • [08:12] Ahmed’s experience as a child actor in Bangladesh
  • [12:45] How Ahmed came to be an entrepreneur
  • [23:00] What Yobi does
  • [28:38] Why we should be careful when developing AI
  • [34:46] What AI can ultimately enable us to do
  • [36:47] How AI can help us create a better world
  • [45:36] How we can incentivize leaders to use AI technologies for good
  • [54:26] The moral responsibility of AI developers
  • [58:52] The story behind the development of Trephub
  • [01:05:32] Ahmed’s hopes for the future
  
  Links and Resources:
  
  
  
  • Check out the Yobi app
  • Check out the startups at TrepHub
  • Connect with Ahmed Reza via LinkedIn
  • Connect with Adam Gamwell via email, LinkedIn, or Twitter
  • Leave a review here to support This Anthro Life
  • Subscribe to the Anthrocurious Substack today
  ]]>4244ai,artificial,development,ethics,intelligence,learning,machine,society,technologyfalse10177fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/developing-responsible-ai-with-david-gray-widder-and-dawn-nafus--54031391
  In their latest paper, “Dislocated Accountabilities in the AI Supply Chain: Modularity and Developers’ Notions of Responsibility,” technology ethics researcher David Gray Widder and research scientist Dawn Nafus attempt to better understand the multifaceted challenges of responsible AI development and implementation, exploring how responsible AI labor is currently divided and how it could be improved.
  
  In this episode, David and Dawn join This Anthro Life host Adam Gamwell to talk about the AI “supply chain,” modularity in software development as both ideology and technical practice, how we might reimagine responsible AI, and more.
  
  Show Highlights:
  
  
  
  • [03:51] How David and Dawn found themselves in the responsible AI space
  • [09:04] Where and how responsible AI emerged
  • [16:25] What the typical AI development process looks like and how developers see that process
  • [18:28] The problem with “supply chain” thinking
  • [23:37] Why modularity is epistemological
  • [26:26] The significance of modularity in the typical AI development process
  • [31:26] How computer scientists’ reactions to David and Dawn’s paper underscore modularity as a dominant ideology
  • [37:57] What it is about AI that makes us rethink the typical development process
  • [45:32] Whether the job of asking ethical questions gets “outsourced” to or siloed in the research department
  • [49:12] Some of the problems with user research nowadays
  • [56:05] David and Dawn’s takeaways from writing the paper
  
  Links and Resources:
  
  
  
  • Dislocated Accountabilities in the AI Supply Chain: Modularity and Developers' Notions of Responsibility
  • Connect with David Gray Widder via his website
  • Connect with Dawn Nafus via Linkedin
  • Connect with Adam Gamwell via email, LinkedIn, or Twitter
  • Subscribe to the This Anthro Life newsletter
  ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54031391Fri, 02 Jun 2023 04:00:02 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCContemporary AI systems are typically created by many different people, each working on separate parts or “modules.” This can make it difficult to determine who is responsible for considering the ethical implications of an AI system as a whole — a...
  In their latest paper, “Dislocated Accountabilities in the AI Supply Chain: Modularity and Developers’ Notions of Responsibility,” technology ethics researcher David Gray Widder and research scientist Dawn Nafus attempt to better understand the multifaceted challenges of responsible AI development and implementation, exploring how responsible AI labor is currently divided and how it could be improved.
  
  In this episode, David and Dawn join This Anthro Life host Adam Gamwell to talk about the AI “supply chain,” modularity in software development as both ideology and technical practice, how we might reimagine responsible AI, and more.
  
  Show Highlights:
  
  
  
  • [03:51] How David and Dawn found themselves in the responsible AI space
  • [09:04] Where and how responsible AI emerged
  • [16:25] What the typical AI development process looks like and how developers see that process
  • [18:28] The problem with “supply chain” thinking
  • [23:37] Why modularity is epistemological
  • [26:26] The significance of modularity in the typical AI development process
  • [31:26] How computer scientists’ reactions to David and Dawn’s paper underscore modularity as a dominant ideology
  • [37:57] What it is about AI that makes us rethink the typical development process
  • [45:32] Whether the job of asking ethical questions gets “outsourced” to or siloed in the research department
  • [49:12] Some of the problems with user research nowadays
  • [56:05] David and Dawn’s takeaways from writing the paper
  
  Links and Resources:
  
  
  
  • Dislocated Accountabilities in the AI Supply Chain: Modularity and Developers' Notions of Responsibility
  • Connect with David Gray Widder via his website
  • Connect with Dawn Nafus via Linkedin
  • Connect with Adam Gamwell via email, LinkedIn, or Twitter
  • Subscribe to the This Anthro Life newsletter
  ]]>3317ai,artificial,computers,design,development,ethics,intelligence,learning,machine,modularity,research,society,software,technologyfalse10176fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/this-anthro-life-2023-trailer--54011202
  Learn more about the podcast here: thisanthrolife.org]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54011202Fri, 26 May 2023 20:46:20 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCJust a little trailer for 2023 new listeners to This Anthro Life! Learn more about the podcast here: https://thisanthrolife.org
  Learn more about the podcast here: thisanthrolife.org]]>32anthropology,awe,explore,hiddenhistory,newperspective,newseason,podcast,think,trailer,wonderfalse10trailerhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-disability-teaches-us-to-change-the-world-with-brooke-ellison--53863142
  But solving these problems requires more than physical adjustments. It necessitates understanding the experiences of people with disabilities and involving them in the creation of purposefully designed spaces, policies, and more.
  
  In this episode, renowned disability rights advocate and Associate Professor at Stony Brook University Brooke Ellison explores the complex and often misunderstood world of disabilities with This Anthro Life host Adam Gamwell. Drawing from her latest memoir “Look Both Ways,” Brooke also shares her journey as an activist and the importance of inclusivity and accessibility.
  
  Brooke Ellison, a brilliant author and inspiring speaker, has dedicated her life to advocating for disability rights and raising awareness about the sociocultural issues surrounding it. Having experienced a life-altering car accident at the age of eleven that left her paralyzed from the neck down, Brooke's journey has been one of resilience, determination, and self-discovery. With a PhD in sociology and a passion for making a difference, Brooke has taken on multiple roles, including serving on the President's Council on Bioethics and the Spinal Cord Injury Research Board of New York State. As a professor and medical ethics expert as well as someone living with quadriplegia, she brings a unique perspective to the conversation on disability, challenging societal norms and advocating for a more inclusive world.
  
  Show Highlights:
  
  
  • [05:48] Why Brooke wrote her two memoirs
  • [12:35] The value of bringing in personal experiences when teaching about disability
  • [19:57] The idea of hope as a process
  • [27:42] How disabilities highlight the interconnectedness of our lives
  • [32:15] The value of taking a sociocultural approach to disability
  • [36:11] Why Brooke ran for public office in 2006
  • [42:10] Why Brooke started the nonprofit Brooke Ellison Project
  • [44:16] Interesting findings of Brooke’s dissertation on stem cell research
  
  Links and Resources:
  
  
  • Look Both Ways (TAL Affiliate Bookstore)
  • Check out Brooke Ellison’s website
  • Connect with Brooke Ellison via LinkedIn or her website
  • Connect with Adam Gamwell via email, LinkedIn, or Twitter
  • Subscribe to the This Anthro Life newsletter
  ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53863142Tue, 16 May 2023 04:00:02 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCPeople with disabilities often face accessibility issues in physical environments, such as a lack of ramps, narrow doorways, and inaccessible transportation. Every barrier is a reminder that designs are choices, ones made without people with...
  But solving these problems requires more than physical adjustments. It necessitates understanding the experiences of people with disabilities and involving them in the creation of purposefully designed spaces, policies, and more.
  
  In this episode, renowned disability rights advocate and Associate Professor at Stony Brook University Brooke Ellison explores the complex and often misunderstood world of disabilities with This Anthro Life host Adam Gamwell. Drawing from her latest memoir “Look Both Ways,” Brooke also shares her journey as an activist and the importance of inclusivity and accessibility.
  
  Brooke Ellison, a brilliant author and inspiring speaker, has dedicated her life to advocating for disability rights and raising awareness about the sociocultural issues surrounding it. Having experienced a life-altering car accident at the age of eleven that left her paralyzed from the neck down, Brooke's journey has been one of resilience, determination, and self-discovery. With a PhD in sociology and a passion for making a difference, Brooke has taken on multiple roles, including serving on the President's Council on Bioethics and the Spinal Cord Injury Research Board of New York State. As a professor and medical ethics expert as well as someone living with quadriplegia, she brings a unique perspective to the conversation on disability, challenging societal norms and advocating for a more inclusive world.
  
  Show Highlights:
  
  
  • [05:48] Why Brooke wrote her two memoirs
  • [12:35] The value of bringing in personal experiences when teaching about disability
  • [19:57] The idea of hope as a process
  • [27:42] How disabilities highlight the interconnectedness of our lives
  • [32:15] The value of taking a sociocultural approach to disability
  • [36:11] Why Brooke ran for public office in 2006
  • [42:10] Why Brooke started the nonprofit Brooke Ellison Project
  • [44:16] Interesting findings of Brooke’s dissertation on stem cell research
  
  Links and Resources:
  
  
  • Look Both Ways (TAL Affiliate Bookstore)
  • Check out Brooke Ellison’s website
  • Connect with Brooke Ellison via LinkedIn or her website
  • Connect with Adam Gamwell via email, LinkedIn, or Twitter
  • Subscribe to the This Anthro Life newsletter
  ]]>2993abelism,academia,accessibility,challenges,choice,design,dignity,disabilities,disability,education,equity,family,healthcare,hope,inclusion,inclusivity,policy,support,technology,writingfalse10175fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-complex-roots-of-patriarchy-with-angela-saini--53697963
  They dive into the definition of patriarchy and its ties to social structures, social privileges, and oppression. The conversation also touches on how different cultures interpret and shape the deployment and maintenance of gender and power to reflect their unique social norms. Saini emphasizes the importance of understanding the social variation and how male domination adapts to different changes. Drawing on many forms of evidence, she discusses the multiplicities of patriarchies, how patriarchy today functions and shapes different aspects of our lives, and how we can think big about what form of society we’d like to continue, reinvent, or totally change for ourselves and our children. Saini's work aims to bring awareness to the many different kinds of patriarchies that exist and how they are being recreated and reasserted today.
  
  Episode Highlights:
  
  
  • [05:57] Why we shouldn’t think of the patriarchy as a monolith
  • [09:31] Why pre-history wasn’t necessarily patriarchal
  • [13:44] Why thinkers started to question where patriarchy came from
  • [17:16] Why James Mellaart believed Çatalhöyük was a matriarchal society
  • [23:55] How the Haudenosaunee inspired the beliefs of women’s rights activists
  • [26:57] How early civilizations’ concerns about population led to binary gender norms
  • [30:24] Possibilities that slavery and patrilocality informed each other
  • [36:32] Why freedom and women’s liberation are nuanced
  • [43:05] The Kitchen Debate and the clash of capitalism and communism
  • [50:40] How Kerala, India now positions itself as a beacon of women’s empowerment
  • [55:54] How we can build the society we hope to see in the future
  
  Links and Resources:
  
  
  • The Patriarchs: The Origins of Inequality
  • Superior: The Return of Race Science
  • Inferior: How Science Got Women Wrong
  • Connect with Angela Saini via LinkedIn
  • Check out Angela Saini’s website
  • Connect with Adam Gamwell via email, LinkedIn, or Twitter
  • Subscribe to the This Anthro Life newsletter
  ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53697963Tue, 02 May 2023 09:00:02 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCIn this episode, Angela Saini, award-winning science journalist and author of “The Patriarchs: How Men Came to Rule,” traces the material and social roots of patriarchy with host Adam Gamwell. The duo explores how anthropology can help us better...
  They dive into the definition of patriarchy and its ties to social structures, social privileges, and oppression. The conversation also touches on how different cultures interpret and shape the deployment and maintenance of gender and power to reflect their unique social norms. Saini emphasizes the importance of understanding the social variation and how male domination adapts to different changes. Drawing on many forms of evidence, she discusses the multiplicities of patriarchies, how patriarchy today functions and shapes different aspects of our lives, and how we can think big about what form of society we’d like to continue, reinvent, or totally change for ourselves and our children. Saini's work aims to bring awareness to the many different kinds of patriarchies that exist and how they are being recreated and reasserted today.
  
  Episode Highlights:
  
  
  • [05:57] Why we shouldn’t think of the patriarchy as a monolith
  • [09:31] Why pre-history wasn’t necessarily patriarchal
  • [13:44] Why thinkers started to question where patriarchy came from
  • [17:16] Why James Mellaart believed Çatalhöyük was a matriarchal society
  • [23:55] How the Haudenosaunee inspired the beliefs of women’s rights activists
  • [26:57] How early civilizations’ concerns about population led to binary gender norms
  • [30:24] Possibilities that slavery and patrilocality informed each other
  • [36:32] Why freedom and women’s liberation are nuanced
  • [43:05] The Kitchen Debate and the clash of capitalism and communism
  • [50:40] How Kerala, India now positions itself as a beacon of women’s empowerment
  • [55:54] How we can build the society we hope to see in the future
  
  Links and Resources:
  
  
  • The Patriarchs: The Origins of Inequality
  • Superior: The Return of Race Science
  • Inferior: How Science Got Women Wrong
  • Connect with Angela Saini via LinkedIn
  • Check out Angela Saini’s website
  • Connect with Adam Gamwell via email, LinkedIn, or 3769equality,evidence-based,gender,gender_equality,history,individualism,inequality,matriliny,matrilocality,patriarchy,patrilocality,prehistory,roe,safety,security,story,wadefalse10174fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/embodied-robotics-and-the-future-of-humanity-with-lora-koycheva--53564284
    Episode Highlights:
    
    • [03:03] How Lora brought together entrepreneurship, innovation, anthropology, and robotics
    • [08:24] On-demand infrastructure and how it empowers robotics in the urban realm
    • [11:59] How we can get comfortable with the physical side of robotics
    • [18:28] How Lora came up with the idea of rebuilding the human condition in a world of robots
    • [22:52] How and why Lora set up the Green Like a Robot project and why it matters for scholarship and society
    • [27:04] Questions worth tackling when working with robots
    • [35:51] Lora’s experience working with engineers
    • [40:10] Commonalities between anthropology and engineering worth cultivating
    • [45:06] Why embodiment is difficult to innovate through digital means
    Links and Resources:
    
    • Green Like a Robot
    • Connect with Lora Koycheva via LinkedIn
    • Connect with Adam Gamwell via email, LinkedIn, or Twitter
    • Subscribe to the This Anthro Life newsletter
    ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53564284Wed, 19 Apr 2023 09:00:02 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCWhen we think of robots, we tend to think of things like R2-D2, the Terminator skeleton, or a piece of machinery that automates the construction of goods in an assembly line. But that’s not all there is to robots — something anthropologist and...
    Episode Highlights:
    
    • [03:03] How Lora brought together entrepreneurship, innovation, anthropology, and robotics
    • [08:24] On-demand infrastructure and how it empowers robotics in the urban realm
    • [11:59] How we can get comfortable with the physical side of robotics
    • [18:28] How Lora came up with the idea of rebuilding the human condition in a world of robots
    • [22:52] How and why Lora set up the Green Like a Robot project and why it matters for scholarship and society
    • [27:04] Questions worth tackling when working with robots
    • [35:51] Lora’s experience working with engineers
    • [40:10] Commonalities between anthropology and engineering worth cultivating
    • [45:06] Why embodiment is difficult to innovate through digital means
    Links and Resources:
    
    • Green Like a Robot
    • Connect with Lora Koycheva via LinkedIn
    • Connect with Adam Gamwell via email, LinkedIn, or Twitter
    • Subscribe to the This Anthro Life newsletter
    ]]>3129ai,artificialintelligence,cities,culture,design,engineering,future,futuring,infrastructure,innovation,robotics,robotsfalse10173fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-finding-awe-and-being-a-human-in-the-cosmos-with-sasha-sagan--53399452
    In moments like these, we’re afforded glimpses into how we choose to operate in the world and understand our place in relation to everything else. Rituals play a key role in helping us make sense of the world around us, yet we often forget that they’re even there. Today’s guest, Sasha Sagan, picks up on this thread through her writing and podcast work.
    
    Daughter of “Cosmos” co-writer Ann Druyan and astronomer Carl Sagan, Sasha talks with host Adam Gamwell about the power of ritual for making meaning across life, death, nature, and more. She also shares how she learned to ask questions, the value of finding awe in the most mundane of rituals, and how turning our attention anew to the natural world can help us add wonder back into our lives.
    
    Show Highlights:
    
    
    • [06:53] What inspired Sasha to create her podcast “Strange Customs”
    • [13:04] How Sasha’s parents taught her to love and ask questions
    • [21:30] How parents may inadvertently teach their children to stop asking questions
    • [29:33] Our beliefs and customs around language and communication
    • [37:56] How Sasha thinks about different media as different methods for storytelling
    • [47:56] How we dress up scientific phenomena in beliefs and customs
    • [59:19] Why people are getting more creative with how they tackle life-defining moments
    • [01:00:45] How we can demonstrate anthropology’s value
    • [01:03:37] How we can add awe back into our lives
    
    Links and Resources:
    
    
    • Strange Customs with Sasha Sagan
    • For Small Creatures Such as We: Rituals for Finding Meaning in Our Unlikely World by Sasha Sagan (Anthrocurious' Bookstore Affiliate Link - purchasing here supports the show!)
    • Check out Sasha Sagan’s website
    • Connect with Sasha Sagan via Twitter or Instagram
    • Connect with Adam Gamwell via email, LinkedIn, or Twitter
    • Subscribe to the This Anthro Life newsletter
    ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53399452Wed, 05 Apr 2023 09:00:02 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCThe COVID-19 pandemic forced many of us individually and as a global cohort to reassess how and why we live the ways that we do and what really matters to us. Through the pandemic, we may have also felt moments of awe at the natural world and...
    In moments like these, we’re afforded glimpses into how we choose to operate in the world and understand our place in relation to everything else. Rituals play a key role in helping us make sense of the world around us, yet we often forget that they’re even there. Today’s guest, Sasha Sagan, picks up on this thread through her writing and podcast work.
    
    Daughter of “Cosmos” co-writer Ann Druyan and astronomer Carl Sagan, Sasha talks with host Adam Gamwell about the power of ritual for making meaning across life, death, nature, and more. She also shares how she learned to ask questions, the value of finding awe in the most mundane of rituals, and how turning our attention anew to the natural world can help us add wonder back into our lives.
    
    Show Highlights:
    
    
    • [06:53] What inspired Sasha to create her podcast “Strange Customs”
    • [13:04] How Sasha’s parents taught her to love and ask questions
    • [21:30] How parents may inadvertently teach their children to stop asking questions
    • [29:33] Our beliefs and customs around language and communication
    • [37:56] How Sasha thinks about different media as different methods for storytelling
    • [47:56] How we dress up scientific phenomena in beliefs and customs
    • [59:19] Why people are getting more creative with how they tackle life-defining moments
    • [01:00:45] How we can demonstrate anthropology’s value
    • [01:03:37] How we can add awe back into our lives
    
    Links and Resources:
    
    
    • Strange Customs with Sasha Sagan
    • For Small Creatures Such as We: Rituals for Finding Meaning in Our Unlikely World by Sasha Sagan (Anthrocurious' Bookstore Affiliate Link - purchasing here supports the show!)
    • Check out Sasha Sagan’s website
    • Connect with Sasha Sagan via Twitter or Instagram
    • Connect with Adam Gamwell via email, LinkedIn, or Twitter
    • Subscribe to the This Anthro Life newsletter
    ]]>3663anthropology,awe,cosmos,customs,emotion,feeling,love,meaning,naturalworld,nature,parenting,ritual,space,time,wonderfalse10172fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/designing-resilience-behavioral-science-meets-humanitarian-action-with-britt-titus--53284376How to Build a More Resilient World
    The COVID-19 pandemic leveled the playing field between those who have the privilege to avoid or mitigate disasters and those who don’t. But the pandemic is just one of many ongoing challenges and crises that people are and have been facing for years.
    
    In addition to raising awareness, much of the work that we have as people and organizations is in how we respond in moments of crisis. How do we know what works? How can we respond effectively? And will one type of aid be culturally appropriate if moved to another area? To help us answer these questions, we’re joined today by Britt Titus. Britt is the Behavioural Insights Lead at the Airbel Impact Lab, the International Rescue Committee’s (IRC) research and innovation team which designs, tests, and scales solutions for people affected by conflict and disaster.
    
    Drawing from her decade-long experience in the humanitarian space, Britt talks about 1) how regional disaster response can be applied to global emergencies, 2) how the Airbel Impact Lab team localizes and evaluates the impact of its interventions, and 3) what’s top of mind for them in creating life-changing solutions for the communities that the IRC serves.
    
    Show Highlights:
    
    
    • [03:37] How Britt found herself at the intersection of behavioral insights design and the humanitarian space
    • [08:33] How lessons gleaned from regional disaster response can be applied to global emergencies
    • [12:03] The methods that the Airbel Impact Lab uses to localize interventions
    • [21:05] How the Lab evaluates the impact of its interventions
    • [28:21] On the process of re-sharing localized information and learnings elsewhere
    • [32:22] A key challenge facing Britt and her colleagues today
    • [37:32] Britt discusses the Lab’s InforMH project
    • [47:21] What Britt is looking forward to in the behavioral design and humanitarian space
    
    Links and Resources:
    
    
    • Airbel Impact Lab
    • International Rescue Committee
    • InforMH
    • TIWG Forced Migration Series: Humanitarian Response Interventions, Jeannie Annan and Britt Titus
    • Connect with Britt Titus via LinkedIn
    • Connect with Adam Gamwell via email, LinkedIn, or Twitter
    Subscribe to the This Anthro Life newsletter]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53284376Tue, 21 Mar 2023 16:03:56 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCHow to Build a More Resilient World The COVID-19 pandemic leveled the playing field between those who have the privilege to avoid or mitigate disasters and those who don’t. But the pandemic is just one of many ongoing challenges and crises that people...How to Build a More Resilient World
    The COVID-19 pandemic leveled the playing field between those who have the privilege to avoid or mitigate disasters and those who don’t. But the pandemic is just one of many ongoing challenges and crises that people are and have been facing for years.
    
    In addition to raising awareness, much of the work that we have as people and organizations is in how we respond in moments of crisis. How do we know what works? How can we respond effectively? And will one type of aid be culturally appropriate if moved to another area? To help us answer these questions, we’re joined today by Britt Titus. Britt is the Behavioural Insights Lead at the Airbel Impact Lab, the International Rescue Committee’s (IRC) research and innovation team which designs, tests, and scales solutions for people affected by conflict and disaster.
    
    Drawing from her decade-long experience in the humanitarian space, Britt talks about 1) how regional disaster response can be applied to global emergencies, 2) how the Airbel Impact Lab team localizes and evaluates the impact of its interventions, and 3) what’s top of mind for them in creating life-changing solutions for the communities that the IRC serves.
    
    Show Highlights:
    
    
    • [03:37] How Britt found herself at the intersection of behavioral insights design and the humanitarian space
    • [08:33] How lessons gleaned from regional disaster response can be applied to global emergencies
    • [12:03] The methods that the Airbel Impact Lab uses to localize interventions
    • [21:05] How the Lab evaluates the impact of its interventions
    • [28:21] On the process of re-sharing localized information and learnings elsewhere
    • [32:22] A key challenge facing Britt and her colleagues today
    • [37:32] Britt discusses the Lab’s InforMH project
    • [47:21] What Britt is looking forward to in the behavioral design and humanitarian space
    
    Links and Resources:
    
    
    • Airbel Impact Lab
    • International Rescue Committee
    • InforMH
    • TIWG Forced Migration Series: Humanitarian Response Interventions, Jeannie Annan and Britt Titus
    • Connect with Britt Titus via LinkedIn
    • Connect with Adam Gamwell via email, LinkedIn, or Twitter
    Subscribe to the This Anthro Life newsletter]]>3005behavioral,covid,crisis,crisisresponse,culture,design,ebola,humanitarian,humanitarianism,impact,innovation,internationalrescuecommittee,irc,researchdesign,resultsfalse10171fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/creating-anthropologists-on-the-public-stage-with-elizabeth-briody-phil-surles--53112999In today’s episode of This Anthro Life, anthropologists Elizabeth Briody and Phil Surles join host Adam Gamwell to discuss their latest project: Anthropologists on the Public Stage, a self-paced video course for social scientists who want to increase their public presence and impact.
    
    Adam, Elizabeth, and Phil reflect on making the series, what they learned along the way, and what they hope people will get out of it.
    
    Show Highlights:
    
    
    • [04:04] How the team came up with Anthropologists on the Public Stage
    • [07:46] The importance of teamwork in putting anthropology projects together
    • [13:58] How Elizabeth approached the project
    • [19:33] Phil’s thoughts on the process of putting the project together
    • [27:56] Why the project includes training exercises
    • [36:17] What Phil hopes people will get out of the project
    • [39:59] What Elizabeth hopes people will get out of the project
    • [45:14] Closing statements
    
    Links and Resources:
    
    • Anthropologists on the Public Stage
    
    
    
    • Subscribe to This Anthro Life’s newsletter
    • Connect with Adam via email
    • Connect with Adam via the This Anthro Life website
    ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53112999Tue, 07 Mar 2023 10:00:02 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCIn today’s episode of This Anthro Life, anthropologists Elizabeth Briody and Phil Surles join host Adam Gamwell to discuss their latest project: Anthropologists on the Public Stage, a self-paced video course for social scientists who want to increase...In today’s episode of This Anthro Life, anthropologists Elizabeth Briody and Phil Surles join host Adam Gamwell to discuss their latest project: Anthropologists on the Public Stage, a self-paced video course for social scientists who want to increase their public presence and impact.
    
    Adam, Elizabeth, and Phil reflect on making the series, what they learned along the way, and what they hope people will get out of it.
    
    Show Highlights:
    
    
    • [04:04] How the team came up with Anthropologists on the Public Stage
    • [07:46] The importance of teamwork in putting anthropology projects together
    • [13:58] How Elizabeth approached the project
    • [19:33] Phil’s thoughts on the process of putting the project together
    • [27:56] Why the project includes training exercises
    • [36:17] What Phil hopes people will get out of the project
    • [39:59] What Elizabeth hopes people will get out of the project
    • [45:14] Closing statements
    
    Links and Resources:
    
    • Anthropologists on the Public Stage
    
    
    
    • Subscribe to This Anthro Life’s newsletter
    • Connect with Adam via email
    • Connect with Adam via the This Anthro Life website
    ]]>2869anthropology,blog,blogging,creativity,fiction,journalism,media,podcast,publicanthropology,series,training,videofalse10170fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-keep-brands-human-in-the-21st-century-with-matt-johnson--52636233
    Given such a landscape, it’s becoming increasingly apparent that brands need to move beyond business fundamentals and into the fundamentals that we share as human beings if they wish to stand out. That is to say, brands need to shape not only what consumers buy, but also how they feel about and relate to brands themselves.
    
    In today’s episode of This Anthro Life, host Adam Gamwell speaks with Dr. Matt Johnson, author of “Branding That Means Business,” about the whys and hows of consumer-brand relationships, brand strategy and identity, the role brands play in our lives, and more.
    
    Show Highlights:
    
    
    • [03:08] The fundamental principles of branding
    • [05:48] On the functional value of brands
    • [09:18] How brands can shape consumers’ perceptions of reality
    • [15:06] The ways brands can be smart about being global
    • [21:51] Why brand strategy should be specific and consistent
    • [25:01] On brand polysemy
    • [28:30] On the difference between corporate social responsibility and activism
    • [34:15] Closing statements
    
    Links and Resources:
    
    
    • Matt Johnson’s website
    • Branding That Means Business by Matt Johnson and Tessa Misiaszek (link to the Anthrocurious bookstore, where purchasing the book supports the authors, local bookstores and the Anthrocurious community. It's a win win win.)
    • 231 - Branding That Means Business with Matt Johnson by The Brainy Business Podcast
    • Subscribe to This Anthro Life’s newsletter
    • Connect with Adam via email
    • Connect with Adam via the This Anthro Life website
    ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52636233Sat, 04 Feb 2023 16:02:02 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCConsumers today find brands through many online sources, including search engines and social media. And with the rise of hyper-personalized ads, consumers are constantly being bombarded with brands that seem to speak to their needs and interests....
    Given such a landscape, it’s becoming increasingly apparent that brands need to move beyond business fundamentals and into the fundamentals that we share as human beings if they wish to stand out. That is to say, brands need to shape not only what consumers buy, but also how they feel about and relate to brands themselves.
    
    In today’s episode of This Anthro Life, host Adam Gamwell speaks with Dr. Matt Johnson, author of “Branding That Means Business,” about the whys and hows of consumer-brand relationships, brand strategy and identity, the role brands play in our lives, and more.
    
    Show Highlights:
    
    
    • [03:08] The fundamental principles of branding
    • [05:48] On the functional value of brands
    • [09:18] How brands can shape consumers’ perceptions of reality
    • [15:06] The ways brands can be smart about being global
    • [21:51] Why brand strategy should be specific and consistent
    • [25:01] On brand polysemy
    • [28:30] On the difference between corporate social responsibility and activism
    • [34:15] Closing statements
    
    Links and Resources:
    
    
    • Matt Johnson’s website
    • Branding That Means Business by Matt Johnson and Tessa Misiaszek (link to the Anthrocurious bookstore, where purchasing the book supports the authors, local bookstores and the Anthrocurious community. It's a win win win.)
    • 231 - Branding That Means Business with Matt Johnson by The Brainy Business Podcast
    • Subscribe to This Anthro Life’s newsletter
    • Connect with Adam via email
    • Connect with Adam via the This Anthro Life website
    ]]>2233anthropology,branding,brands,business,culture,global,innovation,market,marketing,people,relationships,storytellingfalse9169fullhttps://www.thisanthrolife.org/why-we-need-tricksters
    In today’s episode of This Anthro Life, Dr. Shepherd Siegel, activist scholar and author of “Tricking Power into Performing Acts of Love: How Tricksters Through History Have Changed the World,” discusses the Trickster archetype with host Adam Gamwell. Together, Shepherd and Adam explore attributes of the Trickster, Shepherd’s favorite Tricksters, and examples that demonstrate Trickster archetypes confronting power and tricking it into love.
    
    Show Highlights:
    
    
    • [04:05] Breaking down the title of the book
    • [11:00] What love has to do with the trickster archetype
    • [17:04] How Shepherd’s background came into play in writing his book
    • [24:48] The different kinds of play and how they relate to the warrior and the trickster
    • [29:46] The Burning Man as an example of a cultural experience premised on disruptive play
    • [37:01] Why the trickster is anti-war
    • [45:45] On Richard Pryor narrating George Floyd’s murder in 1979
    • [56:07] Bugs Bunny as an example of a character that exemplifies the trickster archetype
    • [59:07] Closing statements
    
    Links and Resources:
    
    
    • Check out the new Anthrocurious Bookshop - partnership with Bookstore.org where you can support local bookstores and the podcast when you purchase books mentioned on the show.
    • Tricking Power into Performing Acts of Love: How Tricksters Through History Have Changed the World by
    • Shepherd Siegel's website
    • Subscribe to This Anthro Life’s newsletter
    • Connect with Adam via email
    • Connect with Adam via the This Anthro Life website
    If you're getting something out of This Anthro Life, then please share it with your friends and family! Let them know that this podcast is a great source of interesting and informative stories about anthropology and the human experience. With your help, we can reach more people and bring them into the fascinating world of anthropology. So join us in our mission to make anthropology accessible and share This Anthro Life today!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52413628Fri, 13 Jan 2023 10:00:02 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCIndigenous cultures around the world have a trickster god or figure in their mythos. For example, the Pacific Northwest Native Americans have the Raven, a selfish, hungry, and mischievous figure who transforms the world. Stories tell how the Raven...
    In today’s episode of This Anthro Life, Dr. Shepherd Siegel, activist scholar and author of “Tricking Power into Performing Acts of Love: How Tricksters Through History Have Changed the World,” discusses the Trickster archetype with host Adam Gamwell. Together, Shepherd and Adam explore attributes of the Trickster, Shepherd’s favorite Tricksters, and examples that demonstrate Trickster archetypes confronting power and tricking it into love.
    
    Show Highlights:
    
    
    • [04:05] Breaking down the title of the book
    • [11:00] What love has to do with the trickster archetype
    • [17:04] How Shepherd’s background came into play in writing his book
    • [24:48] The different kinds of play and how they relate to the warrior and the trickster
    • [29:46] The Burning Man as an example of a cultural experience premised on disruptive play
    • [37:01] Why the trickster is anti-war
    • [45:45] On Richard Pryor narrating George Floyd’s murder in 1979
    • [56:07] Bugs Bunny as an example of a character that exemplifies the trickster archetype
    • [59:07] Closing statements
    
    Links and Resources:
    
    
    • Check out the new Anthrocurious Bookshop - partnership with Bookstore.org where you can support local bookstores and the podcast when you purchase books mentioned on the show.
    • Tricking Power into Performing Acts of Love: How Tricksters Through History Have Changed the World by
    • Shepherd Siegel's website
    • Subscribe to This Anthro Life’s newsletter
    • Connect with Adam via email
    • Connect with Adam via the This Anthro Life website
    If you're getting something out of This Anthro Life, then please share it with your friends and family! Let them know that this podcast is a great source of interesting and informative stories about anthropology and the human experience. With your help, we can reach more people and bring them into the fascinating world of anthropology. So join us in our mission to make anthropology accessible and share This Anthro Life today!]]>3765anthropology,antiwar,archetypes,art,comedy,culture,dada,disruptive,indigenous,jung,morality,play,slapstick,trickstergod,tricksters,warrior,wisdom,yokoonofalse9168fullhttps://www.thisanthrolife.org/globalwork-fredrik-thomassen
    Building a New Labor Market for Global Design Talent with Fredrik Thomassen
    
    More and more businesses are switching to remote work amid the COVID-19 pandemic. But one startup was ahead of the curve, having been 100% remote since its inception in 2016.
    
    That startup is Superside, a fully distributed design operations platform that seeks to support a global remote workforce. By introducing a remote work policy, Superside gives designers around the world better income opportunities, regardless of their gender, race, or location.
    
    In this episode, host Adam Gamwell speaks with Superside CEO and Founder Fredrik Thomassen about remote work and how the pandemic accelerated its adoption worldwide, the promise and challenge of fully online organizations, the inclusion of minorities in the workforce as a global business imperative, and more.
    
    Show Highlights:
    
    [04:10] How Fredrik Thomassen started Superside
    [07:37] On the power of remote work and the opportunities it opens up
    [14:23] How remote work can improve workforce diversity
    [20:07] Issues with traditional hiring practices
    [24:50] On the importance of taking candidates’ values into account in the hiring process
    [29:19] How Superside keeps its employees happy and fulfilled
    [35:44] Why management is not as complicated as it is made out to be
    [37:55] Why Superside as an organization values truth-seeking
    [45:54] Closing statements
    
    Links and Resources:
    
    Check out Superside
    Subscribe to This Anthro Life’s newsletter
    Connect with Adam via email
    Connect with Adam via the This Anthro Life website]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52131301Thu, 08 Dec 2022 16:54:09 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCShow Notes Building a New Labor Market for Global Design Talent with Fredrik Thomassen More and more businesses are switching to remote work amid the COVID-19 pandemic. But one startup was ahead of the curve, having been 100% remote since its...
    Building a New Labor Market for Global Design Talent with Fredrik Thomassen
    
    More and more businesses are switching to remote work amid the COVID-19 pandemic. But one startup was ahead of the curve, having been 100% remote since its inception in 2016.
    
    That startup is Superside, a fully distributed design operations platform that seeks to support a global remote workforce. By introducing a remote work policy, Superside gives designers around the world better income opportunities, regardless of their gender, race, or location.
    
    In this episode, host Adam Gamwell speaks with Superside CEO and Founder Fredrik Thomassen about remote work and how the pandemic accelerated its adoption worldwide, the promise and challenge of fully online organizations, the inclusion of minorities in the workforce as a global business imperative, and more.
    
    Show Highlights:
    
    [04:10] How Fredrik Thomassen started Superside
    [07:37] On the power of remote work and the opportunities it opens up
    [14:23] How remote work can improve workforce diversity
    [20:07] Issues with traditional hiring practices
    [24:50] On the importance of taking candidates’ values into account in the hiring process
    [29:19] How Superside keeps its employees happy and fulfilled
    [35:44] Why management is not as complicated as it is made out to be
    [37:55] Why Superside as an organization values truth-seeking
    [45:54] Closing statements
    
    Links and Resources:
    
    Check out Superside
    Subscribe to This Anthro Life’s newsletter
    Connect with Adam via email
    Connect with Adam via the This Anthro Life website]]>2857employeeexperience,equalopportunity,experiencedesign,global,hr,organizationalculture,remote,remotework,talent,work,workculture,workplacefalse9167fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-tech-can-democratize-scientific-knowledge-with-eric-olson--51769141
    Combined, these two issues make it difficult for researchers, scientists, and even entrepreneurs to build on new discoveries and for members of the public to access credible, peer-reviewed literature in the age of misinformation.
    
    The good news is, natural language processing-based startups are working to change the conversation around access to scientific knowledge in impactful ways. One such startup is Consensus, an AI-powered search engine designed to provide users a view into what the research says with the click of a button.
    
    In this episode, host Adam Gamwell is joined by Consensus CEO Eric Olson to talk about the company’s inception, the promise and new waves of natural language processing technology, and how Consensus is making scientific findings accessible and consumable for all.
    
    Show Highlights:
    
    [04:08] How Eric Olson got into natural language processing
    [06:15] How tech can help users know what information to trust online
    [08:10] The difference between giving good information and giving engaging information
    [10:32] How Consensus attempts to disrupt the global search industry
    [13:50] The current state of search
    [15:32] How Consensus approaches partnerships
    [17:07] On the size of Consensus’ corpus
    [19:59] How natural language processing is evolving
    [21:19] How Consensus fine-tunes its AI system
    [24:53] On using AI generators to write papers
    [26:47] How search platforms like Consensus can be built in a way that’s usable for laypeople
    [30:32] Why context in AI is important
    [33:05] The three things that differentiate Consensus from existing search engines
    [39:37] What’s next for NLP-based technologies as a whole
    [41:14] What’s next for Consensus
    [43:10] On the hypothesis that AI can’t replace subjective, art-based roles
    [46:12] Closing statements
    
    Links and Resources:
    
    Check out Consensus
    Subscribe to This Anthro Life’s newsletter
    Connect with Adam via email
    Connect with Adam via the This Anthro Life website]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51769141Thu, 03 Nov 2022 10:30:02 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCThe vast majority of published scientific literature and new research is hidden behind paywalls. Worse, what few accessible papers available online are oftentimes written in jargon, i.e., specialist language that can alienate non-expert readers....
    Combined, these two issues make it difficult for researchers, scientists, and even entrepreneurs to build on new discoveries and for members of the public to access credible, peer-reviewed literature in the age of misinformation.
    
    The good news is, natural language processing-based startups are working to change the conversation around access to scientific knowledge in impactful ways. One such startup is Consensus, an AI-powered search engine designed to provide users a view into what the research says with the click of a button.
    
    In this episode, host Adam Gamwell is joined by Consensus CEO Eric Olson to talk about the company’s inception, the promise and new waves of natural language processing technology, and how Consensus is making scientific findings accessible and consumable for all.
    
    Show Highlights:
    
    [04:08] How Eric Olson got into natural language processing
    [06:15] How tech can help users know what information to trust online
    [08:10] The difference between giving good information and giving engaging information
    [10:32] How Consensus attempts to disrupt the global search industry
    [13:50] The current state of search
    [15:32] How Consensus approaches partnerships
    [17:07] On the size of Consensus’ corpus
    [19:59] How natural language processing is evolving
    [21:19] How Consensus fine-tunes its AI system
    [24:53] On using AI generators to write papers
    [26:47] How search platforms like Consensus can be built in a way that’s usable for laypeople
    [30:32] Why context in AI is important
    [33:05] The three things that differentiate Consensus from existing search engines
    [39:37] What’s next for NLP-based technologies as a whole
    [41:14] What’s next for Consensus
    [43:10] On the hypothesis that AI can’t replace subjective, art-based roles
    [46:12] Closing statements
    
    Links and Resources:
    
    Check out Consensus
    Subscribe to This Anthro Life’s newsletter
    Connect with Adam via email
    Connect with Adam via the This Anthro Life website]]>2913academia,access,ai,artificalinteligence,business,democratize,entrepreneur,equity,journals,knowledge,language,nlp,peer,peerreview,science,scientific_knowledge,tech,technologyfalse9166fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-humans-learned-to-see-the-future-with-byron-reese--51686234
    Show Highlights:
    
    [03:16] The inception of “Stories, Dice, and Rocks That Think: How Humans Learned to See the Future--and Shape It”
    [05:23] Homo erectus and the Acheulean hand axe
    [06:38] How the Acheulean hand axe is a genetic object, not a cultural one
    [08:27] The awakening that ancient humans had undergone
    [09:27] Language as a means to conceptualize the future and gain knowledge of the past
    [13:02] The four things that all languages have
    [16:01] How humans’ group action became more than just the sum of its parts
    [18:57] A superorganism named Agora as a metaphor for how people working together can get more done
    [24:06] How the probability theory helps us understand how we imagine the future
    [24:37] The probability problem
    [28:01] How there is predictability in randomness
    [34:33] The human body as a superorganism
    [36:30] The problem with data in artificial intelligence
    [41:48] Galton’s regression to the mean and eugenics as a cautionary tale
    [44:59] Eternal vigilance as the price of current and future technological advancements
    [47:04] Why humans are not machines
    [50:05] The 21st purpose of telling stories, according to Byron
    [52:32] Closing statements]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51686234Wed, 26 Oct 2022 09:00:02 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCWhat makes the human mind unique? How do we know there’s a future, and how do we recall the past? In this episode of This Anthro Life, Byron Reese, serial entrepreneur, technologist, and author of “Stories, Dice, and Rocks That Think: How Humans...
    Show Highlights:
    
    [03:16] The inception of “Stories, Dice, and Rocks That Think: How Humans Learned to See the Future--and Shape It”
    [05:23] Homo erectus and the Acheulean hand axe
    [06:38] How the Acheulean hand axe is a genetic object, not a cultural one
    [08:27] The awakening that ancient humans had undergone
    [09:27] Language as a means to conceptualize the future and gain knowledge of the past
    [13:02] The four things that all languages have
    [16:01] How humans’ group action became more than just the sum of its parts
    [18:57] A superorganism named Agora as a metaphor for how people working together can get more done
    [24:06] How the probability theory helps us understand how we imagine the future
    [24:37] The probability problem
    [28:01] How there is predictability in randomness
    [34:33] The human body as a superorganism
    [36:30] The problem with data in artificial intelligence
    [41:48] Galton’s regression to the mean and eugenics as a cautionary tale
    [44:59] Eternal vigilance as the price of current and future technological advancements
    [47:04] Why humans are not machines
    [50:05] The 21st purpose of telling stories, according to Byron
    [52:32] Closing statements]]>3271ai,bigdata,book,business,computers,evolution,future,history,mathematics,nlp,probability,society,storytelling,technologyfalse9165fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/growing-roots-as-a-national-cultural-anthropologist-with-ashley-meredith--50508232
    Echoing what we might call a traditional fieldwork approach, Ashley works with a team to document, preserve, and establish cultural pathways for different Micronesian communities. This includes work like ethnographic surveys, linguistic studies and observational fieldwork.
    Yet, her work is also applied anthropology. She talks with communities to understand what they want in terms of infrastructure, tourism, education, or heritage development and works with them to find resources, generate funding and support. Beyond this, she interfaces between communities, government and international relations including with the United States and UNESCO.
    
    Ashley’s breadth of experience provides a key perspective for rethinking how we use data. This includes why we need qualitative data in a world obsessed with numbers, but also how transmission matters. As we explore in this conversation, transmission has to do with cultural practices like storytelling as much as with technological limitations such as internet speed across the islands.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50508232Tue, 26 Jul 2022 09:00:02 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCAshley Meredith serves as the National Cultural Anthropologist and Deputy National Historic Preservation Officer for the Federated States of Micronesia. Micronesia is a sovereign island country in Oceania situated northeast of Australia and Papua New...
    Echoing what we might call a traditional fieldwork approach, Ashley works with a team to document, preserve, and establish cultural pathways for different Micronesian communities. This includes work like ethnographic surveys, linguistic studies and observational fieldwork.
    Yet, her work is also applied anthropology. She talks with communities to understand what they want in terms of infrastructure, tourism, education, or heritage development and works with them to find resources, generate funding and support. Beyond this, she interfaces between communities, government and international relations including with the United States and UNESCO.
    
    Ashley’s breadth of experience provides a key perspective for rethinking how we use data. This includes why we need qualitative data in a world obsessed with numbers, but also how transmission matters. As we explore in this conversation, transmission has to do with cultural practices like storytelling as much as with technological limitations such as internet speed across the islands.]]>3970anthropology,cultural,cultural heritage,culture,data,decolonization,federatedstatesofmicronesia,fsm,government,heritage,heritagemanagement,unesco,wayfindingfalse9fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-fight-to-save-cultural-memory-with-charles-henry--49749998
    When we move that scale even larger (i.e. a global climate crisis), interdependence becomes paramount. Climate change not only affects our everyday lives, but affects cultural history and cultural artifacts such as books and architectural styles, as well as more ephemeral practices like theater, song and language.
    
    How well we are able to face these challenges has to do with how we tell stories. How well we tell stories depends on what we choose to protect, preserve, and make prosper in our cultures. If you’ve used the Internet in the last 20 years, or 20 minutes, you know that there isn’t a lack of information or stories online, but how much of our and others’ cultural heritage exists digitally, how accessible is it, and who is able to contribute?
    
    These are questions that Charles Henry engages with in this episode. Charles is the president of the Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR), a nonprofit that works with libraries, cultural institutions, and higher learning communities to improve research, teaching, and learning environments.
    
    Check out the Council on Library and Information Resources: https://www.clir.org/about-us/history/
    
    Digital Library of the Middle East, one of the world’s largest online archives of Middle Eastern and North African artifacts. https://www.clir.org/2020/07/clir-and-stanford-libraries-announce-digital-library-of-the-middle-east-platform/
    
    The HBCU Library Alliance Partnership, which is a long-term partnership to foster awareness of and access to collections held by Historically Black Colleges and Universities. https://www.clir.org/initiatives-partnerships/hbcu-library-alliance/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49749998Wed, 11 May 2022 09:00:03 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCInterdependence is the idea that the wellbeing of our world and for our physical and emotional selves depends on those around us, yet when we find ourselves up against a challenge bigger than ourselves, our sense of interdependence becomes stronger....
    When we move that scale even larger (i.e. a global climate crisis), interdependence becomes paramount. Climate change not only affects our everyday lives, but affects cultural history and cultural artifacts such as books and architectural styles, as well as more ephemeral practices like theater, song and language.
    
    How well we are able to face these challenges has to do with how we tell stories. How well we tell stories depends on what we choose to protect, preserve, and make prosper in our cultures. If you’ve used the Internet in the last 20 years, or 20 minutes, you know that there isn’t a lack of information or stories online, but how much of our and others’ cultural heritage exists digitally, how accessible is it, and who is able to contribute?
    
    These are questions that Charles Henry engages with in this episode. Charles is the president of the Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR), a nonprofit that works with libraries, cultural institutions, and higher learning communities to improve research, teaching, and learning environments.
    
    Check out the Council on Library and Information Resources: https://www.clir.org/about-us/history/
    
    Digital Library of the Middle East, one of the world’s largest online archives of Middle Eastern and North African artifacts. https://www.clir.org/2020/07/clir-and-stanford-libraries-announce-digital-library-of-the-middle-east-platform/
    
    The HBCU Library Alliance Partnership, which is a long-term partnership to foster awareness of and access to collections held by Historically Black Colleges and Universities. https://www.clir.org/initiatives-partnerships/hbcu-library-alliance/]]>3163anthropology,business,climate,climate-change,cultural,data,digital,digital-transformation,galleries,heritage,history,libraries,memory,museums,politics,storytelling,threatfalse9fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-being-heard-and-learning-to-listen-with-nethra-samarawickrema--49159291
    I have been really fortunate to get to know Nethra Samarawickrema, co-founder of the Listen Up Lab, an anthropologist and coach and all around calming presence - something we need more of today.
    
    What’s her secret? Well a lot of things, but one I want to pull out here is her application of a mode of listening called Nonviolent Communication. Nethra reveals the common connection between anthropology and nonviolent communication that drew her to both and shows how they complement one another. Think about things like withholding judgment, active listening, situated perceptiveness.
    
    
    If this episode sounds good to you, I highly recommend you check out our conversation with Jeremy Pollack on how to manage social conflict, communicate effectively and finding common ground. These episodes complement one another really well.
    
    https://www.thisanthrolife.org/how-to-manage-social-conflict-communicate-effectively-and-find-common-ground-with-jeremy-pollack/
    
    Listenup Lab: https://www.listenuplab.com/
    
    Listen Up Lab is running a 2-day online workshop called FLOW to support writers and artists with unblocking themselves on April 23 and 24th, 2022. The details and sign up information can be found here: https://www.listenuplab.com/course-content-flow
    
    Nethra would love to connect with people who might be interested in coaching related to work, creativity, or getting in touch with their needs in their relationships. She offers free introductory hour-long coaching sessions that folks can sign up for on my website here: https://www.workwithnethra.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49159291Wed, 23 Mar 2022 09:00:03 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCWhen we think about social science and social scientists working out in the world, we tend to jump to the science part, you know jobs that focus on research - consumer research, user experience research, or qualitative studies for non-profits. But if...
    I have been really fortunate to get to know Nethra Samarawickrema, co-founder of the Listen Up Lab, an anthropologist and coach and all around calming presence - something we need more of today.
    
    What’s her secret? Well a lot of things, but one I want to pull out here is her application of a mode of listening called Nonviolent Communication. Nethra reveals the common connection between anthropology and nonviolent communication that drew her to both and shows how they complement one another. Think about things like withholding judgment, active listening, situated perceptiveness.
    
    
    If this episode sounds good to you, I highly recommend you check out our conversation with Jeremy Pollack on how to manage social conflict, communicate effectively and finding common ground. These episodes complement one another really well.
    
    https://www.thisanthrolife.org/how-to-manage-social-conflict-communicate-effectively-and-find-common-ground-with-jeremy-pollack/
    
    Listenup Lab: https://www.listenuplab.com/
    
    Listen Up Lab is running a 2-day online workshop called FLOW to support writers and artists with unblocking themselves on April 23 and 24th, 2022. The details and sign up information can be found here: https://www.listenuplab.com/course-content-flow
    
    Nethra would love to connect with people who might be interested in coaching related to work, creativity, or getting in touch with their needs in their relationships. She offers free introductory hour-long coaching sessions that folks can sign up for on my website here: https://www.workwithnethra.com/]]>3211advice,anthropology,career,coaching,communication,couples,empathy,empowerment,hearing,listening,psychology,therapy,voicefalse9fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bitcoin-and-the-cryptocurrency-revolution-with-mick-morucci--49016533
    If you're listening to this episode in early 2022, then you're probably well aware of the ongoing inflation and commodity price increases both in the United States and globally. You know, money and finance are often the table stakes of how we think about navigating life today. That can both be part of the background or very much in the foreground of our minds, depending on how things are going. And as we wrestle with economic uncertainty in the wake of war, a changing climate and geopolitical shifts things can feel bleak. But at these moments, it's important to stay curious and ask where and how are we trying to make things better? And this is a bit about where that revolutionary technology part just might come in.
    
    Mick Morucci is a crypto-anthropologist, Bitcoin expert and the co-founder of geyser.fund, and NFT social discovery platform. He’s also a prolific writer and publishes regularly on Bitcoin, block chain technologies and NFTs.
    
    In this episode we explore:
    - the cultural and financial origins of Bitcoin
    - what is a blockchain
    - money as information and story
    - open source technologies
    - why decentralization matters
    - privacy and surveillance
    and more!
    
    https://www.mickmorucci.com/
    https://geyser.fund/
    
    Check out some of Mick's writing:
    Bitcoin as a Divine Idea - https://bitcoinmagazine.com/culture/bitcoin-as-a-divine-idea
    Why Anthropologists are More Interested in Bitcoin than Economists - https://bitcoinmagazine.com/culture/anthropologists-are-interested-in-bitcoin
    The Social Experience of NFT Art - https://forefront.news/blog/feat-mick-social-experience-of-nft
    
    Episode produced by Adam Gamwell]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49016533Thu, 10 Mar 2022 14:59:05 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCIf you’re alive in 2022 you’ve probably heard of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency. Whether you’re an active trader, just dabble, or think you’d never touch the stuff, cryptocurrency raises a fascinating challenge to the question of what is money? And how...
    If you're listening to this episode in early 2022, then you're probably well aware of the ongoing inflation and commodity price increases both in the United States and globally. You know, money and finance are often the table stakes of how we think about navigating life today. That can both be part of the background or very much in the foreground of our minds, depending on how things are going. And as we wrestle with economic uncertainty in the wake of war, a changing climate and geopolitical shifts things can feel bleak. But at these moments, it's important to stay curious and ask where and how are we trying to make things better? And this is a bit about where that revolutionary technology part just might come in.
    
    Mick Morucci is a crypto-anthropologist, Bitcoin expert and the co-founder of geyser.fund, and NFT social discovery platform. He’s also a prolific writer and publishes regularly on Bitcoin, block chain technologies and NFTs.
    
    In this episode we explore:
    - the cultural and financial origins of Bitcoin
    - what is a blockchain
    - money as information and story
    - open source technologies
    - why decentralization matters
    - privacy and surveillance
    and more!
    
    https://www.mickmorucci.com/
    https://geyser.fund/
    
    Check out some of Mick's writing:
    Bitcoin as a Divine Idea - https://bitcoinmagazine.com/culture/bitcoin-as-a-divine-idea
    Why Anthropologists are More Interested in Bitcoin than Economists - https://bitcoinmagazine.com/culture/anthropologists-are-interested-in-bitcoin
    The Social Experience of NFT Art - https://forefront.news/blog/feat-mick-social-experience-of-nft
    
    Episode produced by Adam Gamwell]]>2991anthropology,art,bitcoin,crypto,cryptocurrency,culture,currency,decentralization,digital,economy,ethereum,finance,future,inflation,money,nft,privacy,social,tech,technologyfalse9fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/deep-storytelling-bicultural-history-and-fiction-with-andrew-rowen--48341175
    So today I am super excited to have author Andrew Rowen back on the podcast. Andrew caught our attention back in 2017 for his book encounters, "Unforeseen 1492 Retold", which rather than another single sided story is a bicultural retelling that portrays the life stories of both Columbus and the Taíno chieftains from their youth to their encounters during the invasions of 1492.
    
    Andrew is back to talk about the sequel "Columbus and Caonabó 1493 to 1498 Retold". In this episode, we explore Andrew's rationale for producing a bicultural series of novels and choosing historical fiction over historical nonfiction in order to bring to life the context thought processes and perspectives of people present at the time in the 15th century.
    
    This also meant writing in a way that doesn't prescribe how events would turn out because of course, folks in the 15th century had no idea what was going to happen. The 1493 to 1498 epoch also entailed some of the most challenging aspects to explore such as the growing discontent between Taíno chieftans and Spaniards, Columbus' continual insistence on enslavement, the role of disease and sickness in cross-cultural encounters and the political machinations of queen Isabella and king Ferdinand. This episode has a bit of everything, you know, whether you're interested in the world of the 15th century and, or you're curious about the process of writing historical fiction, including how to do archival and on-site research and do character development in ways that make sense with the research that you're finding and the challenges of telling bicultural histories in respectful and honest ways.
    
    Website: AndrewRowen.com
    Facebook: @andrewsrowen
    
    Production: Adam Gamwell
    Editing: Craig Stanton
    Music: Crackle and Chop, Epidemic Sounds]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48341175Tue, 18 Jan 2022 10:00:02 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCIt's a common truism that history is often written by the victors, but it is equally true that the actual story is more complicated. One of the most poignant examples of this is the "discovery" of the new world by Christopher Columbus. So today I am...
    So today I am super excited to have author Andrew Rowen back on the podcast. Andrew caught our attention back in 2017 for his book encounters, "Unforeseen 1492 Retold", which rather than another single sided story is a bicultural retelling that portrays the life stories of both Columbus and the Taíno chieftains from their youth to their encounters during the invasions of 1492.
    
    Andrew is back to talk about the sequel "Columbus and Caonabó 1493 to 1498 Retold". In this episode, we explore Andrew's rationale for producing a bicultural series of novels and choosing historical fiction over historical nonfiction in order to bring to life the context thought processes and perspectives of people present at the time in the 15th century.
    
    This also meant writing in a way that doesn't prescribe how events would turn out because of course, folks in the 15th century had no idea what was going to happen. The 1493 to 1498 epoch also entailed some of the most challenging aspects to explore such as the growing discontent between Taíno chieftans and Spaniards, Columbus' continual insistence on enslavement, the role of disease and sickness in cross-cultural encounters and the political machinations of queen Isabella and king Ferdinand. This episode has a bit of everything, you know, whether you're interested in the world of the 15th century and, or you're curious about the process of writing historical fiction, including how to do archival and on-site research and do character development in ways that make sense with the research that you're finding and the challenges of telling bicultural histories in respectful and honest ways.
    
    Website: AndrewRowen.com
    Facebook: @andrewsrowen
    
    Production: Adam Gamwell
    Editing: Craig Stanton
    Music: Crackle and Chop, Epidemic Sounds]]>4208anthropology,caribbean,colonization,columbus,historical-fiction,history,research,resistance,spain,storytelling,tainofalse9fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/build-better-worlds-anthropology-for-game-design-film-and-writing--47916814
    On this episode Astrid Countee joins Adam Gamwell to co-host a conversation with the very dynamic duo of biological anthropologist/archaeologist Kyra Wellstrom and cultural anthropologist Michael Kilman. Kyra and Michael are educators and authors, and their latest book caught our attention because it does two things at once. First, it serves as an introductory textbook for anthropology students, digging into key ideas like culture, ritual, food, power and death. But second, it’s premised around how to use anthropology for building better world for game design, fiction writing, and filmmaking.
    
    Building a better worlds is about creating more authentic characters based on actual science and data on culture. Thus the book is both an introductory text for anthropology students and creators.
    
    Production: Adam Gamwell
    Music:
    Take 2 - Pro Rees
    A Nifty Piece of Work - New Fools
    Ragtime - peerless]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47916814Wed, 15 Dec 2021 10:00:02 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCHave you wondered why fantasy stories mostly are just copies of Medieval Europe? Why pop culture has been so obsessed with zombies? Or why Black Panther and the Falcon and the Winter Soldier seemed to hit the right chord at the right time for American...
    On this episode Astrid Countee joins Adam Gamwell to co-host a conversation with the very dynamic duo of biological anthropologist/archaeologist Kyra Wellstrom and cultural anthropologist Michael Kilman. Kyra and Michael are educators and authors, and their latest book caught our attention because it does two things at once. First, it serves as an introductory textbook for anthropology students, digging into key ideas like culture, ritual, food, power and death. But second, it’s premised around how to use anthropology for building better world for game design, fiction writing, and filmmaking.
    
    Building a better worlds is about creating more authentic characters based on actual science and data on culture. Thus the book is both an introductory text for anthropology students and creators.
    
    Production: Adam Gamwell
    Music:
    Take 2 - Pro Rees
    A Nifty Piece of Work - New Fools
    Ragtime - peerless]]>3838anthropology,fiction,filmmaking,game-design,movies,storytelling,world-buildingfalse9fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/being-a-human-adventures-in-40-000-years-of-consciousness-with-charles-foster--47718678
    Interested in checking out Charles' new book Being a Human: Adventures in 40,000 years of Consciousness? We've got copies to give away!
    
    Music: Epidemic Sounds
    Intro - Jazz Bars - Dusty Decks
    Outro - Up & Down - Toby Tranter
    
    Editing: Craig Stanton
    Research: Kiera Myles
    Production: Adam Gamwell]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47718678Thu, 02 Dec 2021 10:00:02 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCCharles Foster set out to answer one of the most perplexing questions of all - what sort of creatures are we humans? - in one of the most unique ways possible: immersing himself in experiences that evoke three central epochs in the development of...
    Interested in checking out Charles' new book Being a Human: Adventures in 40,000 years of Consciousness? We've got copies to give away!
    
    Music: Epidemic Sounds
    Intro - Jazz Bars - Dusty Decks
    Outro - Up & Down - Toby Tranter
    
    Editing: Craig Stanton
    Research: Kiera Myles
    Production: Adam Gamwell]]>3394anthropology,consciousness,enlightenment,experience,future,history,hope,humanism,interview,literary,memior,paleolithic,philosophy,podcast,traveloguefalse9fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/podcasting-and-the-other-side-of-storytelling-reflecting-on-tal-s-8th-birthday--47470991
    I've fancied myself a public anthropologist for a while, but it has been podcasting, and working in an unusual medium (for anthropology) that has taught me some of the most important lessons for what public anthropology actually is.
    
    Music - Epidemic Sounds
    Lenzer - A Fork Fight
    Yomoti - Fansi Pan]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47470991Mon, 15 Nov 2021 10:00:19 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCThis Anthro Life turned 8 years old in October 2021. That's a long time for a podcast. When recently invited to share what I've been working on for a newsletter, TAL's 8th birthday got me thinking about what I've learned working between anthropology...
    I've fancied myself a public anthropologist for a while, but it has been podcasting, and working in an unusual medium (for anthropology) that has taught me some of the most important lessons for what public anthropology actually is.
    
    Music - Epidemic Sounds
    Lenzer - A Fork Fight
    Yomoti - Fansi Pan]]>459anthropology,audience,birthday,celebration,challenge,growth,ira+glass,jon+ronson,meaning,media,podcasting,public+media,purpose,reflection,storytelling,terry+grossfalse8fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/learning-forensics-applying-anthropology-with-gabriella-campbell--47394064
    We dig into:
    - Applying forensic anthropology to the Montecito mudslides
    - Contemporary forensics vs ancient forensics
    - How to teach anthro earlier in kids' education, early education projects
    - On podcasting, creativity and learning to trust our instincts
    - Advice for undergrads - from an undergrad
    
    Check out:
    That Anthro Podcast
    That Anthro Podcast Instagram
    
    Music:
    Duracell - Jontha Links
    Epidemic Sounds
    Episode Art: Adam Gamwell]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47394064Tue, 09 Nov 2021 17:45:47 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCIt's not everyday I get to talk with other anthropology podcasters, and even more infrequently that I get to talk with undergraduate anthropology podcasters. I'm joined on the show today by Gabriella Campbell, Gabriella is a senior at University of...
    We dig into:
    - Applying forensic anthropology to the Montecito mudslides
    - Contemporary forensics vs ancient forensics
    - How to teach anthro earlier in kids' education, early education projects
    - On podcasting, creativity and learning to trust our instincts
    - Advice for undergrads - from an undergrad
    
    Check out:
    That Anthro Podcast
    That Anthro Podcast Instagram
    
    Music:
    Duracell - Jontha Links
    Epidemic Sounds
    Episode Art: Adam Gamwell]]>3348anthropology,bioarchaeology,bones,career,creativity,education,forensics,natural+disaster,student,undergradfalse8fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-t-sell-yourself-short-how-to-create-a-career-plan--46958397
    While some old-school academics might see creating a career plan as selling out, Career Coach and Strategist Amy Santee and Design + Business Anthropologist Adam Gamwell, say you’re selling yourself short if you don’t. In this seminar we’ll share stories from our experiences and walk you through creating your own plan across defining your values, mapping your journey, finding your people and trying your voice.
    
    Whether you’re a student and looking for your first job, a mid career professor or industry insider and curious about what else is out there, a career plan is relevant for anyone.
    
    We’ll dig into defining your values as a starting point, mapping a vision of your future by looking at your past, how to take action on your plan, and learning to trust your intuition as much as the data you gather. Today's episode is a slice from a workshop series Adam Gamwell put together with Prof Jonathan Anjaria of Brandeis University.
    
    Amy Santee Career Coaching
    Amy's LinkedIn
    Jon Anjaria
    Brandeis University Anthropology
    
    Episode production and art: Adam Gamwell
    Music Epidemic Sounds:
    Sweet Talk - Tyra Chanty
    Zanzibar - Jones Meadow]]>9ccc299e-d762-49b5-a410-c65edce9e4e7Fri, 17 Sep 2021 12:29:58 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCA job search strategy is essential, but what if you don’t even know what to look for or what you want to do? A career plan is something you can do before job searching to define the kind of work you want to do and how to engage with like minded...
    While some old-school academics might see creating a career plan as selling out, Career Coach and Strategist Amy Santee and Design + Business Anthropologist Adam Gamwell, say you’re selling yourself short if you don’t. In this seminar we’ll share stories from our experiences and walk you through creating your own plan across defining your values, mapping your journey, finding your people and trying your voice.
    
    Whether you’re a student and looking for your first job, a mid career professor or industry insider and curious about what else is out there, a career plan is relevant for anyone.
    
    We’ll dig into defining your values as a starting point, mapping a vision of your future by looking at your past, how to take action on your plan, and learning to trust your intuition as much as the data you gather. Today's episode is a slice from a workshop series Adam Gamwell put together with Prof Jonathan Anjaria of Brandeis University.
    
    Amy Santee Career Coaching
    Amy's LinkedIn
    Jon Anjaria
    Brandeis University Anthropology
    
    Episode production and art: Adam Gamwell
    Music Epidemic Sounds:
    Sweet Talk - Tyra Chanty
    Zanzibar - Jones Meadow]]>2253advice,anthropology,career,career+development,career+plan,college,degree,jobfalse8fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/transforming-market-research-with-qualitative-consciousness-in-post-liberalization-india-w-dr-meena-kaushik-and-madhuri-karak--46958405Meena Kaushik started her journey as an academic studying the symbolism of death rituals in Hinduism. She conducted extensive fieldwork amongst the Doms of Varanasi, a low caste community working in the city’s cremation grounds, for her Ph.D. in Sociology at the Delhi School of Economics.
    She ventured into qualitative market research by accident and fell in love. Her training in ethnography deepened how consumer behaviour, consumer culture and consumer psyche were being understood in India in the mid to late 1980s.
    A consulting stint with the Indian Market Research Bureau soon became a full fledged position and she helped found the qualitative division at MARG as a Director of Qualitative Research. Kaushik adapted anthropological methods, semiotics, and social psychology to qualitative market research problems in India, giving qualitative approaches a credibility they’d never had in the past.
    In 1990 she founded Quantum Consumer Solutions with Srilekha Agarwal and Meera Vasudevan, Asia’s first purely qualitative research firm. Today Quantum has operations in seven countries with 220 employees.
    TAL spoke to Dr. Kaushik about the birth of this new “qualitative consciousness” in post-liberalization India, and how to create value for qualitative insights in industries that have been traditionally dominated by numbers.
    We dig into:
    
    How she brought anthropologist and qualitative insights to market research in India
    Fairness and Skin Lightening Creams: How interdisciplinary social science can get a company to reframe brands around empowerment
    Acknowledge privileges, like the cultural preference for lighter skin, without ignoring or pandering to it
    Why we should be talking about insights research rather than qualitative research, and how her company has adapted to digital ethnography and new forms of research since COVID rocked the world
    Digital ethnography methods to create a “semiosphere” > a holistic view of how people make meaning in their lives
    Advice for transitioning into market research, skills agencies look for
    Adapting from research as an output to design strategy, offering solutions on top of research insights
    Commodities and the crisis of meaning: Why it’s essential for brands to have higher meaning and purpose in the lives of consumers
    
    TAL Correspondent and this episode's host: Madhuri Karak is Community Engagement Lead at Rare’s Center for Behavior & the Environment, managing a virtual learning platform for practitioners blending behavioral insights with design thinking to solve our biggest environmental challenges. She is currently a Mellon - American Council of Learned Societies Public Fellow and has a Ph.D. in cultural anthropology. You can find more of her work here.
    Organization: https://www.quantumcs.com
    Interview w/Kaushik: https://wow.outlookbusiness.com/meena-kaushik/
    
    Credits
    Production: Madhuri Karak and Adam Gamwell
    Music: Zanzibar - Jones Meadow, Epidemic Sounds
    Art: Adam Gamwell
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>fbe293f1-554c-4a6d-b726-a7e4e972a9c6Fri, 16 Jul 2021 16:15:47 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCDr. Meena Kaushik takes us through her story from the revolutionary idea in the late 1970s of applying semiotics to brand and market research to founding Quantum, which today is a global enterprise research organization in seven countries, through how...Meena Kaushik started her journey as an academic studying the symbolism of death rituals in Hinduism. She conducted extensive fieldwork amongst the Doms of Varanasi, a low caste community working in the city’s cremation grounds, for her Ph.D. in Sociology at the Delhi School of Economics.
    She ventured into qualitative market research by accident and fell in love. Her training in ethnography deepened how consumer behaviour, consumer culture and consumer psyche were being understood in India in the mid to late 1980s.
    A consulting stint with the Indian Market Research Bureau soon became a full fledged position and she helped found the qualitative division at MARG as a Director of Qualitative Research. Kaushik adapted anthropological methods, semiotics, and social psychology to qualitative market research problems in India, giving qualitative approaches a credibility they’d never had in the past.
    In 1990 she founded Quantum Consumer Solutions with Srilekha Agarwal and Meera Vasudevan, Asia’s first purely qualitative research firm. Today Quantum has operations in seven countries with 220 employees.
    TAL spoke to Dr. Kaushik about the birth of this new “qualitative consciousness” in post-liberalization India, and how to create value for qualitative insights in industries that have been traditionally dominated by numbers.
    We dig into:
    
    How she brought anthropologist and qualitative insights to market research in India
    Fairness and Skin Lightening Creams: How interdisciplinary social science can get a company to reframe brands around empowerment
    Acknowledge privileges, like the cultural preference for lighter skin, without ignoring or pandering to it
    Why we should be talking about insights research rather than qualitative research, and how her company has adapted to digital ethnography and new forms of research since COVID rocked the world
    Digital ethnography methods to create a “semiosphere” > a holistic view of how people make meaning in their lives
    Advice for transitioning into market research, skills agencies look for
    Adapting from research as an output to design strategy, offering solutions on top of research insights
    Commodities and the crisis of meaning: Why it’s essential for brands to have higher meaning and purpose in the lives of consumers
    
    TAL Correspondent and this episode's host: Madhuri Karak is Community Engagement Lead at Rare’s Center for Behavior & the Environment, managing a virtual learning platform for practitioners blending behavioral insights with design thinking to solve our biggest environmental challenges. She is currently a Mellon - American Council of Learned Societies Public Fellow and has a Ph.D. in cultural anthropology. You can find more of her work here.
    Organization: https://www.quantumcs.com
    Interview w/Kaushik: https://wow.outlookbusiness.com/meena-kaushik/
    
    Credits
    Production: Madhuri Karak and Adam Gamwell
    Music: Zanzibar - Jones Meadow, Epidemic Sounds
    Art: Adam Gamwell
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>2423false8fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-art-school-to-industry-passion-ethics-and-business-impact-with-phil-surles--46958463
    On today’s Episode
    
    How to study anthropology with the intention of going into industry, not academia
    
    To intervene or not intervene-- the anthropologists ethical dilemma
    
    How anthropologists can bring their ethics and methodology to industry and change it for the better
    
    What is a public intellectual and how does it relate to thought leadership and activism
    
    
    Where to Find Phil Surles:
    Twitter
    LinkedIn
    Mindshare
    
    Episode Credits
    Music (Epidemic Sounds)
    Intro: Embody by Ballpoint
    Outro: Tried in Fire by Ballpoint
    Episode art- Sara Schmieder
    Production- Sara Schmieder, Elizabeth Smyth, and Adam Gamwell
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>34c4ac6a-4170-4599-815b-99a24f4192afWed, 16 Jun 2021 14:59:22 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCPhil Surles is a cultural anthropologist and consultant who focuses on branding. He works with companies to change their culture for the better and focuses on integrating anthropology into industry. From art school to anthropology to industry Phil...
    On today’s Episode
    
    How to study anthropology with the intention of going into industry, not academia
    
    To intervene or not intervene-- the anthropologists ethical dilemma
    
    How anthropologists can bring their ethics and methodology to industry and change it for the better
    
    What is a public intellectual and how does it relate to thought leadership and activism
    
    
    Where to Find Phil Surles:
    Twitter
    LinkedIn
    Mindshare
    
    Episode Credits
    Music (Epidemic Sounds)
    Intro: Embody by Ballpoint
    Outro: Tried in Fire by Ballpoint
    Episode art- Sara Schmieder
    Production- Sara Schmieder, Elizabeth Smyth, and Adam Gamwell
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>2661false8fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/so-tell-me-about-yourself-storytelling-and-the-science-of-love-with-helen-fisher--46958408But beyond this, Helen is a wildly popular author, TED speaker and public intellectual. To this end brings to the table a wealth of insight into how to translate anthropological insights in ways that feel meaningful to people today.
    Hellen discusses her career path, how she strayed from the field of academia, became an accredited author and eventually an advisor to Match.com We discuss how to handle media attention, the tactics of public speaking, and how to connect to your audiences.
    In this episode we focus on:
    
    Fisher’s formula for making anthropology matter in the mainstream
    
    The biological anthropology of how we find love and who we are attracted to
    
    The ways in which we can apply/sell anthropology in a context outside of academia
    
    Effective tactics of public speaking and audience engagement
    
    
    Guest Bio: Helen Fisher is a biological anthropologist who studies human behavior, love, and attraction. She has been the Chief Scientific Advisor for Match.com for ten years and was instrumental in their offshoot, Chemistry.com. Additionally Fisher is known for her TedTalks and is even a Ted All-Star but not only is she popular on the TedTalk circuit she also has appeared in several YouTube videos and has written books about love and relationships. Some of her books include Anatomy of Love (2016), Why We Love (2004), and Why Him Why Her? (2009).
    Where to Find Helen Fisher:
    helenfisher.com
    Pew Research on online dating
    Music: Epidemic Sounds
    
    Girl Like You (Instrumental Version) - Flux Vortex
    
    Sweet Talk (Instrumental Version) - Tyra Chantey
    
    
    Episode Art: Sara Schmieder
    Episode Production: Elizabeth Smyth, Sara Schmieder, Sarah McDonough, Adam Gamwell
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>32b578e6-ce07-4ac5-a103-2b46ee1bce56Fri, 04 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCIf Dr. Hellen Fisher isn’t a household name in your house (yet), her work certainly is. Helen is a biological anthropologist and basically the reason you can date online. She’s an expert on romantic love, gender differences, the evolution of human...But beyond this, Helen is a wildly popular author, TED speaker and public intellectual. To this end brings to the table a wealth of insight into how to translate anthropological insights in ways that feel meaningful to people today.
    Hellen discusses her career path, how she strayed from the field of academia, became an accredited author and eventually an advisor to Match.com We discuss how to handle media attention, the tactics of public speaking, and how to connect to your audiences.
    In this episode we focus on:
    
    Fisher’s formula for making anthropology matter in the mainstream
    
    The biological anthropology of how we find love and who we are attracted to
    
    The ways in which we can apply/sell anthropology in a context outside of academia
    
    Effective tactics of public speaking and audience engagement
    
    
    Guest Bio: Helen Fisher is a biological anthropologist who studies human behavior, love, and attraction. She has been the Chief Scientific Advisor for Match.com for ten years and was instrumental in their offshoot, Chemistry.com. Additionally Fisher is known for her TedTalks and is even a Ted All-Star but not only is she popular on the TedTalk circuit she also has appeared in several YouTube videos and has written books about love and relationships. Some of her books include Anatomy of Love (2016), Why We Love (2004), and Why Him Why Her? (2009).
    Where to Find Helen Fisher:
    helenfisher.com
    Pew Research on online dating
    Music: Epidemic Sounds
    
    Girl Like You (Instrumental Version) - Flux Vortex
    
    Sweet Talk (Instrumental Version) - Tyra Chantey
    
    
    Episode Art: Sara Schmieder
    Episode Production: Elizabeth Smyth, Sara Schmieder, Sarah McDonough, Adam Gamwell
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>2943false8fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dead-people-tell-tales-segregated-cemeteries-in-richmond-virginia-w-dr-ryan-smith--46958466Dr. Ryan Smith is a professor of religious history, material culture, and historic preservation at Virginia Commonwealth University. His latest book Death and Rebirth in a Southern City: Richmond’s Historic Cemeteries (2020) explores the history and reclamation of sacred cemeteries through the lens of race. By working with friends groups from various Richmond cemeteries he charts their evolution over time and how abandoned cemeteries have been reborn. Dr. Smith also authored Robert Morris’s Folly: The Architectural and Financial Failures of an American Founder (2014) and Gothic Arches, Latin Crosses: Anti-Catholicism and American Church Designs in the Nineteenth Century (2006).
    
    In this episode we discuss:
    · What it means to be a friend of a cemetery
    · How cemeteries are being revived and protected
    · Segregation and cemeteries
    · The importance of sacred spaces for Black, Jewish, and other marginalized communities
    
    Links:
    https://www.richmondcemeteries.org/
    https://friendsofeastend.com/
    https://shockoehillcemetery.org/
    
    Episode Art: Sara Schmieder
    Producers: Sara Schmieder, Adam Gamwell
    Music: Epidemic Sounds
    Bam Bam – Yomoti
    Shades of Purple – Gregory David
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>64c206a3-00e8-4237-8536-9b7d8bfd7aadFri, 14 May 2021 12:24:59 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCTAL Correspondent Sara Schmieder brings us an all new interview about the power of cemetery restoration, race in the American South, and bringing legacy to light. Dr. Ryan Smith is a professor of religious history, material culture, and historic...Dr. Ryan Smith is a professor of religious history, material culture, and historic preservation at Virginia Commonwealth University. His latest book Death and Rebirth in a Southern City: Richmond’s Historic Cemeteries (2020) explores the history and reclamation of sacred cemeteries through the lens of race. By working with friends groups from various Richmond cemeteries he charts their evolution over time and how abandoned cemeteries have been reborn. Dr. Smith also authored Robert Morris’s Folly: The Architectural and Financial Failures of an American Founder (2014) and Gothic Arches, Latin Crosses: Anti-Catholicism and American Church Designs in the Nineteenth Century (2006).
    
    In this episode we discuss:
    · What it means to be a friend of a cemetery
    · How cemeteries are being revived and protected
    · Segregation and cemeteries
    · The importance of sacred spaces for Black, Jewish, and other marginalized communities
    
    Links:
    https://www.richmondcemeteries.org/
    https://friendsofeastend.com/
    https://shockoehillcemetery.org/
    
    Episode Art: Sara Schmieder
    Producers: Sara Schmieder, Adam Gamwell
    Music: Epidemic Sounds
    Bam Bam – Yomoti
    Shades of Purple – Gregory David
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>2960false8fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-surprising-truths-wild-horses-teach-us-about-the-power-of-ritual-social-durability-and-surviving-the-anthropocene-with-john-hartigan-j--46958406In this episode we focus on:
    
    What studying nonhuman species like plants and horses tells us about being human
    
    How to do rapid ethnographic fieldwork
    
    How the sociality of humans shapes and is shaped by other species
    
    Why ecology needs anthropology and vice versa
    
    
    Where to Find John Hartigan:
    John Hartigan Jr. is an anthropology professor at the University of Texas at Austin who focuses on multispecies ethnography, media, and race. He has done fieldwork in Spain, Mexico, Peru, Colombia, and Detroit, Michigan. Hartigan’s latest book is Shaving The Beast: Wild Horses and Ritual in Spain, in which he explores the ritual of rapa das bestas in Galicia, Spain where villagers heard wild horses together to shave their manes and tails. Through multispecies ethnography, Hartigan tells the story of this ritual through the horses’ eyes, experiencing the traumatic event as he tells the story of the horses and their society. Hartigan has also authored Care of the Species: Cultivating Biodiversity in Mexico and Spain (2017), Racial Situations: Class Predicaments of Whiteness in Detroit (1999), Odd Tribes: Toward a Cultural Analysis of White People (2005), What Can You Say? America’s National Conversation on Race (2010), and Aesop’s Anthropology: A Multispecies Approach.
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/aesopsanthro
    
    Music: Epidemic Sounds
    Tilden Parc - The Weekend (Instrumental Version)
    Nebulas [ocean jams]
    Episode Art: Sara Schmieder
    Leave a Review for our Book Give Away!
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>46c4687f-8e3e-4ce2-9115-960d4a5f48aeWed, 05 May 2021 09:00:00 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCIn today’s episode Adam Gamwell and Astrid Countee are joined by multispecies anthropologist John Hartigan jr. John is an anthropology professor at the University of Texas at Austin. In his latest work, Shaving the Beasts: Wild Horses and Ritual in...In this episode we focus on:
    
    What studying nonhuman species like plants and horses tells us about being human
    
    How to do rapid ethnographic fieldwork
    
    How the sociality of humans shapes and is shaped by other species
    
    Why ecology needs anthropology and vice versa
    
    
    Where to Find John Hartigan:
    John Hartigan Jr. is an anthropology professor at the University of Texas at Austin who focuses on multispecies ethnography, media, and race. He has done fieldwork in Spain, Mexico, Peru, Colombia, and Detroit, Michigan. Hartigan’s latest book is Shaving The Beast: Wild Horses and Ritual in Spain, in which he explores the ritual of rapa das bestas in Galicia, Spain where villagers heard wild horses together to shave their manes and tails. Through multispecies ethnography, Hartigan tells the story of this ritual through the horses’ eyes, experiencing the traumatic event as he tells the story of the horses and their society. Hartigan has also authored Care of the Species: Cultivating Biodiversity in Mexico and Spain (2017), Racial Situations: Class Predicaments of Whiteness in Detroit (1999), Odd Tribes: Toward a Cultural Analysis of White People (2005), What Can You Say? America’s National Conversation on Race (2010), and Aesop’s Anthropology: A Multispecies Approach.
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/aesopsanthro
    
    Music: Epidemic Sounds
    Tilden Parc - The Weekend (Instrumental Version)
    Nebulas [ocean jams]
    Episode Art: Sara Schmieder
    Leave a Review for our Book Give Away!
    This Anthro Life - Anthropology Podcast | Podchaser
    ‎This Anthro Life on Apple Podcasts
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>3241false8fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-ghost-in-the-machine-is-not-who-you-think-human-labor-and-the-paradox-of-automation-with-mary-l-gray--46958483We'll randomly pick four winners out of the group from anyone who submits a review by May 8th, 2021. Now just a heads up: We're only counting serious reviews where you write something thoughtful. We'll take five stars of course if you want to just help out, but please no writing "I'm just doing this to get a free book." Feel free to share what you love about the podcast, why you find it valuable, How long you been listening or what keeps you listening? Remember, reviews help others discover the show and help us shape the content based on what you find valuable, so thanks for participating, we can't wait to hear from you!
    Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/this-anthro-life-216403
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    Mary Gray is an anthropologist whose work explores how technology informs work, a sense of identity, and human rights. Gray applies these concepts as the Senior Principal Researcher at Microsoft Research and as the Faculty Associate at Harvard University’s Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society. Additionally she remains in a faculty position at the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering. Gray has also authored books such as In Your Face: Stories from the Lives of Queer Youth and Out In the Country: Youth, Media, and Queer Visibility in Rural America but her most recent book, coauthored with Siddharth Suri Ghostwork: How to Stop Silicon Valleyfrom Building a New Global Underclass focuses on how task based work is being utilized by bigger businesses and how this represents a change in the way we conceptualize work.
    In this episode we focus on:
    
    What is Ghost Work?
    The gap between what a person can do and what a computer can do
    Algorithmic cruelty
    The future of work and what that means for contract labor
    Tech not as devices, but as conduits for social connection
    How to bring empathy into the workplace
    
    
    Where to Find Mary Gray:
    Website:https://marylgray.org/
    Twitter:https://twitter.com/marylgray
    Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/marylgraymsr/
    Music: Epidemic Sounds
    
    Dylan Sitts - Ice Cold Beverage
    
    91 Nova - Lushwork
    
    Blue Steel - Up Here
    
    
    Episode Art: Adam Gamwell
    Photograph in Episode Art: Adrianne Mathiowetz
    Episode Production: Elizabeth Smyth, Sarah McDonough, Adam Gamwell
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>bbf51a4f-1f87-4538-93a0-5c2963f8167cThu, 08 Apr 2021 09:00:00 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCBOOK GIVEAWAY!! Leave a Review of This Anthro Life for a chance to win a copy of Ghost Work! Leave us a written review on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser by May 8, 2021, and email us a screenshot (so we know it's you) at thisanthrolife@gmail.com. We'll...We'll randomly pick four winners out of the group from anyone who submits a review by May 8th, 2021. Now just a heads up: We're only counting serious reviews where you write something thoughtful. We'll take five stars of course if you want to just help out, but please no writing "I'm just doing this to get a free book." Feel free to share what you love about the podcast, why you find it valuable, How long you been listening or what keeps you listening? Remember, reviews help others discover the show and help us shape the content based on what you find valuable, so thanks for participating, we can't wait to hear from you!
    Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/this-anthro-life-216403
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    Mary Gray is an anthropologist whose work explores how technology informs work, a sense of identity, and human rights. Gray applies these concepts as the Senior Principal Researcher at Microsoft Research and as the Faculty Associate at Harvard University’s Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society. Additionally she remains in a faculty position at the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering. Gray has also authored books such as In Your Face: Stories from the Lives of Queer Youth and Out In the Country: Youth, Media, and Queer Visibility in Rural America but her most recent book, coauthored with Siddharth Suri Ghostwork: How to Stop Silicon Valleyfrom Building a New Global Underclass focuses on how task based work is being utilized by bigger businesses and how this represents a change in the way we conceptualize work.
    In this episode we focus on:
    
    What is Ghost Work?
    The gap between what a person can do and what a computer can do
    Algorithmic cruelty
    The future of work and what that means for contract labor
    Tech not as devices, but as conduits for social connection
    How to bring empathy into the workplace
    
    
    Where to Find Mary Gray:
    Website:https://marylgray.org/
    Twitter:https://twitter.com/marylgray
    Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/marylgraymsr/
    Music: Epidemic Sounds
    
    Dylan Sitts - Ice Cold Beverage
    
    91 Nova - Lushwork
    
    Blue Steel - Up Here
    
    
    Episode Art: Adam Gamwell
    Photograph in Episode Art: Adrianne Mathiowetz
    Episode Production: Elizabeth Smyth, Sarah McDonough, Adam Gamwell
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>3596false8fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/becoming-a-business-anthropologist-and-mastering-the-tools-of-the-trade-w-oscar-barrera--46958488
    follow along case stories of how Oscar used the social sciences to help businesses see and solve organizational problems, find new marketing opportunities, and help people craft new narratives that empower them to be the heroes of their own stories
    why we believe it is not only ethical to bring the social sciences into business, but why it is fundamentally necessary to do so
    how to get started learning the world of business
    
    This episode is jam packed with great stories and advice!
    Connect with Oscar on LinkedIn
    Oscar's website (Spanish): Antropología Corporativa
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>9ab72423-37a5-434c-a613-50643df9cc08Fri, 05 Mar 2021 15:45:52 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCOscar Barrera is a Business Anthropologist based out of Veracruz, Mexico who brings a global mindset to helping businesses turn hurdles into opportunities for positive change. He is an expert in innovation, change management, and strategy. In this...
    follow along case stories of how Oscar used the social sciences to help businesses see and solve organizational problems, find new marketing opportunities, and help people craft new narratives that empower them to be the heroes of their own stories
    why we believe it is not only ethical to bring the social sciences into business, but why it is fundamentally necessary to do so
    how to get started learning the world of business
    
    This episode is jam packed with great stories and advice!
    Connect with Oscar on LinkedIn
    Oscar's website (Spanish): Antropología Corporativa
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>3163false8fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/they-re-not-binging-tv-they-re-feasting-rethinking-media-honor-and-american-culture-with-grant-mccracken--46958423In The New Honor Code, Grant draws together ideas from Elizabethan England, insights found while hanging out in people's living rooms interviewing them about their television watching habits for Netflix, the rise of celebrity culture as the closest thing we have to honor today - and why that's a problem - and the seemingly uncrossable gap between American boomers and millennials/GenZ. In mixing all these ideas together, he asks what is honor, why did it seem to disappear from our culture and what would it look like to create a system of honor in contemporary United States that would dissuade people from acting badly with impunity.
    We dig into all these topics in this episode and Grant has some great advice for any social scientist looking to go into consulting or business or if you're in business, how we can be more savvy and practical about infusing anthropological mindsets and thinking into organizations without hitting people over the head with it, especially if they find the idea of culture confusing.
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>13f0a6e2-c1b3-45ec-b48a-aa6f8538fdf1Thu, 04 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCTake a walk with anthropologist and consultant Grant McCracken and host Adam Gamwell, as they discuss Grant's new book The New Honor Code: A Simple Plan for Raising Our Standards and Restoring Our Good Names and dig into Grant's uncanny ability to...In The New Honor Code, Grant draws together ideas from Elizabethan England, insights found while hanging out in people's living rooms interviewing them about their television watching habits for Netflix, the rise of celebrity culture as the closest thing we have to honor today - and why that's a problem - and the seemingly uncrossable gap between American boomers and millennials/GenZ. In mixing all these ideas together, he asks what is honor, why did it seem to disappear from our culture and what would it look like to create a system of honor in contemporary United States that would dissuade people from acting badly with impunity.
    We dig into all these topics in this episode and Grant has some great advice for any social scientist looking to go into consulting or business or if you're in business, how we can be more savvy and practical about infusing anthropological mindsets and thinking into organizations without hitting people over the head with it, especially if they find the idea of culture confusing.
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>2599false8fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-manage-social-conflict-communicate-effectively-and-find-common-ground-with-jeremy-pollack--46958411
    Why humans need help managing conflict
    Cognitive and perceptual biases that prevent us from communicating clearly with one another
    How to communicate clearly around fears and intentions to find common ground
    How to understand and disarm Worldview defense
    That we need to start talking to our neighbors more!
    The importance of local leadership in modeling intergroup communication and shared goals
    
    Jeremy Pollack is the Founder of nationwide conflict resolution consulting firm Pollack Peacebuilding Systems and author of the new book Conflict Resolution Playbook: Practical Communication Skills for Preventing, Managing, and Resolving Conflict. Jeremy is a fellow at Stanford University’s Center for International Conflict and Negotiation, and an expert on human conflict with an academic background in social psychology, evolutionary anthropology, negotiation, conflict resolution and peacebuilding.
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremypollack1/
    https://www.facebook.com/pollackpeacebuilding/
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3K6m_0bO31lD7JUc0th_vQ/featured
    https://pollackpeacebuilding.com/
    
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>e11fcaf7-320e-4a5f-9aee-1e48e08ab4f6Tue, 19 Jan 2021 16:16:55 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCIn January 2021 armed rioters stormed the US Capitol in a harrowing and politically fomented insurrection. It was an apex of years of divisive and condemnable rhetoric and fear-mongering used to stoke insecurities and desperate action. How do we...
    Why humans need help managing conflict
    Cognitive and perceptual biases that prevent us from communicating clearly with one another
    How to communicate clearly around fears and intentions to find common ground
    How to understand and disarm Worldview defense
    That we need to start talking to our neighbors more!
    The importance of local leadership in modeling intergroup communication and shared goals
    
    Jeremy Pollack is the Founder of nationwide conflict resolution consulting firm Pollack Peacebuilding Systems and author of the new book Conflict Resolution Playbook: Practical Communication Skills for Preventing, Managing, and Resolving Conflict. Jeremy is a fellow at Stanford University’s Center for International Conflict and Negotiation, and an expert on human conflict with an academic background in social psychology, evolutionary anthropology, negotiation, conflict resolution and peacebuilding.
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremypollack1/
    https://www.facebook.com/pollackpeacebuilding/
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3K6m_0bO31lD7JUc0th_vQ/featured
    https://pollackpeacebuilding.com/
    
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>3477false8fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-hidden-world-of-sh-t-a-farewell-to-2020--46958440To wrap up this crappy, some may even say shitty year, host Adam Gamwell and intern Elizabeth Smyth discuss the origin of the word shit, how the way we defecate is culturally constructed, what our poop reveals about us, and so much more in this New Year’s Eve mini-episode of This Anthro Life. Farewell 2020, it’s been real.
    In this episode we dig into:
    
    What poop tells us about culture and our biology
    
    Whether to sit or squat?
    
    Poop’s superpower for healing gut microbiota and potential energy source
    
    How poop in space might tell us if we are, in fact, extraterrestrials ourselves
    
    
    Also check our new blog Voice and Value where we dive deeper into all things human: Voice and Value – Medium
    Articles referenced:
    
    The History of Poop Is Really the History of Technology
    
    Poop Worlds: Material Culture and Copropower (or, Toward a Shitty Turn)
    
    Poop (Somatosphere)
    
    How Fossilized Poop Gives Us The Scoop on Ancient Diets
    
    Watching What We Flush Could Help Keep a Pandemic Under Control https://nyti.ms/2J2MJaa
    
    Human feces from the developing world could power millions of homes
    
    
    Follow this Anthro Life on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram!
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    Website: This Anthro Life
    Music: Epidemic Sounds
    No Regrets - Guy Trevino
    Basmati - Farrell Wooten
    Episode Art: Liz Smyth
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>34f3f997-2727-48de-b907-0a383aea626cFri, 01 Jan 2021 01:16:34 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCLanguage warning. We use the word sh*t a lot in this episode, since it is, in fact all about poop. To wrap up this crappy, some may even say shitty year, host Adam Gamwell and intern Elizabeth Smyth discuss the origin of the word shit, how the way we...To wrap up this crappy, some may even say shitty year, host Adam Gamwell and intern Elizabeth Smyth discuss the origin of the word shit, how the way we defecate is culturally constructed, what our poop reveals about us, and so much more in this New Year’s Eve mini-episode of This Anthro Life. Farewell 2020, it’s been real.
    In this episode we dig into:
    
    What poop tells us about culture and our biology
    
    Whether to sit or squat?
    
    Poop’s superpower for healing gut microbiota and potential energy source
    
    How poop in space might tell us if we are, in fact, extraterrestrials ourselves
    
    
    Also check our new blog Voice and Value where we dive deeper into all things human: Voice and Value – Medium
    Articles referenced:
    
    The History of Poop Is Really the History of Technology
    
    Poop Worlds: Material Culture and Copropower (or, Toward a Shitty Turn)
    
    Poop (Somatosphere)
    
    How Fossilized Poop Gives Us The Scoop on Ancient Diets
    
    Watching What We Flush Could Help Keep a Pandemic Under Control https://nyti.ms/2J2MJaa
    
    Human feces from the developing world could power millions of homes
    
    
    Follow this Anthro Life on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram!
    Twitter: This Anthro Life Podcast (@thisanthrolife) / Twitter
    Instagram: This Anthro Life Podcast (@thisanthrolife) • Instagram photos and videos
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisanthrolife/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/this-anthro-life-podcast
    Website: This Anthro Life
    Music: Epidemic Sounds
    No Regrets - Guy Trevino
    Basmati - Farrell Wooten
    Episode Art: Liz Smyth
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>1733true7fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/more-than-a-game-sports-race-and-masculinity-in-diaspora-w-vyjayanthi-vadrevu-and-stanley-thangaraj--46958419
    What does sports and their global popularity reveal about race relations in the US?
    What can we learn from the merging transnational identities?
    How has the “Black Lives Matter” Movement impacted the nonwhite and nonblack communities?
    What are the politics within the diasporic communities?
    Why is it so important to continue research and teaching about these communities?
    
    
    Sponsors for this episode:
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    And check out Matt and Prince’s episode on neuromarketing on This Anthro Life https://www.thisanthrolife.org/a-neuroscientist-and-marketer-walk-into-a-bar-neuromarketing-and-the-hidden-ways-marketing-reshapes-our-brains-with-matt-johnson-and-prince-ghuman/
    
    Check out our new Medium Blog "Voice and Value": https://medium.com/missing-link
    collaborative provocations and stories that get us closer to human and deepen our perspective on society, culture, and our future.
    Stanley Thangaraj is an Assistant Professor of Anthropology at the City College of New York (CUNY). His interests are at the intersections of race, gender, sexuality, and citizenship. He studies immigrant and refugee communities in the U.S. South to understand how they manage the black-white racial logic through gender, how the afterlife of colonialism takes shape in the diaspora, and the kinds of horizontal processes of race-making.His monograph Desi Hoop Dreams: Pickup Basketball and the Making of Asian American Masculinity (NYU Press, 2015) looks at the relationship between race and gender in co-ethnic-only South Asian American sporting cultures.
    Vyjayanthi Vadrevu is an ethnographer/ design researcher and strategist with a background in anthropology, business development, and nonprofit administration. She works on social impact design projects as well as corporate technology projects, delivering insights to help clients better serve their end users and beneficiaries. Vyjayanthi is also a trained bharatantyam dancer, with additional experience in Odissi, Kuchipudi, Kathak, and West African dance, and uses movement and choreography to connect to the deepest parts of the human experience.
    Music: Epidemic Sound
    Show notes: Xin Yao Lin, Elizabeth Smyth
    Episode art by: Sara Schmieder
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>7d6d4d46-f4a4-481c-896b-bc1d286fa86bThu, 26 Nov 2020 13:29:37 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCIn this episode we meet Dr. Stan Thangaraj, an anthropology professor at the City College of New York whose research includes immigration in the U.S, being interviewed by Vyjayanthi Vadrevu, a business anthropologist and ethnographer. Together, the...
    What does sports and their global popularity reveal about race relations in the US?
    What can we learn from the merging transnational identities?
    How has the “Black Lives Matter” Movement impacted the nonwhite and nonblack communities?
    What are the politics within the diasporic communities?
    Why is it so important to continue research and teaching about these communities?
    
    
    Sponsors for this episode:
    Check out the world's first Neuromarketing Bootcamp and sign up today with our Affiliate link!
    Neuromarketing Bootcamp by Neuroscientist Matt Johnson and Marketing Director Prince Ghuman
    Use offer code ANTHROLIFE for $500 off: Affiliate link: https://www.popneuro.com/neuromarketing-bootcamp
    And check out Matt and Prince’s episode on neuromarketing on This Anthro Life https://www.thisanthrolife.org/a-neuroscientist-and-marketer-walk-into-a-bar-neuromarketing-and-the-hidden-ways-marketing-reshapes-our-brains-with-matt-johnson-and-prince-ghuman/
    
    Check out our new Medium Blog "Voice and Value": https://medium.com/missing-link
    collaborative provocations and stories that get us closer to human and deepen our perspective on society, culture, and our future.
    Stanley Thangaraj is an Assistant Professor of Anthropology at the City College of New York (CUNY). His interests are at the intersections of race, gender, sexuality, and citizenship. He studies immigrant and refugee communities in the U.S. South to understand how they manage the black-white racial logic through gender, how the afterlife of colonialism takes shape in the diaspora, and the kinds of horizontal processes of race-making.His monograph Desi Hoop Dreams: Pickup Basketball and the Making of Asian American Masculinity (NYU Press, 2015) looks at the relationship between race and gender in co-ethnic-only South Asian American sporting cultures.
    Vyjayanthi Vadrevu is an ethnographer/ design researcher and strategist with a background in anthropology, business development, and nonprofit administration. She works on social impact design projects as well as corporate technology projects, delivering insights to help clients better serve their end users and beneficiaries. Vyjayanthi is also a trained bharatantyam dancer, with additional experience in Odissi, Kuchipudi, Kathak, and West African dance, and uses movement and choreography to connect to the deepest parts of the human experience.
    Music: Epidemic Sound
    Show notes: Xin Yao Lin, Elizabeth Smyth
    Episode art by: Sara Schmieder
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>2229false7fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/life-in-the-age-of-social-media-and-smartphones-with-daniel-miller-and-georgiana-murariu--46958395
    How do people use social media differently around the world?
    What are some strategies for making research accessible?
    What is the impact of smartphones on health?
    What are some creative ways that people have documented lives during the pandemic?
    How do you get so many anthropologists to work together globally?
    What is some advice for researchers who want to do collaborative and comparative work?
    
    Daniel Miller is a Professor of Anthropology at University College London and directed the ‘Why We Post’ project, which investigated the uses and consequences of social media in nine different countries around the world. The project resulted in twelve open access books, one about each fieldsite and two comparative ones. He is currently leading a project called ASSA (The Anthropology of Smartphones and Smart Ageing) which aims to analyze the impact of the smartphone on people’s lives based on 11 simultaneous 16-month ethnographies around the world. He is also the founder of the digital anthropology program at University College London (UCL).
    Follow Daniel on @DannyAnth
    Georgiana Murariu is a public dissemination officer at UCL, working with Daniel Miller and the team of researchers on the ‘Anthropology of Smartphones and Smart Ageing’. She is currently developing and implementing a dissemination strategy for the project which includes helping create a MOOC based on the project’s findings as well as using social media and digital tools to encourage the public to engage with the project’s findings and anthropology as a discipline.
    Follow Georgiana on Twitter: @georgiana_mu
    Twitter: @UCLWhyWePost
    EPISODE SPONSOR: Check out the world's first Neuromarketing Bootcamp and sign up today with our Affiliate link!
    | Use offer code ANTHROLIFE for $500 off: Affiliate link: https://www.popneuro.com/neuromarketing-bootcamp
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>e4487d3a-fe88-46e5-8baf-adee0ec2b70aWed, 11 Nov 2020 10:00:00 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCDo you have a sense of how much time you spend each day on social media and smartphone? Whether you can live with them or you can't live with them, we know for most of us, these are ingrained parts of our everyday lives. In this episode, we will...
    How do people use social media differently around the world?
    What are some strategies for making research accessible?
    What is the impact of smartphones on health?
    What are some creative ways that people have documented lives during the pandemic?
    How do you get so many anthropologists to work together globally?
    What is some advice for researchers who want to do collaborative and comparative work?
    
    Daniel Miller is a Professor of Anthropology at University College London and directed the ‘Why We Post’ project, which investigated the uses and consequences of social media in nine different countries around the world. The project resulted in twelve open access books, one about each fieldsite and two comparative ones. He is currently leading a project called ASSA (The Anthropology of Smartphones and Smart Ageing) which aims to analyze the impact of the smartphone on people’s lives based on 11 simultaneous 16-month ethnographies around the world. He is also the founder of the digital anthropology program at University College London (UCL).
    Follow Daniel on @DannyAnth
    Georgiana Murariu is a public dissemination officer at UCL, working with Daniel Miller and the team of researchers on the ‘Anthropology of Smartphones and Smart Ageing’. She is currently developing and implementing a dissemination strategy for the project which includes helping create a MOOC based on the project’s findings as well as using social media and digital tools to encourage the public to engage with the project’s findings and anthropology as a discipline.
    Follow Georgiana on Twitter: @georgiana_mu
    Twitter: @UCLWhyWePost
    EPISODE SPONSOR: Check out the world's first Neuromarketing Bootcamp and sign up today with our Affiliate link!
    | Use offer code ANTHROLIFE for $500 off: Affiliate link: https://www.popneuro.com/neuromarketing-bootcamp
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>3549false7fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/getting-down-to-business-and-making-a-career-with-anthropology-guest-podcast-w-adam-gamwell-on-anthro-perspectives--46958414
    whether you're an anthropology student in school looking to get your first job,
    an academic looking to move into industry,
    if you're already working somewhere out there and looking to change careers,
    or perhaps if you don't work anthropologists and you want to find out and understand value anthropology can bring to your business.
    
    We cover all of this and more in our conversation.
    One of the most helpful things in these scenarios I find is hearing other people's stories about how they did it or are doing it, or even how they just stumbled around in the dark and making it up as they went along and still came out with some kind of experience. I think perhaps the latter is closer to my own story.
    So I invite you to join me for a chat about career paths, learning to articulate the value anthropology. Social sciences provide to businesses and a bit about why I do what I do. Thanks to Keith for sharing this episode.
    Check out the world's first Neuromarketing Bootcamp and sign up today with our Affiliate link!
    Neuromarketing Bootcamp by Neuroscientist Matt Johnson and Marketing Director Prince Ghuman
    | Use offer code ANTHROLIFE for $500 off: Affiliate link: https://www.popneuro.com/neuromarketing-bootcamp
    Episode Art: Sara Schmieder
    Music: Epidemic Sounds
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>6e6f6d70-6995-4300-bc19-279f84947e15Fri, 23 Oct 2020 10:51:16 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCThis Anthro Life is based on lifting up the voices and value of anthropologists and human scientists in all fields through sharing their stories, thought leadership, struggles, and winding paths. Today we've got something special, where we turn the...
    whether you're an anthropology student in school looking to get your first job,
    an academic looking to move into industry,
    if you're already working somewhere out there and looking to change careers,
    or perhaps if you don't work anthropologists and you want to find out and understand value anthropology can bring to your business.
    
    We cover all of this and more in our conversation.
    One of the most helpful things in these scenarios I find is hearing other people's stories about how they did it or are doing it, or even how they just stumbled around in the dark and making it up as they went along and still came out with some kind of experience. I think perhaps the latter is closer to my own story.
    So I invite you to join me for a chat about career paths, learning to articulate the value anthropology. Social sciences provide to businesses and a bit about why I do what I do. Thanks to Keith for sharing this episode.
    Check out the world's first Neuromarketing Bootcamp and sign up today with our Affiliate link!
    Neuromarketing Bootcamp by Neuroscientist Matt Johnson and Marketing Director Prince Ghuman
    | Use offer code ANTHROLIFE for $500 off: Affiliate link: https://www.popneuro.com/neuromarketing-bootcamp
    Episode Art: Sara Schmieder
    Music: Epidemic Sounds
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>2963false7fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/death-work-the-life-and-culture-of-forensics-with-lilly-white--46958445This may sound overly obvious, but people die every day. And this means that every day someone has to deliver dealth notifications to next of kin, especially when people live apart. Often times coroners are the ones who deliver these notifications. Coroners are elected or appointed public officials whose primary duty is to determine and certify cause of death.
    and while they have the scientific knowledge to do so, sometimes with the help of apps and digital tools, the social part of dealing with death, both for next of kin and the coroners themselves, is often ignored.
    We all experience death at some point but across 2020 more people have been directly impacted by death than ever before due to COVID-19. Meaning that more people than ever are receiving death notifications, which was a difficult conversation even before the pandemic. These notifications are challenging to give, Imagine knocking on a door or picking up the phone delivering the news that someone has passed away. It’s essential work. And it’s not easy. It’s also deeply social and cultural.
    This is why I’m talking to Lilly White a forensic anthropologist who focuses on the cultural side of forensics, especially on the lives of coroners and medical examiners and the best ways to handle death notifications. Lily got her PhD from the University of Montana in 2019 and currently owns and operates Bones and Stone Anthroscience with her husband.
    So today we’ll be talking about how cultural anthropology can play a role in forensic anthropology especially with death notifications.
    Top Takeaways
    
    We dig into the unseen/secret life of coroners (from a cultural perspective)
    
    Death notice work is essential but emotionally difficult so there’s a struggle keeping coroners in the practice
    
    The challenges of scientific training and having to deliver the worst possible news; the mix of scientific and social knowledge
    
    We’ll open the conversation like I often like to do, with Lily’s story and how she found her way into forensics and forensic anthropology, what life is like training to be a coroner, and her path to running her own forensics business today.
    
    
    Read about Lilly’s work in NYC with COVID-19 deaths (University of Montana)
    Lilly’s Instagram: Bone & Stone Anthrosciences (@deathphd) • Instagram photos and videos
    What is a Coroner?
    
    Episode art: Sara Schmieder
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>9a1f8291-bd09-4dca-9d20-4f3543295d34Wed, 30 Sep 2020 12:36:18 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCWhen most people think of forensics or forensic anthropology the first thing that comes to mind are TV shows like CSI or Bones, or maybe in Six Feet Under. This may sound overly obvious, but people die every day. And this means that every day someone...This may sound overly obvious, but people die every day. And this means that every day someone has to deliver dealth notifications to next of kin, especially when people live apart. Often times coroners are the ones who deliver these notifications. Coroners are elected or appointed public officials whose primary duty is to determine and certify cause of death.
    and while they have the scientific knowledge to do so, sometimes with the help of apps and digital tools, the social part of dealing with death, both for next of kin and the coroners themselves, is often ignored.
    We all experience death at some point but across 2020 more people have been directly impacted by death than ever before due to COVID-19. Meaning that more people than ever are receiving death notifications, which was a difficult conversation even before the pandemic. These notifications are challenging to give, Imagine knocking on a door or picking up the phone delivering the news that someone has passed away. It’s essential work. And it’s not easy. It’s also deeply social and cultural.
    This is why I’m talking to Lilly White a forensic anthropologist who focuses on the cultural side of forensics, especially on the lives of coroners and medical examiners and the best ways to handle death notifications. Lily got her PhD from the University of Montana in 2019 and currently owns and operates Bones and Stone Anthroscience with her husband.
    So today we’ll be talking about how cultural anthropology can play a role in forensic anthropology especially with death notifications.
    Top Takeaways
    
    We dig into the unseen/secret life of coroners (from a cultural perspective)
    
    Death notice work is essential but emotionally difficult so there’s a struggle keeping coroners in the practice
    
    The challenges of scientific training and having to deliver the worst possible news; the mix of scientific and social knowledge
    
    We’ll open the conversation like I often like to do, with Lily’s story and how she found her way into forensics and forensic anthropology, what life is like training to be a coroner, and her path to running her own forensics business today.
    
    
    Read about Lilly’s work in NYC with COVID-19 deaths (University of Montana)
    Lilly’s Instagram: Bone & Stone Anthrosciences (@deathphd) • Instagram photos and videos
    What is a Coroner?
    
    Episode art: Sara Schmieder
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>2638false7fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-study-meaning-at-scale-ai-and-big-data-ethnography-microcultures-and-the-future-of-innovation-w-ujwal-arkalgud--46958486So in the world of market and consumer research you may know that people are commonly categorized into segments or generations - you've likely seen people written about as Millennial or Baby Boomers (OK, Boomer). But what limitations to understanding people are present when putting them into segments and generations and only seeing them from a high level? That's often where ethnography comes in, and where anthropologists like to live with and get to know people on their terms. But there's a huge stretch between massive Big Data sets and individual ethnography, right?
    What if there were a way to do ethnography with big data? That is, what if there were a way to be able to understand the nuances of cultural meaning people assign to things from big data sets? What this entails is, in essence quantifying ethnography. And turns out, the key has to do with focusing on meaning. That and some computer science wizardry.
    I'm excited today to have on the show one of the pioneers in this field, Ujwal Arkalgud, CEO, cultural anthropologist, and co-founder of Motivbase, a global tech research firm that has cracked the cultural code and developed software and research tools that bring together the analytical power of anthropology and the wide reach of big data.
    We’ll dig into
    
    the concept of micro cultures, which are are a set of meanings that make up a market space,
    
    the need to study of meaning and behavior in business, why don’t companies think about meaning as a primary mover?
    
    why traditional market research doesn’t effectively get at meaning,
    
    how the internet has changed the way we make culture and meaning and that betting on cultural homogenization is a trap
    
    
    Checkout Movitbase here
    Microcultures: Understanding the consumer forces that will shape the future of your business
    Ujwal's Medium page
    If you enjoy This Anthro Life, please consider supporting the show with $5 - $20 a month on Patreon. We're self funded so rely on you to help make the show happen!
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>2f2e1239-3644-463a-a447-f89f8f698cdcTue, 18 Aug 2020 13:10:10 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCArtificial Intelligence. Natural Language Processing. Machine Learning. Big Data. If you've studied Anthropology at all, you'll likely notice these terms don't often get use, unless you happen to be studying one of these areas, like doing an...So in the world of market and consumer research you may know that people are commonly categorized into segments or generations - you've likely seen people written about as Millennial or Baby Boomers (OK, Boomer). But what limitations to understanding people are present when putting them into segments and generations and only seeing them from a high level? That's often where ethnography comes in, and where anthropologists like to live with and get to know people on their terms. But there's a huge stretch between massive Big Data sets and individual ethnography, right?
    What if there were a way to do ethnography with big data? That is, what if there were a way to be able to understand the nuances of cultural meaning people assign to things from big data sets? What this entails is, in essence quantifying ethnography. And turns out, the key has to do with focusing on meaning. That and some computer science wizardry.
    I'm excited today to have on the show one of the pioneers in this field, Ujwal Arkalgud, CEO, cultural anthropologist, and co-founder of Motivbase, a global tech research firm that has cracked the cultural code and developed software and research tools that bring together the analytical power of anthropology and the wide reach of big data.
    We’ll dig into
    
    the concept of micro cultures, which are are a set of meanings that make up a market space,
    
    the need to study of meaning and behavior in business, why don’t companies think about meaning as a primary mover?
    
    why traditional market research doesn’t effectively get at meaning,
    
    how the internet has changed the way we make culture and meaning and that betting on cultural homogenization is a trap
    
    
    Checkout Movitbase here
    Microcultures: Understanding the consumer forces that will shape the future of your business
    Ujwal's Medium page
    If you enjoy This Anthro Life, please consider supporting the show with $5 - $20 a month on Patreon. We're self funded so rely on you to help make the show happen!
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>2903false7fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cyberpsychology-how-life-online-shapes-our-minds-and-what-we-can-do-about-it-w-julie-ancis--46958427In this episode, Adam sits down with Dr. Julie Ancis, one of the world's leading cyberpsychologists to talk about how digital technology in life online is impacting the ways we think and interact with one another. As an interdisciplinary scholar, practitioner, and pioneer in the field, Dr. Julie Ancis is starting as Director and Professor of an exciting new Cyberpsychology program at the New Jersey Institute of Technology and currently writes for the new Cyberpsychology blog for Psychology Today where she's been offering advice on how to practice mental wellbeing as so many of us move online, especially during the time of COVID.
    Digital technology can be a blessing and a curse, right? Connecting us in new ways to old friends, but it can also be addicting, cause people to unfairly compare themselves to one another on social media to feel more lonely even. When it comes to things like the news, it can be more difficult to discern fact from opinion. But don't worry. It's not all zoom and gloom. What we'll find is that it's up to us to become discerning critical thinkers about our own psychology and the psychology of others when it comes to life online. And understanding that we do in fact have the tools each and every one of us to become critical thinkers. And, if you feel like you want to learn and get an even better handle on it, there's a brand new cyber psychology program at NJIT launching just around the corner.
    Dr. Julie Ancis
    Ancis Consulting
    New Jersey Institute of Technology Cyberpsychology Program
    Psychology Today Cyberpsychology Blog
    Catch Julie on:
    Twitter
    Facebook
    Instagram
    Checkout my This Anthro Life sister project Mindshare
    And our upcoming panel “Ethics are for Everyone: Four Anthropologists Talk Shop on ethics across design, business and technology” Eventbrite registration here
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>705079ef-bc2c-4d61-a629-6730fb8424b7Fri, 17 Jul 2020 12:10:29 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCIt's no surprise that many of us find ourselves increasingly on mobile devices or the internet. We shop online with ease, connect with friends and family on social media, check the news, and play games. And especially during the era of COVID millions,...In this episode, Adam sits down with Dr. Julie Ancis, one of the world's leading cyberpsychologists to talk about how digital technology in life online is impacting the ways we think and interact with one another. As an interdisciplinary scholar, practitioner, and pioneer in the field, Dr. Julie Ancis is starting as Director and Professor of an exciting new Cyberpsychology program at the New Jersey Institute of Technology and currently writes for the new Cyberpsychology blog for Psychology Today where she's been offering advice on how to practice mental wellbeing as so many of us move online, especially during the time of COVID.
    Digital technology can be a blessing and a curse, right? Connecting us in new ways to old friends, but it can also be addicting, cause people to unfairly compare themselves to one another on social media to feel more lonely even. When it comes to things like the news, it can be more difficult to discern fact from opinion. But don't worry. It's not all zoom and gloom. What we'll find is that it's up to us to become discerning critical thinkers about our own psychology and the psychology of others when it comes to life online. And understanding that we do in fact have the tools each and every one of us to become critical thinkers. And, if you feel like you want to learn and get an even better handle on it, there's a brand new cyber psychology program at NJIT launching just around the corner.
    Dr. Julie Ancis
    Ancis Consulting
    New Jersey Institute of Technology Cyberpsychology Program
    Psychology Today Cyberpsychology Blog
    Catch Julie on:
    Twitter
    Facebook
    Instagram
    Checkout my This Anthro Life sister project Mindshare
    And our upcoming panel “Ethics are for Everyone: Four Anthropologists Talk Shop on ethics across design, business and technology” Eventbrite registration here
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>3963false7fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-neuroscientist-and-marketer-walk-into-a-bar-neuromarketing-and-the-hidden-ways-marketing-reshapes-our-brains-with-matt-johnson-and-prince--46958493On this episode Adam Gamwell talks with neuroscientist Dr. Matt Johnson and Professor of marketing Prince Ghuman about the fascinating role neuroscience plays in our evolving consumer lives. Matt and Prince have a new book out called Blindsight: the (Mostly) Hidden Ways Marketing Reshapes our Brains that explores the emerging field of neuromarketing.
    This is a fascinating conversation that gets into the neuroscience, marketing, and psychology of why we consume, why certain kinds of advertisements work for different groups of people, and -something long time listeners of This Anthro Life know - the need to clearly communicate our work as human, Neuro, and social scientists to other disciplines and people in general. And speaking of that, we dig into one of Adam's favorite subjects of all time - Star Wars - to figure out why nostalgia marketing can be so powerful.
    
    Book link: getbook.at/blindsight
    Blog link: https://www.popneuro.com/neuromarketing-blog
    Bio: https://www.popneuro.com/blog-authors
    Twitter: @pop_neuro
    Prince Ghuman’s Twitter @princeghuman248
    Matt Johnson’s Twitter: @mattjohnsonisme
    Instagram: @pop.neuro
    
    
    on LinkedIn: Prince Ghuman and Matt Johnson, PhD.
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>722ce5d8-f5fc-4c6b-aaf7-35d1127dec32Sun, 28 Jun 2020 15:43:58 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCEver wonder why certain new ideas stick while others don’t? We often hear a lot about innovation when it comes to new ideas, but really that’s only part of the equation. Psychology, marketing, neuroscience - and yes - anthropology can help us make...On this episode Adam Gamwell talks with neuroscientist Dr. Matt Johnson and Professor of marketing Prince Ghuman about the fascinating role neuroscience plays in our evolving consumer lives. Matt and Prince have a new book out called Blindsight: the (Mostly) Hidden Ways Marketing Reshapes our Brains that explores the emerging field of neuromarketing.
    This is a fascinating conversation that gets into the neuroscience, marketing, and psychology of why we consume, why certain kinds of advertisements work for different groups of people, and -something long time listeners of This Anthro Life know - the need to clearly communicate our work as human, Neuro, and social scientists to other disciplines and people in general. And speaking of that, we dig into one of Adam's favorite subjects of all time - Star Wars - to figure out why nostalgia marketing can be so powerful.
    
    Book link: getbook.at/blindsight
    Blog link: https://www.popneuro.com/neuromarketing-blog
    Bio: https://www.popneuro.com/blog-authors
    Twitter: @pop_neuro
    Prince Ghuman’s Twitter @princeghuman248
    Matt Johnson’s Twitter: @mattjohnsonisme
    Instagram: @pop.neuro
    
    
    on LinkedIn: Prince Ghuman and Matt Johnson, PhD.
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>2681false7fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-connected-cup-coffee-tea-happiness-and-visual-storytelling-around-the-globe-with-documentarian-brooke-bierhaus--46958424We dig into:
    
    Brooke's process for filming across 9 countries
    how coffee and tea provide a window into what makes the good life and happiness
    cultures of coffee and tea around the globe
    narrative and ethnographic voice as part of filmmaking
    
    https://www.theconnectedcup.com/
    https://www.instagram.com/itsbrookebierhaus/
    https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10149658/
    Brooke's Bio from IMDB: Brooke Bierhaus is an American award-winning documentary filmmaker and visual storyteller. Brooke is known for her feature film, "The Connected Cup", following the heart of coffee and tea around the world as a global language of connection. Brooke has worked and produced stories in 22 countries.
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>95acfaaf-8018-4ea5-8136-5342b43143ddFri, 05 Jun 2020 21:53:35 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCWhat is it about coffee and tea - two simple drinks - that both transcends culture and is intimately bound up by it? In this episode, Adam talks with Independent documentary filmmaker and coffee anthropologist Brooke Bierhaus about her film "The...We dig into:
    
    Brooke's process for filming across 9 countries
    how coffee and tea provide a window into what makes the good life and happiness
    cultures of coffee and tea around the globe
    narrative and ethnographic voice as part of filmmaking
    
    https://www.theconnectedcup.com/
    https://www.instagram.com/itsbrookebierhaus/
    https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10149658/
    Brooke's Bio from IMDB: Brooke Bierhaus is an American award-winning documentary filmmaker and visual storyteller. Brooke is known for her feature film, "The Connected Cup", following the heart of coffee and tea around the world as a global language of connection. Brooke has worked and produced stories in 22 countries.
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>2750false7fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beyond-the-prototype-navigating-that-fuzzy-area-between-ideas-and-outcomes-with-douglas-ferguson--46958444"You gotta slow down to go fast" - Douglas Ferguson
    Voltage Control president, design thinking facilitator and innovation coach Douglas Ferguson recently published a book called Beyond the Prototype that aims to help teams and organizations (and individuals!) go from generating awesome ideas to implementing them. Over the course of our conversation we cover:
    
    the power of systems thinking
    seeing variables in the design ecosystem
    facilitation as model through systems thinking
    The connections between organizations and society.
    HR departments using design thinking to point the lens inward
    Caution that when we compress ideas there is opportunity to meaning to be lost
    Why facilitation is such a crucial role
    
    for example, realizing if you’re using one word to mean two things, or two words to mean the same thing - skilled facilitating brings these discrepancies and differences in meaning into focus for teams to help them overcome roadblocks in understanding
    
    
    Why so many start up founders get stuck on the idea of scale rather versus pursuing a smaller, but passion-driven idea
    How design facilitation sessions are about harnessing the power of the child’s mind - playful energy
    and debriefing as a crucial stage in any process: can you answer the question of why did we did this?
    
    Links and Resources mentioned in today's episode
    voltagecontrol.com
    beyondtheprototype.com
    startwithin.com
    Beyond the Prototype book
    Jake Knapp - Sprint: How to Solve Big Problems and Test New Ideas in Just Five Days
    Greg Satell - Cascades: How to Create a Movement that Drives Transformational Change
    David Epstein - Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>29c173c0-e8f1-45ca-b4fd-a0babf574b8fWed, 06 May 2020 17:33:07 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCToday we talk with Voltage Control president Douglas Ferguson and we're taking you beyond the prototype. If you ever run a design sprint, or even if you simply sat down at your desk to think through a really cool idea for a product or a new podcast or..."You gotta slow down to go fast" - Douglas Ferguson
    Voltage Control president, design thinking facilitator and innovation coach Douglas Ferguson recently published a book called Beyond the Prototype that aims to help teams and organizations (and individuals!) go from generating awesome ideas to implementing them. Over the course of our conversation we cover:
    
    the power of systems thinking
    seeing variables in the design ecosystem
    facilitation as model through systems thinking
    The connections between organizations and society.
    HR departments using design thinking to point the lens inward
    Caution that when we compress ideas there is opportunity to meaning to be lost
    Why facilitation is such a crucial role
    
    for example, realizing if you’re using one word to mean two things, or two words to mean the same thing - skilled facilitating brings these discrepancies and differences in meaning into focus for teams to help them overcome roadblocks in understanding
    
    
    Why so many start up founders get stuck on the idea of scale rather versus pursuing a smaller, but passion-driven idea
    How design facilitation sessions are about harnessing the power of the child’s mind - playful energy
    and debriefing as a crucial stage in any process: can you answer the question of why did we did this?
    
    Links and Resources mentioned in today's episode
    voltagecontrol.com
    beyondtheprototype.com
    startwithin.com
    Beyond the Prototype book
    Jake Knapp - Sprint: How to Solve Big Problems and Test New Ideas in Just Five Days
    Greg Satell - Cascades: How to Create a Movement that Drives Transformational Change
    David Epstein - Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>4289false7fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-do-you-make-a-2-4-billion-dollar-observatory-disappear--46958430Starstruck Episode 001
    Check out our Prelude episode on the background of the Thirty Meter Telescope, Will We Find God with this Machine?
    
    Produced by Adam Gamwell + Missing Link Studios + Mindshare
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>b73625be-11ef-4dea-881d-33bda3aed1daSun, 29 Mar 2020 20:36:22 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCThe Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) is a next-generation observatory currently under development that has created a watershed moment for the scientific community and Hawaiian society. This is because of its planned location on Mauna Kea… the most sacred...Starstruck Episode 001
    Check out our Prelude episode on the background of the Thirty Meter Telescope, Will We Find God with this Machine?
    
    Produced by Adam Gamwell + Missing Link Studios + Mindshare
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>2997false7fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-virus-without-borders-the-design-of-public-health-inequality-and-hope--46958516Shelley White is an Assistant Professor of Public Health and Sociology, and Program Director of the Master of Public Health.
    Meenakshi Verma-Agrawal is the Assistant Program Director and Associate Professor of Practice at MPH@Simmons.
    What  a difference a week makes. Or does it? With the expanding pandemic of COVID-19 disrupting more lives, many here in the United States might  feel caught off guard, or that things have changed to rapidly. Now  health care is a constant concern.
    What Shelley White and  Meenakshi Verma-Agrawal help us put in perspective is that even though  we can all get sick, public health and care has always been political,  and who has access to care, and even what diagnoses one gets, have been  deeply tied to class, race, ethnicity and other socioeconomic  classifications. Public health, in fact, is designed. Moments of  pandemic, where a virus crosses borders and bodies with no care for the  social structures we’ve erected, brings to light the radically unequal  way our public health systems are designed. For middle class families  who find themselves for the first time concerned about the lack of  available health care or beds at a hospital, must now contend with the  fact that this is a common reality for many poorer communities and  communities of color.
    But moments of crisis like this are also  moments of hope. As Dr. White notes in the conversation, we have to  remember that there are more people who seek equity and change than  those who benefit from the status quo. What's radical is to acknowledge  the racial, social, and economic injustices that frame our public health  system and to then set about to change those inequities for a more just  world.
    
    covid-19
    public health
    healthcare design
    experience design
    health inequalities
    
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>072f2a8c-30ac-4673-8456-147ce9e9a6c2Sat, 21 Mar 2020 21:56:38 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCProduced in collaboration with Experience by Design.  We are witnessing a moment in our lifetimes that we will hopefully never see again. The world is gripped in a pandemic of a scale unseen for a  century. Beyond the human toll, we are seeing how...Shelley White is an Assistant Professor of Public Health and Sociology, and Program Director of the Master of Public Health.
    Meenakshi Verma-Agrawal is the Assistant Program Director and Associate Professor of Practice at MPH@Simmons.
    What  a difference a week makes. Or does it? With the expanding pandemic of COVID-19 disrupting more lives, many here in the United States might  feel caught off guard, or that things have changed to rapidly. Now  health care is a constant concern.
    What Shelley White and  Meenakshi Verma-Agrawal help us put in perspective is that even though  we can all get sick, public health and care has always been political,  and who has access to care, and even what diagnoses one gets, have been  deeply tied to class, race, ethnicity and other socioeconomic  classifications. Public health, in fact, is designed. Moments of  pandemic, where a virus crosses borders and bodies with no care for the  social structures we’ve erected, brings to light the radically unequal  way our public health systems are designed. For middle class families  who find themselves for the first time concerned about the lack of  available health care or beds at a hospital, must now contend with the  fact that this is a common reality for many poorer communities and  communities of color.
    But moments of crisis like this are also  moments of hope. As Dr. White notes in the conversation, we have to  remember that there are more people who seek equity and change than  those who benefit from the status quo. What's radical is to acknowledge  the racial, social, and economic injustices that frame our public health  system and to then set about to change those inequities for a more just  world.
    
    covid-19
    public health
    healthcare design
    experience design
    health inequalities
    
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>4659falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-fourth-age-smart-robots-conscious-computers-and-the-future-of-humanity-w-byron-reese--46958513
    Website: https://byronreese.com/
    Twitter: @byronreese
    Facebook: @byronreese
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/byronreese
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>5fb5d23e-e399-4f29-8681-b0cab59ccdf0Fri, 13 Mar 2020 21:53:20 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCGigaom CEO, publisher and author of "The Fourth Age: Smart Robots, Conscious Computers, and the Future of Humanity" stops by virtually to chat with Adam and guest host Astrid Countee to help us make sense of just what Artificial Intelligence is, what...
    Website: https://byronreese.com/
    Twitter: @byronreese
    Facebook: @byronreese
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/byronreese
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>3907falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/will-we-find-god-with-this-machine-introducing-starstruck--46958454TMT reveals the value of systems thinking — or thinking like a social scientist — for understanding the human experience more fully. Over the course of 2020 Mindshare will be collaborating with anthropologist Adam Gamwell, of This Anthro Life, alongside thought leaders from various disciplines to provide another level of insight as this story unfolds. Everything Dr. Mindshare posts can be used freely under a Creative Commons-ShareAlike license, including the audio version of this paper below. Feel free to register/log in to Mindshare if you would like to follow this project and join this conversation about TMT.
    Link: Original Article/Transcript: https://www.mindshare.app/home/provocations-public/starstruck-how-science-sparked-an-uprising
    Twitter: www.twitter.com/drmindshare
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>93ca46e6-c4d2-43d6-b854-18f00d0aeda0Thu, 13 Feb 2020 13:54:04 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCThe Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) is a next-generation observatory currently under development that has created a watershed moment for the scientific community and Hawaiian society. This is because of its planned location on Mauna Kea… the most sacred...TMT reveals the value of systems thinking — or thinking like a social scientist — for understanding the human experience more fully. Over the course of 2020 Mindshare will be collaborating with anthropologist Adam Gamwell, of This Anthro Life, alongside thought leaders from various disciplines to provide another level of insight as this story unfolds. Everything Dr. Mindshare posts can be used freely under a Creative Commons-ShareAlike license, including the audio version of this paper below. Feel free to register/log in to Mindshare if you would like to follow this project and join this conversation about TMT.
    Link: Original Article/Transcript: https://www.mindshare.app/home/provocations-public/starstruck-how-science-sparked-an-uprising
    Twitter: www.twitter.com/drmindshare
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>2082falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/brands-and-the-business-of-relationships-with-bill-fleming--46958451On this episode we talk about what brands are, how the cultural work of branding has changed in recent decades with the advent of new and easier to use technologies, and how we can think about brands as conversations - not just between businesses and customers but also between businesses.
    Transcript of this episode
    Billfleming.com
    Bill on Twitter
    Ideas and Articles we reference
    https://www.commarts.com/columns/the-sensitive-anthropology-of-branding
    https://raleighgreeninc.com/blog/2011/07/31/an-anthropologists-approach-to-branding/
    https://lippincott.com/insight/b2b-brands-in-the-human-era/
    This episode is brought to you in part by Experience By Design, a new sister podcast Adam makes with sociologist of work Dr. Gary David. ExD explores all things at the intersections of experience and work, from employee experience at Amazon to escapee experience with Escape the Room adventures to making people love Jet Blue despite hating airports. It's a fascinating world, come explore it with us. 
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>50e574be-637e-43ab-a27e-d334a931301aMon, 13 Jan 2020 10:00:00 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCBill Fleming stops by to chat with Adam about branding, marketing and design. Bill is a Boston-based Independent Brand & Marketing Strategist, and Business Consultant for Designers. On this episode we talk about what brands are, how the cultural work...On this episode we talk about what brands are, how the cultural work of branding has changed in recent decades with the advent of new and easier to use technologies, and how we can think about brands as conversations - not just between businesses and customers but also between businesses.
    Transcript of this episode
    Billfleming.com
    Bill on Twitter
    Ideas and Articles we reference
    https://www.commarts.com/columns/the-sensitive-anthropology-of-branding
    https://raleighgreeninc.com/blog/2011/07/31/an-anthropologists-approach-to-branding/
    https://lippincott.com/insight/b2b-brands-in-the-human-era/
    This episode is brought to you in part by Experience By Design, a new sister podcast Adam makes with sociologist of work Dr. Gary David. ExD explores all things at the intersections of experience and work, from employee experience at Amazon to escapee experience with Escape the Room adventures to making people love Jet Blue despite hating airports. It's a fascinating world, come explore it with us. 
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>2455falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/happiness-and-the-good-life-according-to-the-aztecs-w-dr-ryan-collins--46958446
    Purcell - The Aztecs on Happiness
    Carrasco - Daily Life of the Aztecs
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>45a187bd-eda2-4d1d-8eb3-25cc56dfadadWed, 01 Jan 2020 01:09:01 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCA happy New Years! Enjoy this mini-episode with Adam and Dr. Ryan Collins exploring happiness and the good life according the Aztecs. New Years is a great time to reflect on where we've been, where we're going, and what's it all for. We find some...
    Purcell - The Aztecs on Happiness
    Carrasco - Daily Life of the Aztecs
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>1071falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/robots-science-fiction-and-the-anthropological-imagination-a-guest-podcast-tal-s-adam-gamwell-on-trending-in-education--46958417For this week’s extra, Mike is joined by Design  Anthropologist and Podcaster, Dr Adam Gamwell, to explore how robots,  science fiction, and anthropology are interrelated. In a free flowing  and imaginative conversation, we explore how the narratives and secular  myths of pop culture and our collective consciousness provide insights  into how we understand what it means to be human, how we engage with the  Other, and how we grapple to understand how new technologies are  driving profound changes to the world around us.
    Listen in for an illuminating conversation. We hope you enjoy!
    Catch more great episodes of Trending in Education over on Stitcher
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>b9180500-2bc7-7675-e876-511c78de1397Mon, 16 Dec 2019 23:06:27 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCSpecial guest podcast! - Adam Gamwell guests on Trending in Education with Mike Palmer.   For this week’s extra, Mike is joined by Design  Anthropologist and Podcaster, Dr Adam Gamwell, to explore how robots,  science fiction, and anthropology are...For this week’s extra, Mike is joined by Design  Anthropologist and Podcaster, Dr Adam Gamwell, to explore how robots,  science fiction, and anthropology are interrelated. In a free flowing  and imaginative conversation, we explore how the narratives and secular  myths of pop culture and our collective consciousness provide insights  into how we understand what it means to be human, how we engage with the  Other, and how we grapple to understand how new technologies are  driving profound changes to the world around us.
    Listen in for an illuminating conversation. We hope you enjoy!
    Catch more great episodes of Trending in Education over on Stitcher
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>2626falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-more-security-never-feels-like-enough-by-astrid-countee-storyslamming-anthropology-series-3--46958438Storyslamming Anthropology Series, Story 3. Written and Performed by Astrid Countee
    In recent years, the terms Public and Anthropology have been paired with more frequency. Yet, what this seemingly suspect partnership is, how it could function, and what goals it could have are still in relative formation. Today, public anthropology might mean several different things ranging from jargony lectures that are “open to the public”, digital media (like blogs, videos, or podcasts) that are generally accessible online, or presentations given to an informant public on work produced by a researcher. Large voids remain. We ask, then, why not turn to already publicly oriented writing for inspiration? What if “Guns, Germs and Steel” (Diamond 1999), “Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind”, (Harai 2015) or “Freakonomics” (Levitt and Dubner 2009) were written by anthropologists?
    What if we told you that once upon a time, they were? When Margaret Mead wrote “Coming of Age in Samoa” in 1928, anthropologists and non-anthropologists alike flocked to her work because of its accessibility - and felt topical relevance. Could such an achievement be attainable today?
    While some scholars might reject an approach based on “popular” writing, we argue that the enormous success of the above books (as well as the podcasts, YouTube videos and Netflix series based on them) demonstrates a general interest in theories of humankind, what it means to be human in the contemporary world, and throughout history. We ask why have anthropologists not followed suit? Despite the massive amount of scholarship published each year by anthropologists, none seem to crack that elusive space between rigorous research and “pop-science.” While there are trade offs between academic complexity and writing for a lay audience, the theme of the 2017 American Anthropological Association conference, "Anthropology Matters!" speaks to our need to talk across (and storytell) different worlds. Our goal with this experimental panel was to invoke the public spirit of Franz Boas, Margaret Mead, Melville Herskovits and others to speak to 21st century concerns from a comparative perspective in clear language. We picked papers that revealed juxtapositions, seemingly counter- or non- intuitive links between subjects, objects, ideas, emotions, practices, or traditions that we felt can intrigue, educate, and delight participants. The goal of this series of to expand our genres of sharing ethnographic and anthropological insight. We hope you enjoy!
    Story 1: #MeToo: Stories in the Age of Survivorship by Emma Backe
    Story 2: Fear and Loathing in Truth or Consequences by Taylor Genovese
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>59c27c91-06ce-bdbd-c41b-b7ff2052e4a5Mon, 18 Nov 2019 18:48:43 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCWhy More Security Never Feels like Enough Storyslamming Anthropology Series, Story 3. Written and Performed by Astrid Countee In recent years, the terms Public and Anthropology have been paired with more frequency. Yet, what this seemingly suspect...Storyslamming Anthropology Series, Story 3. Written and Performed by Astrid Countee
    In recent years, the terms Public and Anthropology have been paired with more frequency. Yet, what this seemingly suspect partnership is, how it could function, and what goals it could have are still in relative formation. Today, public anthropology might mean several different things ranging from jargony lectures that are “open to the public”, digital media (like blogs, videos, or podcasts) that are generally accessible online, or presentations given to an informant public on work produced by a researcher. Large voids remain. We ask, then, why not turn to already publicly oriented writing for inspiration? What if “Guns, Germs and Steel” (Diamond 1999), “Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind”, (Harai 2015) or “Freakonomics” (Levitt and Dubner 2009) were written by anthropologists?
    What if we told you that once upon a time, they were? When Margaret Mead wrote “Coming of Age in Samoa” in 1928, anthropologists and non-anthropologists alike flocked to her work because of its accessibility - and felt topical relevance. Could such an achievement be attainable today?
    While some scholars might reject an approach based on “popular” writing, we argue that the enormous success of the above books (as well as the podcasts, YouTube videos and Netflix series based on them) demonstrates a general interest in theories of humankind, what it means to be human in the contemporary world, and throughout history. We ask why have anthropologists not followed suit? Despite the massive amount of scholarship published each year by anthropologists, none seem to crack that elusive space between rigorous research and “pop-science.” While there are trade offs between academic complexity and writing for a lay audience, the theme of the 2017 American Anthropological Association conference, "Anthropology Matters!" speaks to our need to talk across (and storytell) different worlds. Our goal with this experimental panel was to invoke the public spirit of Franz Boas, Margaret Mead, Melville Herskovits and others to speak to 21st century concerns from a comparative perspective in clear language. We picked papers that revealed juxtapositions, seemingly counter- or non- intuitive links between subjects, objects, ideas, emotions, practices, or traditions that we felt can intrigue, educate, and delight participants. The goal of this series of to expand our genres of sharing ethnographic and anthropological insight. We hope you enjoy!
    Story 1: #MeToo: Stories in the Age of Survivorship by Emma Backe
    Story 2: Fear and Loathing in Truth or Consequences by Taylor Genovese
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>927falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/100-years-of-beauty-and-the-beast-of-youtube-with-chris-chan--46958425We cover 
    
    the development of the 100 YOB series, 
    vernacular media - the kind of content that people become inspired by, and then in turn, make their own versions of. 
    we dig into Chanthropology, Chris' behind the scenes ethnographic videos on why the producers and makeup artists make the aesthetic choices that they do. 
    how to think about beauty and aesthetics as political, not merely as passive consumerism.
    and yes, at some point in the episode, Chris mentions the Human Centipede. But for the reasons you'd think. It's amazing. (his comment, not the film)
    
    
    This Anthro Life is produced and (lightly) edited by Adam Gamwell. I'm a small team of 1, so if you get something out of this show please consider supporting TAL on Patreon and helping make it happen. Even $5 a month makes a huge difference and me and our thousands of listeners are so grateful :). 
    If you've read this far I'll be looking for production help soon! Transcription correction, content editing, social media and marketing - so if you've got some experience or want to learn the trade and want to help out, drop me a line at thisanthrolife@gmail.com. 
    Chris is Director of Content at Cut.com
    100 Years of Beauty and the Beast of YouTube with Chris Chan
    Episode 129
    
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>118a330a-6416-2c89-21b3-241370024de0Wed, 23 Oct 2019 09:00:00 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCin this episode, Adam and guest host Leslie Walker talk with visual anthropologist and film producer Chris Chan, producer of the 100 Years of Beauty series on YouTube. If you haven't seen this series (or some of the spinoffs from companies like Vogue...We cover 
    
    the development of the 100 YOB series, 
    vernacular media - the kind of content that people become inspired by, and then in turn, make their own versions of. 
    we dig into Chanthropology, Chris' behind the scenes ethnographic videos on why the producers and makeup artists make the aesthetic choices that they do. 
    how to think about beauty and aesthetics as political, not merely as passive consumerism.
    and yes, at some point in the episode, Chris mentions the Human Centipede. But for the reasons you'd think. It's amazing. (his comment, not the film)
    
    
    This Anthro Life is produced and (lightly) edited by Adam Gamwell. I'm a small team of 1, so if you get something out of this show please consider supporting TAL on Patreon and helping make it happen. Even $5 a month makes a huge difference and me and our thousands of listeners are so grateful :). 
    If you've read this far I'll be looking for production help soon! Transcription correction, content editing, social media and marketing - so if you've got some experience or want to learn the trade and want to help out, drop me a line at thisanthrolife@gmail.com. 
    Chris is Director of Content at Cut.com
    100 Years of Beauty and the Beast of YouTube with Chris Chan
    Episode 129
    
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>3453falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/design-research-is-anthropology-applied-with-amy-santee--46958453This is one of these conversations that's a few years in the making. Adam has been following Amy's work for a while now both on her blog anthropologizing.com where she writes about anthropology in industry, design and business, on LinkedIn and other social media sites as well as at conferences sharing the good work of doing anthropology in industry. Adam and Amy discuss what Design Research is and how it works, how it aligns and differs from traditional anthropology and ethnography, and how tactics and methods can be applied both in industry or academia. 
    Amy Santee is a design research and strategy consultant who helps teams build products, services and brands through an understanding of people, context and experience. Trained as an anthropologist, Amy uses a human-centered lens to make sense of complex problem spaces and create value for others. She has worked primarily in digital product design, innovation and strategy, in areas such as ecommerce, entertainment, retail, home improvement, health care, enterprise software, and consumer tech. Amy is active in the applied anthropology community and blogs about design, business, organizational culture and careers at anthropologizing.com. She also provides career advising services and presentations to groups on these topics. You can learn more about her on LinkedIn or visit her website, amysantee.com.
    Transcript of the episode here
    As always, your reviews and support mean the world to us and help the show continue. Please help sponsor the show with a monthly or onetime donation on Anchor or Patreon.
    Episode 128
    
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>deaf506a-cdbd-5924-34ee-07f05985d29eFri, 27 Sep 2019 10:00:00 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCAt long last we are back! In this episode host Adam Gamwell talks with Design Researcher and Strategist Amy Santee.  This is one of these conversations that's a few years in the making. Adam has been following Amy's work for a while now both on her...This is one of these conversations that's a few years in the making. Adam has been following Amy's work for a while now both on her blog anthropologizing.com where she writes about anthropology in industry, design and business, on LinkedIn and other social media sites as well as at conferences sharing the good work of doing anthropology in industry. Adam and Amy discuss what Design Research is and how it works, how it aligns and differs from traditional anthropology and ethnography, and how tactics and methods can be applied both in industry or academia. 
    Amy Santee is a design research and strategy consultant who helps teams build products, services and brands through an understanding of people, context and experience. Trained as an anthropologist, Amy uses a human-centered lens to make sense of complex problem spaces and create value for others. She has worked primarily in digital product design, innovation and strategy, in areas such as ecommerce, entertainment, retail, home improvement, health care, enterprise software, and consumer tech. Amy is active in the applied anthropology community and blogs about design, business, organizational culture and careers at anthropologizing.com. She also provides career advising services and presentations to groups on these topics. You can learn more about her on LinkedIn or visit her website, amysantee.com.
    Transcript of the episode here
    As always, your reviews and support mean the world to us and help the show continue. Please help sponsor the show with a monthly or onetime donation on Anchor or Patreon.
    Episode 128
    
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>4127falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/backpacks-and-toe-tags-life-and-death-on-the-us-mexico-border-w-jason-de-leon--46958461Full Transcript of the episode here
    Checkout some of Jason's projects
    http://www.hostileterrain94.com/
    http://undocumentedmigrationproject.com/
    MacArthur Fellow Video
    Episode 127
    
    
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>ac10f95a-b758-2385-39e6-536e6d56faa8Wed, 28 Aug 2019 09:00:00 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCIn this special interview, TAL's Ryan Collins talks with scholar, activist and artist Jason de Leon about the ongoing humanitarian crisis at the US-Mexico border. In addition to these roles, de Leon is a MacArthur Fellow and National Geographic...Full Transcript of the episode here
    Checkout some of Jason's projects
    http://www.hostileterrain94.com/
    http://undocumentedmigrationproject.com/
    MacArthur Fellow Video
    Episode 127
    
    
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>2296falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/where-qualitative-meets-quantitative-data-w-delve-co-founders-laiyee-ho-and-alex-limpaecher--46958442Transcript for the episode: https://www.thisanthrolife.com/delve/
    From the Delve Site:
    Delve is an online tool that helps you code and analyze transcripts from in-depth interviews or focus groups. 
    Make your research process structured and transparent by creating a coding structure that evolves into your final insights.
    Delve is more streamlined than coding with spreadsheets and documents, and more intuitive than traditional CAQDAS software.
    Delve tool: https://delvetool.com/
    Episode 126
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>38480ad9-9dfc-29ef-9226-a9a6476be86aWed, 14 Aug 2019 10:00:00 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCIn this episode Adam Gamwell talks with Alex Limpaecher and LaiYee Ho, co-Founders of Delve. While Delve is a qualitative research suite, to help code transcripts, find insight, and pull actionable insights from data, the conversation takes focus on...Transcript for the episode: https://www.thisanthrolife.com/delve/
    From the Delve Site:
    Delve is an online tool that helps you code and analyze transcripts from in-depth interviews or focus groups. 
    Make your research process structured and transparent by creating a coding structure that evolves into your final insights.
    Delve is more streamlined than coding with spreadsheets and documents, and more intuitive than traditional CAQDAS software.
    Delve tool: https://delvetool.com/
    Episode 126
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>2016falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/guest-podcast-anthrodish-49-exploring-quinoa-production-through-design-anthropology-with-dr-adam-gamwell--46958482Sign up for our NEW Weekly Newsletter here,
    Check out Sarah's podcast Anthro Dish and the episode page from our conversation on Quinoa Production and Design Anthropology
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>5c75596d-4144-16fe-0306-f832848a517fMon, 22 Jul 2019 09:00:00 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCFor this episode, we're doing something a little different. I'll be your guest. I got interviewed by the wonderful Sarah Dunigan on her podcast Anthro Dish, a weekly podcast about food identity and culture about design anthropology and some of the...Sign up for our NEW Weekly Newsletter here,
    Check out Sarah's podcast Anthro Dish and the episode page from our conversation on Quinoa Production and Design Anthropology
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>3676falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-surprising-connections-between-climate-finance-sacrifice-and-the-spirit-of-capitalism--46958480We analyze some snippets of interviews with climate finance practitioners and reflect on why notions of sacrifice appear so prominent in how they approach finance. It is unexpected, provocative, and humanizing. 
    Max Weber Spirit of Capitalism and the Protestant Ethic
    Definition of Finance from Mirriam Webster Dictionary
    For more on Sacrifice: 
    Marcel Mauss and Hubert Spencer On Sacrifice
    This Anthro Life: Making Sense of Finance: Boundaries, Institutions, and power and Caitlin Zaloom
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>7f3da25f-8285-19d8-023b-32a594b41f1eTue, 09 Jul 2019 13:10:06 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCIn this episode, Adam and Aneil reflect on Aneil’s fieldwork in climate finance. Climate finance is an area of finance focused on mobilizing investment for climate change solutions, namely infrastructure that is sustainable. Aneil’s research is...We analyze some snippets of interviews with climate finance practitioners and reflect on why notions of sacrifice appear so prominent in how they approach finance. It is unexpected, provocative, and humanizing. 
    Max Weber Spirit of Capitalism and the Protestant Ethic
    Definition of Finance from Mirriam Webster Dictionary
    For more on Sacrifice: 
    Marcel Mauss and Hubert Spencer On Sacrifice
    This Anthro Life: Making Sense of Finance: Boundaries, Institutions, and power and Caitlin Zaloom
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>2785falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fear-and-loathing-in-truth-or-consequences-performed-by-taylor-genovese-storyslamming-anthropology-series-2--46958507In recent years, the terms Public and Anthropology have been paired with more frequency. Yet, what this seemingly suspect partnership is, how it could function, and what goals it could have are still in relative formation. Today, public anthropology might mean several different things ranging from jargony lectures that are “open to the public”, digital media (like blogs, videos, or podcasts) that are generally accessible online, or presentations given to an informant public on work produced by a researcher. Large voids remain. We ask, then, why not turn to already publicly oriented writing for inspiration? What if “Guns, Germs and Steel” (Diamond 1999), “Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind”, (Harai 2015) or “Freakonomics” (Levitt and Dubner 2009) were written by anthropologists? 
    What if we told you that once upon a time, they were? When Margaret Mead wrote “Coming of Age in Samoa” in 1928, anthropologists and non-anthropologists alike flocked to her work because of its accessibility - and felt topical relevance. Could such an achievement be attainable today? 
    While some scholars might reject an approach based on “popular” writing, we argue that the enormous success of the above books (as well as the podcasts, YouTube videos and Netflix series based on them) demonstrates a general interest in theories of humankind, what it means to be human in the contemporary world, and throughout history. We ask why have anthropologists not followed suit? Despite the massive amount of scholarship published each year by anthropologists, none seem to crack that elusive space between rigorous research and “pop-science.” While there are trade offs between academic complexity and writing for a lay audience, the theme of the 2017 American Anthropological Association conference, "Anthropology Matters!" speaks to our need to talk across (and storytell) different worlds. Our goal with this experimental panel was to invoke the public spirit of Franz Boas, Margaret Mead, Melville Herskovits and others to speak to 21st century concerns from a comparative perspective in clear language. We picked papers that revealed juxtapositions, seemingly counter- or non- intuitive links between subjects, objects, ideas, emotions, practices, or traditions that we felt can intrigue, educate, and delight participants. The goal of this series of to expand our genres of sharing ethnographic and anthropological insight. We hope you enjoy! 
    Story 1: #MeToo: Stories in the Age of Survivorship by Emma Backe
    
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>a87d17c3-1ffd-4079-76b5-50aaca095263Mon, 24 Jun 2019 22:21:07 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCStoryslamming Anthropology Series, Story 2. Written and Performed by Taylor Genovese In recent years, the terms Public and Anthropology have been paired with more frequency. Yet, what this seemingly suspect partnership is, how it could function, and...In recent years, the terms Public and Anthropology have been paired with more frequency. Yet, what this seemingly suspect partnership is, how it could function, and what goals it could have are still in relative formation. Today, public anthropology might mean several different things ranging from jargony lectures that are “open to the public”, digital media (like blogs, videos, or podcasts) that are generally accessible online, or presentations given to an informant public on work produced by a researcher. Large voids remain. We ask, then, why not turn to already publicly oriented writing for inspiration? What if “Guns, Germs and Steel” (Diamond 1999), “Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind”, (Harai 2015) or “Freakonomics” (Levitt and Dubner 2009) were written by anthropologists? 
    What if we told you that once upon a time, they were? When Margaret Mead wrote “Coming of Age in Samoa” in 1928, anthropologists and non-anthropologists alike flocked to her work because of its accessibility - and felt topical relevance. Could such an achievement be attainable today? 
    While some scholars might reject an approach based on “popular” writing, we argue that the enormous success of the above books (as well as the podcasts, YouTube videos and Netflix series based on them) demonstrates a general interest in theories of humankind, what it means to be human in the contemporary world, and throughout history. We ask why have anthropologists not followed suit? Despite the massive amount of scholarship published each year by anthropologists, none seem to crack that elusive space between rigorous research and “pop-science.” While there are trade offs between academic complexity and writing for a lay audience, the theme of the 2017 American Anthropological Association conference, "Anthropology Matters!" speaks to our need to talk across (and storytell) different worlds. Our goal with this experimental panel was to invoke the public spirit of Franz Boas, Margaret Mead, Melville Herskovits and others to speak to 21st century concerns from a comparative perspective in clear language. We picked papers that revealed juxtapositions, seemingly counter- or non- intuitive links between subjects, objects, ideas, emotions, practices, or traditions that we felt can intrigue, educate, and delight participants. The goal of this series of to expand our genres of sharing ethnographic and anthropological insight. We hope you enjoy! 
    Story 1: #MeToo: Stories in the Age of Survivorship by Emma Backe
    
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>969falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/epic-2019-agency-in-the-digital-age-with-julia-haines-and-lisa-dicarlo--46958472Today host Adam Gamwell and guest host Matt Artz virtually sit down with the EPIC conference chairs Julia Haines and Lisa Di Carlo.
    Julia conducts research at the intersection of technology, innovation, and human practices. She is a Senior User Experience Researcher at Google where she leads UX research for a team of over 400 designers and engineers, bringing an inclusive, human-centered perspective to the project. She is a co-founder of the Responsible AI License (RAIL) initiative and an inaugural member of the ACM’s Future of Computing Academy. 
    Lisa is an anthropologist and lecturer in the Sociology Department at Brown University. She teaches courses on design anthropology, applied qualitative research methods and research ethics. The common threads throughout her research are migration and displacement, .from labor migration, to religious conversion as migration and displacement, to social innovation through the migration of ideas. When not preparing a massive conference, she conducts ethnographic research primarily in the Mediterranean area, most frequently in Turkey and Turkish diaspora communities. 
    We have a wide ranging conversation that covers questions such as 
    
    what agency looks like in industry and classrooms, 
    what responsibilities corporations have to the agency of users, 
    how we can make computing more equitable, 
    the pace of research in academia and industry, 
    how students and other professionals looking to move into industry ethnography and research can get a leg up. 
    
    
    As always, we want to hear from you! Drop us a voice message on Anchor or a message on Twitter @thisanthrolife or email at thisanthrolife@gmail.com. If you get some value out of listening to the show, please consider supporting us at Patreon.com/thisanthrolife or on Anchor.fm with a dollar or a few bucks a month, whatever you can afford. Your support makes this show possible. Thank you!
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>d4345bf1-aa16-f5c4-7a53-3c39a9048b6dTue, 21 May 2019 10:00:00 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCWelcome to This Anthro Life x EPIC 2019. This is the first episode in our 2019 collaboration with the Ethnographic Praxis in Industry Community or EPIC. EPIC is a professional organization that brings together ethnographers and social science...Today host Adam Gamwell and guest host Matt Artz virtually sit down with the EPIC conference chairs Julia Haines and Lisa Di Carlo.
    Julia conducts research at the intersection of technology, innovation, and human practices. She is a Senior User Experience Researcher at Google where she leads UX research for a team of over 400 designers and engineers, bringing an inclusive, human-centered perspective to the project. She is a co-founder of the Responsible AI License (RAIL) initiative and an inaugural member of the ACM’s Future of Computing Academy. 
    Lisa is an anthropologist and lecturer in the Sociology Department at Brown University. She teaches courses on design anthropology, applied qualitative research methods and research ethics. The common threads throughout her research are migration and displacement, .from labor migration, to religious conversion as migration and displacement, to social innovation through the migration of ideas. When not preparing a massive conference, she conducts ethnographic research primarily in the Mediterranean area, most frequently in Turkey and Turkish diaspora communities. 
    We have a wide ranging conversation that covers questions such as 
    
    what agency looks like in industry and classrooms, 
    what responsibilities corporations have to the agency of users, 
    how we can make computing more equitable, 
    the pace of research in academia and industry, 
    how students and other professionals looking to move into industry ethnography and research can get a leg up. 
    
    
    As always, we want to hear from you! Drop us a voice message on Anchor or a message on Twitter @thisanthrolife or email at thisanthrolife@gmail.com. If you get some value out of listening to the show, please consider supporting us at Patreon.com/thisanthrolife or on Anchor.fm with a dollar or a few bucks a month, whatever you can afford. Your support makes this show possible. Thank you!
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>3073falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-think-like-an-ethnographer-with-jay-hasbrouck--46958477
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>295673ac-fd4c-b5d1-6dac-a8df7821d947Tue, 14 May 2019 17:00:00 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCAdam sits down (in a cafe, so this is live, people) with Jay Hasbrouck, Founder and Principal of Filament Insight and Innovation and author of Ethnographic Thinking: From Method to Mindset, a how-to guide for anyone looking to better understand and...
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>2030falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-t-yuck-my-yum-w-julie-lesnik-edible-insects-pt-3--46958418Check out discussion questions here: https://www.thisanthrolife.com/insects/
    More about Julie:
    https://www.entomoanthro.org/about-julie.html
    https://www.octopusandape.com/
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>8f4e0bb8-4d9a-a981-26ec-ca57a9a9cff0Mon, 06 May 2019 14:43:37 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCAdam and Andrea continue the conversation with Julie Lesnik, author of Edible Insects and Human Evolution, but this time they’re going prehistoric. Oh, and they’re talking about gorillas and chimpanzees too. Learn how to fish for termites, why we wish...Check out discussion questions here: https://www.thisanthrolife.com/insects/
    More about Julie:
    https://www.entomoanthro.org/about-julie.html
    https://www.octopusandape.com/
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>2905falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-bugless-life-w-julie-lesnik-edible-insects-pt-2--46958404We know many of you are educators, and some are already using TAL in the classroom. Great! To help support the educational impact of TAL, we are including some discussion questions from each episode. Please feel free to use these (in whole or part) for classroom discussion prompts, essay questions, or larger research inspirations. We think we cover a lot of quality anthropological knowledge on TAL, and we hope you think so too! 
    TAL and their contributors are dedicated to the value of audio scholarship. Let us know how you end up using these questions in the comments below. We’d like to know how you want us to make more educational materials in the future. Check out the discussion questions here: http://www.thisanthrolife.com/insects
    
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>2a899e04-85cf-5fd0-dd8d-92f0d21fa89bSun, 28 Apr 2019 17:47:25 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCThink you could eat a cricket? What about a spider? In this episode of TAL Adam Gamwell and guest host Andrea Eller are chatting with Julie Lesnik about her new book, Edible Insects and Human Evolution. Listen in as they discuss why Americans tend to...We know many of you are educators, and some are already using TAL in the classroom. Great! To help support the educational impact of TAL, we are including some discussion questions from each episode. Please feel free to use these (in whole or part) for classroom discussion prompts, essay questions, or larger research inspirations. We think we cover a lot of quality anthropological knowledge on TAL, and we hope you think so too! 
    TAL and their contributors are dedicated to the value of audio scholarship. Let us know how you end up using these questions in the comments below. We’d like to know how you want us to make more educational materials in the future. Check out the discussion questions here: http://www.thisanthrolife.com/insects
    
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>2761falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-don-t-you-eat-bugs--4695846972009880-3390-3be1-7317-8656649351d6Thu, 28 Mar 2019 14:59:03 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCEdible Insects part 1. Will crickets ever catch on as an alternative source of protein in the United States? How about cockroach “milk”? Why do people in so many parts of the world NOT eat insects? Where does that disgust for or against eating certain...1803bugs,culture,disgust,eat,environment,food,future,hunger,insects,protein,source,sustainabilityfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-social-life-of-robots-pt-2-sex-and-temperament-in-three-cyborg-societies--46958447
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>2a988023-72c9-f3ad-f1bc-c442468f50a9Thu, 28 Feb 2019 13:16:15 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCPart 2 of The Social Life of Robots, with Emma Backe. In this episode hosts Adam Gamwell, Ryan Collins and Emma Backe tackle sex and gender norms underlying digital voice assistants like Siri, Cortana and Alexa, the history and gendering of science...
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>1938falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/heritage-survival-across-borders-identity-language-and-migration--46958522In this fifth and final episode, Adam Gamwell, Leslie Walker, and Ryan Collins focus on cultural survival, a complex subject framed by migration, misconceptions over language and identity, as well as by resilience of the human spirit across borders. With a subject like cultural survival, the question comes to mind, what factors threaten shared heritage, tradition, and disband communities? Here we are joined by Alejandro Santiago González (Ixil), and Mercedes M. Say Chaclan (K’iche) representatives of Washington, DC-based Mayan League, an organization working to sustain Maya culture, communities, and lands. Alejandro and Mercedes share their experiences and give insight into the ongoing struggles Maya peoples face today, including issues of language, translation, and communication for indigenous immigrants who are currently in the United States. Helping to elucidate this subject, we are joined by Ph.D. Folklorist Emily Socolov, a frequent collaborator with the Smithsonian Institution’s Division of Folklife and Cultural Heritage and an Executive Director of the Non-Profit Mano a Mano: Mexican Culture Without Borders, serving the Mexican immigrant community in New York. 
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>5c613160-4828-82a5-df94-a146d7e91232Thu, 21 Feb 2019 14:18:04 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCWelcome to CultureMade: Heritage Enterprise in a World on the Move, an audio collaboration between the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, the American Anthropological Association, and This Anthro Life Podcast.  In this fifth and final episode, Adam...In this fifth and final episode, Adam Gamwell, Leslie Walker, and Ryan Collins focus on cultural survival, a complex subject framed by migration, misconceptions over language and identity, as well as by resilience of the human spirit across borders. With a subject like cultural survival, the question comes to mind, what factors threaten shared heritage, tradition, and disband communities? Here we are joined by Alejandro Santiago González (Ixil), and Mercedes M. Say Chaclan (K’iche) representatives of Washington, DC-based Mayan League, an organization working to sustain Maya culture, communities, and lands. Alejandro and Mercedes share their experiences and give insight into the ongoing struggles Maya peoples face today, including issues of language, translation, and communication for indigenous immigrants who are currently in the United States. Helping to elucidate this subject, we are joined by Ph.D. Folklorist Emily Socolov, a frequent collaborator with the Smithsonian Institution’s Division of Folklife and Cultural Heritage and an Executive Director of the Non-Profit Mano a Mano: Mexican Culture Without Borders, serving the Mexican immigrant community in New York. 
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>3262falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-social-life-of-robots-pt-1-spoiler-alert--46958478
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>1921ef63-f9d8-d1d1-e101-c37f23bf0ae1Wed, 06 Feb 2019 16:52:23 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCIn the pop culture imagination, perceptions of robots and AI occupy a space of mystery and intrigue that gravitates between harbingers of impending societal collapse and bringers of mythical salvation. However, where does contemporary science and...
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>1808falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-craft-of-curation--46958449https://folklife.si.edu/authors/diana-n-diaye. And, to learn more about Arman Atoyan and Arloopa, visit: http://arloopa.com/
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>53e18437-3e65-ebe0-30ae-92bd3a8b2ac0Wed, 09 Jan 2019 00:17:25 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCWelcome to CultureMade: Heritage Enterprise in a World on the Move, an audio collaboration from the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, the American Anthropological Association, and This Anthro Life Podcast. In this episode, Adam Gamwell, Leslie Walker,...https://folklife.si.edu/authors/diana-n-diaye. And, to learn more about Arman Atoyan and Arloopa, visit: http://arloopa.com/
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>2499falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/switched-on-pop--46958517www.switchedonopop.com and
    http://gideonandhubcap.com
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>815bd682-38be-df6e-a23f-c44d13ead200Thu, 20 Dec 2018 00:16:19 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCOn this episode of This Anthro Life, hosts Adam Gamwell and Matt Artz are joined by assistant professor and musicologist Nate Sloan and music journalist and songwriter Charlie Harding, the hosts of Switched on Pop, a podcast about the making and...www.switchedonopop.com and
    http://gideonandhubcap.com
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>3345falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/weaving-social-fabric-the-craft-of-african-fashion--46958523
    In the US, fashion has been relegated to large impersonal retail spaces and increasingly online stores. Fashion in the US, as many know all too well, is transactional. The sense of community one has through clothing is often expressed through style though it is exceedingly rare for truly deep relationships to develop between the designer and the purchaser, even if an article of clothing is commissioned. But, community and fashion can be much more integrated.
    
    With this episode, we invite you into the conversations we had with participants in the Crafts of African Fashion program at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival in 2018. We speak with Soumana Saley a Nigerian leather worker and designer, Cynthia Sands and her mentee Tomara Watkins, also known as Tam, two fashion designers who work between the United States and the African continent, and the program’s curator Diana Baird N’Diaye. This episode was broken into three underlying themes of African fashion, and craft production focused on: the local marketplace, transnational and international fashion trends, and the relationships between consumers and producers within a community.
    
    The Crafts of African Fashion is an initiative promoting the continuity of heritage arts in Africa, exploring the vital role of cultural enterprises in sustaining communities and connecting generations on the continent and throughout the diaspora. The activities for this portion of the Festival took place in the Folklife Festival Marketplace.
    
    About our Speakers:
    
    Diana N’Diaye is a Cultural Specialist and Curator at the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage. She holds a PhD in anthropology and visual studies from The Union Institute.
    
    Soumana Saley is a leather craft artisan from the West African country of Niger. He currently lives in Millersburg, Pennsylvania running his own business. You can learn more about Soumana and see his products on his online store accessible at https://www.facebook.com/pg/soumanasaleyonline/ and you can learn more about Soumana’s school at https://www.ngodima.org/.
    
    Cynthia Sands is an African American textile artist and businesswoman in Washington, DC. Sands’ art career includes experimenting and blending contemporary and original African artistic methods, materials, and dying techniques. She also works closely with African artisans to sustain the use of indigenous art and craft making tradition for social development, income generation, skills-transfer, and art education. You can learn more about Cynthia and her work at the website: www.entuma.com.
    
    Tomara (Tam) Watkins, is a mentee of Cynthia Sands and is the founder of Loza Tam, a hair accessory line created in collaboration Ghanaian women artisans and entrepreneurs. Visit Tam’s online store at www.Lozatam.com.
    
    Adam Gamwell is the co-host and executive producer of the This Anthro Life (TAL). He is the founder and director of Missing Link Studios www.missinglink.studio a new media collective dedicated to producing creative media for social impact. Adam holds a Ph.D. in Anthropology from Brandeis University.
    
    Ryan Collins is the co-host and editor of This Anthro Life (TAL). Ryan holds a Ph.D. in Anthropology from Brandeis University.
    
    Leslie Walker is the project manager of the Public Education Initiative at the AAA. He served as a special guest host, collecting stories during the Folklife Festival the forthcoming podcast series with This Anthro Life.
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>956b6aea-2a47-9600-4120-3bda00234ad6Mon, 10 Dec 2018 19:12:52 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCWelcome to CultureMade: Heritage Enterprise in a World on the Move , an audio collaboration from the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, the American Anthropological Association and This Anthro Life Podcast In the US, fashion has been relegated to large...
    In the US, fashion has been relegated to large impersonal retail spaces and increasingly online stores. Fashion in the US, as many know all too well, is transactional. The sense of community one has through clothing is often expressed through style though it is exceedingly rare for truly deep relationships to develop between the designer and the purchaser, even if an article of clothing is commissioned. But, community and fashion can be much more integrated.
    
    With this episode, we invite you into the conversations we had with participants in the Crafts of African Fashion program at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival in 2018. We speak with Soumana Saley a Nigerian leather worker and designer, Cynthia Sands and her mentee Tomara Watkins, also known as Tam, two fashion designers who work between the United States and the African continent, and the program’s curator Diana Baird N’Diaye. This episode was broken into three underlying themes of African fashion, and craft production focused on: the local marketplace, transnational and international fashion trends, and the relationships between consumers and producers within a community.
    
    The Crafts of African Fashion is an initiative promoting the continuity of heritage arts in Africa, exploring the vital role of cultural enterprises in sustaining communities and connecting generations on the continent and throughout the diaspora. The activities for this portion of the Festival took place in the Folklife Festival Marketplace.
    
    About our Speakers:
    
    Diana N’Diaye is a Cultural Specialist and Curator at the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage. She holds a PhD in anthropology and visual studies from The Union Institute.
    
    Soumana Saley is a leather craft artisan from the West African country of Niger. He currently lives in Millersburg, Pennsylvania running his own business. You can learn more about Soumana and see his products on his online store accessible at https://www.facebook.com/pg/soumanasaleyonline/ and you can learn more about Soumana’s school at https://www.ngodima.org/.
    
    Cynthia Sands is an African American textile artist and businesswoman in Washington, DC. Sands’ art career includes experimenting and blending contemporary and original African artistic methods, materials, and dying techniques. She also works closely with African artisans to sustain the use of indigenous art and craft making tradition for social development, income generation, skills-transfer, and art education. You can learn more about Cynthia and her work at the website: www.entuma.com.
    
    Tomara (Tam) Watkins, is a mentee of Cynthia Sands and is the founder of Loza Tam, a hair accessory line created in collaboration Ghanaian women artisans and entrepreneurs. Visit Tam’s online store at www.Lozatam.com.
    
    Adam Gamwell is the co-host and executive producer of the This Anthro Life (TAL). He is the founder and director of Missing Link Studios www.missinglink.studio a new media collective dedicated to producing creative media for social impact. Adam holds a Ph.D. in Anthropology from Brandeis University.
    
    Ryan Collins is the co-host and editor of This Anthro Life (TAL). Ryan holds a Ph.D. in Anthropology from Brandeis University.
    
    Leslie Walker is the project manager of the Public Education Initiative at the AAA. He served as a special guest host, collecting stories during the Folklife Festival the...]]>2635falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sharing-sonic-space-music-as-home-soul-and-connector--46958527
    Welcome to CultureMade: Heritage Enterprise in a World on the Move , an audio collaboration from the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, the American Anthropological Association and This Anthro Life Podcast.
    
    The above quote comes from Betto Arcos, music journalist and host of NPR’s The Cosmic Bario. Music, whether you create it or are an avid listener, pulls you in a deep sensory allure. The connection humans make with music is so deep that it can impact us physically and serve as a key point of return for our memories. As our guests from the Smithsonian Folklife Festival can attest, as much as it conjures deep feelings and memories, we learn something through the experience of music. Joining the distinct artists together in their views on music is a central theme, that music can help us overcome social difference. For Betto, this recognition is central to his desire to create music. Betto Arcos, in his own words:
    
    “I think that’s ultimately why I do it [create music]. I feel like there is a responsibility. There is a sense of a higher reason, why I do this. But deep down it’s also because I love music. Because I’m passionate about it and I feel like we can only do better as a human race, as people, if we know about each other a little more.”
    
    About our Speakers
    
    Betto Arcos is a music journalist based in Los Angeles, host of The Cosmic Barrio, a reporter for NPR, and regular reporter for PRI. You can learn more about Betto at: http://bettoarcos.com/
    
    Or follow him on Twitter @ArcosBetto
    
    Amy Horowitz is an activist, promoter, feminist scholar, Roadwork team putting women artists and musicians on the road, the first multiracial, multicultural coalition. You can learn more about Amy Horowitz at: https://amyhorowitz.org/
    
    And read about RoadWork https://www.roadworkcenter.org/
    
    Arpan Thakur Chakraborty, Rabi Das Baul, Girish Khyapa and Mamoni Chitrakar are the Baul performers, mystic minstrels from the Indian state of Bengal. The Bauls are known for devotional songs that honor the divine within. Additionally, Mamoni Chitrakar is a traditional Indian patachitra singer and painter from West Bengal. You can learn more about their causes at: www.banglanatak.com
    
    The purpose of this series is to create narratives linking the diverse peoples, perspectives, and activities across the Festival from a series of micro ethnographies like those above. The open format interview style allowed participants to define in their own words the relationships between their artisanship, musical ability, or experiences and how migration and movement shape their lives. Conversations with curators and other researchers supplemented the interviews with Festival participants and helped us to identify the research involved in selecting participants and the presentation of cultural heritage for the Festival. This approach allows us to foreground a central or thematic conversation and narrate events and activities at the Festival that listeners can paint in their minds as if they had been there to experience it.
    
    About Our Hosts
    
    Adam Gamwell is the co-host and executive producer of the This Anthro Life (TAL). Adam holds a Ph.D. in Anthropology from Brandeis University. He founded and produces narrative media out of Missing Link Studios.
    
    Ryan Collins is the co-host and editor of This Anthro Life (TAL). Ryan holds a Ph.D. in Anthropology from Brandeis University.
    
    Leslie Walker is the project manager of the Public Education Initiative at the AAA
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>a424d7dc-d89f-541c-1981-fb67f0501db9Fri, 09 Nov 2018 15:06:31 +0000Anthrocurious, LLC“I hope that more people will listen to more music outside of their own little comfort zone. I think that we enrich ourselves, we are better human beings when you open up your heart to other cultures, other music, to other worlds to other points of...
    Welcome to CultureMade: Heritage Enterprise in a World on the Move , an audio collaboration from the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, the American Anthropological Association and This Anthro Life Podcast.
    
    The above quote comes from Betto Arcos, music journalist and host of NPR’s The Cosmic Bario. Music, whether you create it or are an avid listener, pulls you in a deep sensory allure. The connection humans make with music is so deep that it can impact us physically and serve as a key point of return for our memories. As our guests from the Smithsonian Folklife Festival can attest, as much as it conjures deep feelings and memories, we learn something through the experience of music. Joining the distinct artists together in their views on music is a central theme, that music can help us overcome social difference. For Betto, this recognition is central to his desire to create music. Betto Arcos, in his own words:
    
    “I think that’s ultimately why I do it [create music]. I feel like there is a responsibility. There is a sense of a higher reason, why I do this. But deep down it’s also because I love music. Because I’m passionate about it and I feel like we can only do better as a human race, as people, if we know about each other a little more.”
    
    About our Speakers
    
    Betto Arcos is a music journalist based in Los Angeles, host of The Cosmic Barrio, a reporter for NPR, and regular reporter for PRI. You can learn more about Betto at: http://bettoarcos.com/
    
    Or follow him on Twitter @ArcosBetto
    
    Amy Horowitz is an activist, promoter, feminist scholar, Roadwork team putting women artists and musicians on the road, the first multiracial, multicultural coalition. You can learn more about Amy Horowitz at: https://amyhorowitz.org/
    
    And read about RoadWork https://www.roadworkcenter.org/
    
    Arpan Thakur Chakraborty, Rabi Das Baul, Girish Khyapa and Mamoni Chitrakar are the Baul performers, mystic minstrels from the Indian state of Bengal. The Bauls are known for devotional songs that honor the divine within. Additionally, Mamoni Chitrakar is a traditional Indian patachitra singer and painter from West Bengal. You can learn more about their causes at: www.banglanatak.com
    
    The purpose of this series is to create narratives linking the diverse peoples, perspectives, and activities across the Festival from a series of micro ethnographies like those above. The open format interview style allowed participants to define in their own words the relationships between their artisanship, musical ability, or experiences and how migration and movement shape their lives. Conversations with curators and other researchers supplemented the interviews with Festival participants and helped us to identify the research involved in selecting participants and the presentation of cultural heritage for the Festival. This approach allows us to foreground a central or thematic conversation and narrate events and activities at the Festival that listeners can paint in their minds as if they had been there to experience it.
    
    About Our Hosts
    
    Adam Gamwell is the co-host and executive producer of the This Anthro Life...]]>2359falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/art-is-a-movement--46958456
    Join hosts Adam Gamwell, Leslie Walker and Ryan Collins as they explore what it means to craft, form, and make culture in a world defined by movement, migration, and changing borders. Step into behind the scenes conversations and candid interviews from the Smithsonian Folklife Festival. Hear from artists, fashion designers, dancers, weavers, and craftsmen who give life to heritage and shape the many worlds of traditional culture in a planet on the move.
    
    "Art is a Movement" How does art help contribute to political protest? Should art never be sold for money? How can dance unify a community? How are traditions like calligraphy and traditional dances passed on between generations?
    
    In this episode, we overview the subject of art as informed by representatives from The Armenian program and the Catalonia program of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival. The above ideas on art put forth by Ruben Malayan encompasses the complex feelings, ideas, and understandings that art not only evokes within society but also those of who seek to understand art from a more holistic perspective.
    
    Art is complex. Though what counts as art within a society is often recognizable to insiders, the rationale as to why is often much more difficult to discern. Anthropology, at its best, can help us explore the complexities of art. Through critical dialogue, anthropologists can ask what it means to experience art from the vantage point of different cultures and explore the messages that the artist intended to convey.
    
    The purpose of this series is to create narratives linking the diverse peoples, perspectives, and activities across the Festival from a series of micro ethnographies like those above. The open format interview style allowed participants to define in their own words the relationships between their artisanship, musical ability, or experiences and the ways in which migration and movement shape their lives. Conversations with curators and other researchers supplemented the interviews with Festival participants and helped us to identify the research involved in selecting participants and the presentation of cultural heritage for the Festival. This approach allows us to foreground a central or thematic conversation and to narrate events and activities at the Festival that listeners can paint in their minds as if they had been there to experience it.
    
    Read more and see photos here: https://www.thisanthrolife.com/art-is-a-movement/
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>2e52998b-c1a8-9323-4e85-8e13df822ca6Tue, 09 Oct 2018 22:16:24 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCWelcome to CultureMade: Heritage Enterprise in a World on the Move, an audio collaboration series from the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, the American Anthropological Association and This Anthro Life Podcast. Join hosts Adam Gamwell, Leslie Walker...
    Join hosts Adam Gamwell, Leslie Walker and Ryan Collins as they explore what it means to craft, form, and make culture in a world defined by movement, migration, and changing borders. Step into behind the scenes conversations and candid interviews from the Smithsonian Folklife Festival. Hear from artists, fashion designers, dancers, weavers, and craftsmen who give life to heritage and shape the many worlds of traditional culture in a planet on the move.
    
    "Art is a Movement" How does art help contribute to political protest? Should art never be sold for money? How can dance unify a community? How are traditions like calligraphy and traditional dances passed on between generations?
    
    In this episode, we overview the subject of art as informed by representatives from The Armenian program and the Catalonia program of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival. The above ideas on art put forth by Ruben Malayan encompasses the complex feelings, ideas, and understandings that art not only evokes within society but also those of who seek to understand art from a more holistic perspective.
    
    Art is complex. Though what counts as art within a society is often recognizable to insiders, the rationale as to why is often much more difficult to discern. Anthropology, at its best, can help us explore the complexities of art. Through critical dialogue, anthropologists can ask what it means to experience art from the vantage point of different cultures and explore the messages that the artist intended to convey.
    
    The purpose of this series is to create narratives linking the diverse peoples, perspectives, and activities across the Festival from a series of micro ethnographies like those above. The open format interview style allowed participants to define in their own words the relationships between their artisanship, musical ability, or experiences and the ways in which migration and movement shape their lives. Conversations with curators and other researchers supplemented the interviews with Festival participants and helped us to identify the research involved in selecting participants and the presentation of cultural heritage for the Festival. This approach allows us to foreground a central or thematic conversation and to narrate events and activities at the Festival that listeners can paint in their minds as if they had been there to experience it.
    
    Read more and see photos here: https://www.thisanthrolife.com/art-is-a-movement/
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>2165falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/epic-evidence-with-dawn-nafus-and-tye-rattenbury--46958503
    Joining TAL to open the conversation on evidence is Dawn Nafus and Tye Rattenbury, two of the EPIC 2018 Conference organizers. Our discussion with Dawn and Tye focused on the relationship of evidence in their work as ethnographic and data research scientists. Dawn and Tye work at the intersection of computational and ethnographic approaches.
    
    Dig in Deeper Here: https://www.thisanthrolife.com/epic-evidence/
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>6f9a2584-25a9-f306-b6a9-22dc88796f77Wed, 19 Sep 2018 17:49:37 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCThis Anthro Life is opening the conversation with EPIC (the Ethnographic Praxis in Industry Community) on the theme of Evidence. Taking center stage at this year's Annual EPIC Conference. “Evidence” is a subject of increasing social importance in...
    Joining TAL to open the conversation on evidence is Dawn Nafus and Tye Rattenbury, two of the EPIC 2018 Conference organizers. Our discussion with Dawn and Tye focused on the relationship of evidence in their work as ethnographic and data research scientists. Dawn and Tye work at the intersection of computational and ethnographic approaches.
    
    Dig in Deeper Here: https://www.thisanthrolife.com/epic-evidence/
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>3397falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-awe-is-shared-evolution-and-public-science-with-andrea-eller-this-anthro-life--46958492
    Evolution Responds, it does not React
    
    One of the compelling predicaments that Eller discusses with Adam has  to do with current data on primates. For example, data from captive  primates are excluded from wider studies. In part, the problem is that  there is a growing population of captive primates. With more an more  primates being born into captivity, there is a concern that adaptation  is occurring in many primates. As Eller notes, the pressures to adapt in  one environmental setting or another (called selective pressures) will  be different. That means looking at the same species of primates  requires context. Whether coming from different settings, the wild,  scientific laboratories, or zoos, data on primate adaptations will  differ.
    Similarly, humans use clothing as a tool for adapting to different  environments. Down or wool coats would seem out of place at Miami beach  just as scuba gear would not be an appropriate choice for reaching base  camp at Mount Everest even though each of these clothing options  reflects different human adaptations.
    Mindfulness Training – Outreach and Engagement
    One of the most captivating aspects of Eller’s conversation was her  genuine passion for public outreach. For Eller, it is an ongoing  struggle to help get the public to see evolution in a different light.  Too often she sees a perspective of humans being the masters of the  planet, rather than one group of participants within it. However,  combating this perspective (among others) requires outreach and  engagement. For Eller, this begins with engaging kids. “Kids haven’t had  all of the primate educated out of them,” she says. They are more open  to experience awe and be captivated out of curiosity when seeing  examples not only of our evolutionary past but the present as well.
    
    Read more: https://www.thisanthrolife.com/andrea-eller/
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>https://www.thisanthrolife.com/?p=3311Fri, 17 Aug 2018 20:12:33 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCAndrea Eller is a biological anthropologist driven by a question of how do our bodies continue to react to things today? In other words, how does evolution continue to impact us and why is this important? To address this, Andrea Eller looks at how...
    Evolution Responds, it does not React
    
    One of the compelling predicaments that Eller discusses with Adam has  to do with current data on primates. For example, data from captive  primates are excluded from wider studies. In part, the problem is that  there is a growing population of captive primates. With more an more  primates being born into captivity, there is a concern that adaptation  is occurring in many primates. As Eller notes, the pressures to adapt in  one environmental setting or another (called selective pressures) will  be different. That means looking at the same species of primates  requires context. Whether coming from different settings, the wild,  scientific laboratories, or zoos, data on primate adaptations will  differ.
    Similarly, humans use clothing as a tool for adapting to different  environments. Down or wool coats would seem out of place at Miami beach  just as scuba gear would not be an appropriate choice for reaching base  camp at Mount Everest even though each of these clothing options  reflects different human adaptations.
    Mindfulness Training – Outreach and Engagement
    One of the most captivating aspects of Eller’s conversation was her  genuine passion for public outreach. For Eller, it is an ongoing  struggle to help get the public to see evolution in a different light.  Too often she sees a perspective of humans being the masters of the  planet, rather than one group of participants within it. However,  combating this perspective (among others) requires outreach and  engagement. For Eller, this begins with engaging kids. “Kids haven’t had  all of the primate educated out of them,” she says. They are more open  to experience awe and be captivated out of curiosity when seeing  examples not only of our evolutionary past but the present as well.
    
    Read more: https://www.thisanthrolife.com/andrea-eller/
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>2219falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/its-only-an-evil-cactus-if-donkeys-chase-you-ethics-and-psychedelics-with-hamilton-morris-this-anthro-life--46958452With Adam Gamwell and Ryan Collins, Morris shares his experiences as a filmmaker in traditional and counter-culture environments. These experiences have given Morris a unique window into psychedelics, underground pharmaceutical research, and the ethics of sharing information. The last point hits home for many anthropologists and social researchers, who also must be wary of the unintended consequences of sharing information. Depending on what is at stake, information can endanger informants and friends. Similarly, journalists and ethnographers are confronted
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>https://www.thisanthrolife.com/?p=3270Mon, 23 Jul 2018 20:36:18 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCWhen TAL first interviewed Hamilton Morris, it was shortly after he and his production team had finished season 1 of Hamilton’s Pharmacopoeia. Now, Morris has completed two seasons of his critically acclaimed show on VICE. This time on TAL, Morris has...With Adam Gamwell and Ryan Collins, Morris shares his experiences as a filmmaker in traditional and counter-culture environments. These experiences have given Morris a unique window into psychedelics, underground pharmaceutical research, and the ethics of sharing information. The last point hits home for many anthropologists and social researchers, who also must be wary of the unintended consequences of sharing information. Depending on what is at stake, information can endanger informants and friends. Similarly, journalists and ethnographers are confronted
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>2338falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tech-ethnography-data-and-social-justice-w-dr-tricia-wang--46958495Said differently, Dr. Tricia Wang’s expertise inhabits a gray space between industry and the academy. A space where many social scientists do not find easy comfort. Yet, Dr. Wang’s very candid enthusiasm is enough to draw in even the most ardent skeptics. In her own words, Dr. Wang has “always been between worlds” seeing the best in both. Though academics tend to value known discovery methods, and excel, they are less likely to engineer new prototypes. 
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>https://www.thisanthrolife.com/?p=3259Tue, 10 Jul 2018 18:46:45 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCDr. Tricia Wang sees her work consulting as sitting at the crossroads of data and social justice. As a global tech ethnographer, Dr. Wang is obsessed with how technology and humans shape each other. In her own words, she wants to know, “How do the...Said differently, Dr. Tricia Wang’s expertise inhabits a gray space between industry and the academy. A space where many social scientists do not find easy comfort. Yet, Dr. Wang’s very candid enthusiasm is enough to draw in even the most ardent skeptics. In her own words, Dr. Wang has “always been between worlds” seeing the best in both. Though academics tend to value known discovery methods, and excel, they are less likely to engineer new prototypes. 
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>3830falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/epic-innovation-w-dr-alexandra-mack-this-anthro-life--46958536With this episode of This Anthro Life, we are joined by Dr. Alexandra Mack and collaborative guest host Matt Artz. Together we interview Alex and explore her story. What makes our discussion with Alex so distinct is her breadth of research and applic
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>https://www.thisanthrolife.com/?p=3230Fri, 01 Jun 2018 11:56:43 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCWelcome back listeners! Adam and Ryan have taken some time away as of late to finish and defend their dissertations. Now that Ryan is done, and Adam defends in just one week (so close!), TAL is getting back into gear with new content in the...With this episode of This Anthro Life, we are joined by Dr. Alexandra Mack and collaborative guest host Matt Artz. Together we interview Alex and explore her story. What makes our discussion with Alex so distinct is her breadth of research and applic
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>2792falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/consulting-podcasters-prototyping-a-democratic-tool-for-multiple-voices-storytelling-and-solution-finding--46958468
    Our paper title was Consulting Podcasters: Prototyping a Democratic Tool for Multiple Voices, Storytelling and Solution Finding. You can read it here. 
    
    The session was recorded for the SfAA Podcasting project.
    
    The simple idea behind the notion of consulting podcasting is that we  are using the podcast format to intentionally bring together  professionals to co-create meaningful conversations that provides expert  advice through the anthropological paradigm of the emic and etic.  Consulting podcasting applies the flexible, digital recording techniques  of podcasting with a process of in-the-moment of real-time discovery.  To that end we askew rigid preconfigured narratives or storyboards in  favor of an open-format conversation that mimic the methods of  semi-structured interviews. We allow room for the conversation to  breathe.
    With openness we let guest stories speak and allow them to unfold  along their own path, on their own terms, without imposing our own  worldviews or narratives. In the process, we learn of a speaker’s  insider perspective, their motivations, and methods. We then compliment  the insider perspective with our outsider perspectives – as voices that  encourage deeper reflection and context building around issues of key  importance to the guest, to co-create a larger meta-narrative that makes  up the consultative engagement.
    Check out Adam's and Matt's Creative Consulting and Production work at Missing Link Studios
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>https://www.thisanthrolife.com/?p=3204Mon, 30 Apr 2018 12:13:40 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCThanks to the Society for Applied Anthropology (SfAA) for having Adam Gamwell and Matt Artz of This Anthro Life present at the annual meeting in Philadelphia. We presented as part of the New Methods, Interventions And Approaches session. Our paper...
    Our paper title was Consulting Podcasters: Prototyping a Democratic Tool for Multiple Voices, Storytelling and Solution Finding. You can read it here. 
    
    The session was recorded for the SfAA Podcasting project.
    
    The simple idea behind the notion of consulting podcasting is that we  are using the podcast format to intentionally bring together  professionals to co-create meaningful conversations that provides expert  advice through the anthropological paradigm of the emic and etic.  Consulting podcasting applies the flexible, digital recording techniques  of podcasting with a process of in-the-moment of real-time discovery.  To that end we askew rigid preconfigured narratives or storyboards in  favor of an open-format conversation that mimic the methods of  semi-structured interviews. We allow room for the conversation to  breathe.
    With openness we let guest stories speak and allow them to unfold  along their own path, on their own terms, without imposing our own  worldviews or narratives. In the process, we learn of a speaker’s  insider perspective, their motivations, and methods. We then compliment  the insider perspective with our outsider perspectives – as voices that  encourage deeper reflection and context building around issues of key  importance to the guest, to co-create a larger meta-narrative that makes  up the consultative engagement.
    Check out Adam's and Matt's Creative Consulting and Production work at Missing Link Studios
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>https://www.thisanthrolife.com/?p=3192Wed, 11 Apr 2018 14:52:07 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCOn this episode of This Anthro Life, hosts Ryan Collins and Adam Gamwell are joined by TAL correspondent and guest host Astrid Countee and by a very special guest, Valorie Aquino. They joined us to talk about the 2017 March for Science. Valorie is one...
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>2695falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/brave-community-teaching-race-in-the-american-classroom-w-janine-de-novais--46958500
    On this episode, TAL hosts Adam Gamwell and Ryan Collins are joined by Dr. Janine de Novais  of the Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE) to expand on the  ideas behind “Brave Community” (discussed in episode 1 of the Diversity +  Inclusion in Higher Ed series) and to understand the major hurdles she  finds with diversity and inclusion in higher education today. With her  dissertation Dr. de Novais explored the ways in which classroom  experiences in higher education do and do not contribute to deep  learning that influences students understandings of race. Dr. de Novais’  scholarship also focuses on a practice-based question: what kind of  learning about race do college students need given our racially diverse  and deeply unequal society? Her answer: Brave Community–a  pedagogy that relies on academic grounding, the distinctive culture of a  classroom, to support students. As we learned in our interview, much of  Dr. de Novais’ interests today are influenced from life experiences. 
    Read more here on thisanthrolife.com
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>https://www.thisanthrolife.com/?p=3107Wed, 14 Feb 2018 11:00:22 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCWelcome listeners to the second installment of our Diversity and Inclusion crossover series, bringing together This Anthro Life with Brandeis University. For those of you who are new to the show, This Anthro Life (TAL) was launched as a...
    On this episode, TAL hosts Adam Gamwell and Ryan Collins are joined by Dr. Janine de Novais  of the Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE) to expand on the  ideas behind “Brave Community” (discussed in episode 1 of the Diversity +  Inclusion in Higher Ed series) and to understand the major hurdles she  finds with diversity and inclusion in higher education today. With her  dissertation Dr. de Novais explored the ways in which classroom  experiences in higher education do and do not contribute to deep  learning that influences students understandings of race. Dr. de Novais’  scholarship also focuses on a practice-based question: what kind of  learning about race do college students need given our racially diverse  and deeply unequal society? Her answer: Brave Community–a  pedagogy that relies on academic grounding, the distinctive culture of a  classroom, to support students. As we learned in our interview, much of  Dr. de Novais’ interests today are influenced from life experiences. 
    Read more here on thisanthrolife.com
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>3359falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/metoo-stories-in-the-age-of-survivorship-by-emma-backe-story-slamming-anthropology-1--46958484This narrative, #MeToo: Stories in the Age of Survivorship, is written and performed by Emma Louise Backe. 
    The reckoning of #MeToo has  ushered in a renewed politics of storytelling, one whose capillary reach  and discursive power requires critical analysis and reflexive  consideration of how we listen to and seek out stories. As an  ethnographer of sexual violence, who conducted fieldwork on a rape  crisis hotline during the Pussygate controversy and has served as a Peer  Advocate in George Washington University’s Anthropology Department to  respond to incidents of sexual misconduct, I wanted to situate and  historicize the #MeToo movement, with the recognition that the academy  must similarly grapple with the perils of harassment and assault. This  recognition of violence, particularly in light of the suffering slot,  must be accompanied by the acknowledgement that the anthropological  community contains survivors as well as perpetrators, experiences of  trauma as well as complicity and predation. By offering an ethnopoetic  approach to #MeToo, I propose opportunities to explore the gaps between  lived experience and knowledge production, one whose theoretical  intercession recognizes that a disposition towards care must also leave  room for hesitation and creative reconfigurations of listening.
    Emma Louise Backe is a social justice  sailor scout working in international development and global health on  issues related to gender-based violence and women’s health. She has a  Master’s in Medical Anthropology and Certificate in Global Gender Policy  from George Washington University. When she’s not advocating on behalf  of reproductive justice and consent, she manages The Geek Anthropologist, writes for publications like Lady Science, and tweets from @EmmaLouiseBacke.
    If you enjoy Story Slamming Anthropology, or are would like to share a narrative of your own, let us know!  You  can contact Adam and Ryan at thisanthrolife -at – gmail.com or  individually at adam -at- thisanthrolife.com or ryan -at-  thisanthrolife.com
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>https://www.thisanthrolife.com/?p=3060Fri, 09 Feb 2018 09:00:13 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCWelcome to Story Slamming Anthropology. This series features both innovative narrative and audio performance drawing on the deep toolkit and methods of anthropology.  The goal with Story Slamming Anthropology is to invoke the public  facing spirit of...This narrative, #MeToo: Stories in the Age of Survivorship, is written and performed by Emma Louise Backe. 
    The reckoning of #MeToo has  ushered in a renewed politics of storytelling, one whose capillary reach  and discursive power requires critical analysis and reflexive  consideration of how we listen to and seek out stories. As an  ethnographer of sexual violence, who conducted fieldwork on a rape  crisis hotline during the Pussygate controversy and has served as a Peer  Advocate in George Washington University’s Anthropology Department to  respond to incidents of sexual misconduct, I wanted to situate and  historicize the #MeToo movement, with the recognition that the academy  must similarly grapple with the perils of harassment and assault. This  recognition of violence, particularly in light of the suffering slot,  must be accompanied by the acknowledgement that the anthropological  community contains survivors as well as perpetrators, experiences of  trauma as well as complicity and predation. By offering an ethnopoetic  approach to #MeToo, I propose opportunities to explore the gaps between  lived experience and knowledge production, one whose theoretical  intercession recognizes that a disposition towards care must also leave  room for hesitation and creative reconfigurations of listening.
    Emma Louise Backe is a social justice  sailor scout working in international development and global health on  issues related to gender-based violence and women’s health. She has a  Master’s in Medical Anthropology and Certificate in Global Gender Policy  from George Washington University. When she’s not advocating on behalf  of reproductive justice and consent, she manages The Geek Anthropologist, writes for publications like Lady Science, and tweets from @EmmaLouiseBacke.
    If you enjoy Story Slamming Anthropology, or are would like to share a narrative of your own, let us know!  You  can contact Adam and Ryan at thisanthrolife -at – gmail.com or  individually at adam -at- thisanthrolife.com or ryan -at-  thisanthrolife.com
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>1249metoofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/carving-a-niche-between-software-and-social-science-anthropology-in-industry-w-natalie-hanson--46958555Dr. Hanson has been working at the  intersection of business strategy, technology, social sciences, and  design for nearly 20 years. This gives her a relatively unique  perspective on the worlds of anthropology and design. Hanson is also the  founder of Anthrodesign, which started as a list serve and now has its own Slack channel (you could join too by following the instructions here).
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>https://www.thisanthrolife.com/?p=3064Wed, 31 Jan 2018 19:15:43 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCDesign and anthropology have been  seen together with increasing frequency over the last few years, but how  do design and anthropology fit together in relation to industry? And,  how does this pairing create insight? Adam and Matt (a guest host at...Dr. Hanson has been working at the  intersection of business strategy, technology, social sciences, and  design for nearly 20 years. This gives her a relatively unique  perspective on the worlds of anthropology and design. Hanson is also the  founder of Anthrodesign, which started as a list serve and now has its own Slack channel (you could join too by following the instructions here).
    Read more on thisanthrolife.com
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>3726falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/diversity-inclusion-in-higher-education-part-1--46958491With the Diversity and Inclusion  Series, we are opening a semester long podcast series about diversity  and inclusion in higher education and beyond. Here, our inspiration  comes from anthropologist Ruth Benedict’s  claim that anthropology’s job is to make the world a safe place for  human differences. One small step in doing so is to have conversations  on tough topics, and that is precisely what we aim to start with this  series.
    Conversations matter. This  conversation is about opening questions on, what does it mean to engage  diversity in an academically grounded way, in the context of critique?  What do students need in order to do this well? For Dr. Janine de Novais, of the Harvard Graduate School of Education, some answers come from her dissertation research which demonstrates the power of conversations in classroom settings. She focused broadly on the dynamics and possibilities of learning about race in the classroom by comparing two different courses on the subjects of slavery and black political thought. What she concluded was that students “became more intellectually brave, and displayed greater interpersonal empathy” when classrooms settings were safe to express intellectual issues even on difficult and emotional subjects.
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>https://www.thisanthrolife.com/?p=3044Mon, 15 Jan 2018 09:00:10 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCWelcome listeners to the first installment of our Diversity and Inclusion crossover series, bringing together This Anthro Life with Brandeis University. For those of you who are new to the show, This Anthro Life (TAL) was launched as a...With the Diversity and Inclusion  Series, we are opening a semester long podcast series about diversity  and inclusion in higher education and beyond. Here, our inspiration  comes from anthropologist Ruth Benedict’s  claim that anthropology’s job is to make the world a safe place for  human differences. One small step in doing so is to have conversations  on tough topics, and that is precisely what we aim to start with this  series.
    Conversations matter. This  conversation is about opening questions on, what does it mean to engage  diversity in an academically grounded way, in the context of critique?  What do students need in order to do this well? For Dr. Janine de Novais, of the Harvard Graduate School of Education, some answers come from her dissertation research which demonstrates the power of conversations in classroom settings. She focused broadly on the dynamics and possibilities of learning about race in the classroom by comparing two different courses on the subjects of slavery and black political thought. What she concluded was that students “became more intellectually brave, and displayed greater interpersonal empathy” when classrooms settings were safe to express intellectual issues even on difficult and emotional subjects.
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>2187falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/encounters-unforeseen-a-bicultural-retelling-of-1492-with-andrew-rowen--46958518Some text from the Press Release:  After 525 years, the traditional literature recounting the history of  Columbus’s epic voyage and first encounters with Native Americans  remains Eurocentric, focused principally—whether pro- or  anti-Columbus—on Columbus and the European perspective. A historical  novel, Encounters Unforeseen: 1492 Retold now dramatizes these  events from a bicultural perspective, fictionalizing the beliefs,  thoughts, and actions of the Native Americans who met Columbus side by  side with those of Columbus and other Europeans, all based on a close  reading of Columbus’s Journal, other primary sources, and anthropological studies.
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>https://www.thisanthrolife.com/?p=2771Wed, 13 Dec 2017 08:00:25 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCIn this Conversations episode, This  Anthro Life hosts Adam Gamwell and Ryan Collins are joined by author  Andrew Rowen to discuss his new novel, Encounters Unforeseen: 1492 Retold. Coming in the months trailing the 525th anniversary of Christopher...Some text from the Press Release:  After 525 years, the traditional literature recounting the history of  Columbus’s epic voyage and first encounters with Native Americans  remains Eurocentric, focused principally—whether pro- or  anti-Columbus—on Columbus and the European perspective. A historical  novel, Encounters Unforeseen: 1492 Retold now dramatizes these  events from a bicultural perspective, fictionalizing the beliefs,  thoughts, and actions of the Native Americans who met Columbus side by  side with those of Columbus and other Europeans, all based on a close  reading of Columbus’s Journal, other primary sources, and anthropological studies.
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>3162falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coming-to-our-senses--46958498What is Sensory Ethnography
    Sense and perception has always been part of ethnographic work, but it hasn’t always been emphasized. According to David Howes,  studies focused on sense perception have been documented as early as  the 16th century, when smell, auditory, and visual perceptions were  emphasized. In 20th Century ethnography, however, the senses took a  backseat. Switching again in recent years, with broadly accessible  digital video and auditory technologies, the senses have once again come  back into focus.
    Read more about sensory ethnography here
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>https://www.thisanthrolife.com/?p=2775Mon, 27 Nov 2017 11:00:51 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCIn this Conversations episode of This  Anthro Life, Adam Gamwell and Ryan Collins explore the subject of  sensory ethnography –  a focus in anthropology that tends to deemphasize  the written word to explore visual, acoustic, and other sensory...What is Sensory Ethnography
    Sense and perception has always been part of ethnographic work, but it hasn’t always been emphasized. According to David Howes,  studies focused on sense perception have been documented as early as  the 16th century, when smell, auditory, and visual perceptions were  emphasized. In 20th Century ethnography, however, the senses took a  backseat. Switching again in recent years, with broadly accessible  digital video and auditory technologies, the senses have once again come  back into focus.
    Read more about sensory ethnography here
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>1837falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/are-emojis-and-hieroglyphs-universal-language--46958502
    What is an Emoji?
    The term emoji originates from the japanese kanjis of “picture word”. Shigetaka Kurita  created the emoji in order to develop a way to send pictorial texts  using less data. Japanese phone users were sending pictures to convey  messages, but their phones were unable to handle the large amounts of  data involved in sending pictures, so Kurita created the emoji keyboard  that allowed for standard pictorial characters to be sent for the same  amount of data as a letter.
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>https://www.thisanthrolife.com/?p=2748Thu, 26 Oct 2017 10:00:41 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCWill Emojis be the death of writing? Are emojis modern day hieroglyphs? Is the increased use of emojis in textual conversations a sign of the end of language as we know it? Join us for one of our most popular conversations revisited! Your trusty hosts...
    What is an Emoji?
    The term emoji originates from the japanese kanjis of “picture word”. Shigetaka Kurita  created the emoji in order to develop a way to send pictorial texts  using less data. Japanese phone users were sending pictures to convey  messages, but their phones were unable to handle the large amounts of  data involved in sending pictures, so Kurita created the emoji keyboard  that allowed for standard pictorial characters to be sent for the same  amount of data as a letter.
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>2056falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-yin-and-yang-of-design-anthropology-with-dr-elizabeth-dori-tunstall--46958426Adam, Matt, and Dr. Tunstall also make time to get into the topics of whether:
    
    the IRS is really as bad as popular culture makes them out to be.
    How can we avoid cultural misappropriation?
    And finally, how do value systems get expressed in design? 
    
    “The goal of design anthropology is to create conditions of  compassion among human beings and conditions of harmony as it relates to  the natural world and all of the things that are within it” – Dr. Tunstall
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>https://www.thisanthrolife.com/?p=2669Wed, 11 Oct 2017 13:07:23 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCIn this Conversations episode of This Anthro Life, Adam Gamwell and guest host/TAL correspondent Matt Artz  explore the world of Design Anthropology with the help of Dr. Elizabeth  “Dori” Tunstall. Design Anthropology is a subject near and dear to our...Adam, Matt, and Dr. Tunstall also make time to get into the topics of whether:
    
    the IRS is really as bad as popular culture makes them out to be.
    How can we avoid cultural misappropriation?
    And finally, how do value systems get expressed in design? 
    
    “The goal of design anthropology is to create conditions of  compassion among human beings and conditions of harmony as it relates to  the natural world and all of the things that are within it” – Dr. Tunstall
    Read more on thisanthrolife.com
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>3891falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fall-for-this-anthro-life-back-in-action-new-content-and-our-patreon-campaign--46958553 
    Kicking off the new season, Adam and Ryan dive into a new FreeThink  episode, in the style and length of our Conversations. In this episode,  they continue to make the case for why the world needs anthropology and  social science thinking more than ever. They also speak in favor of  interventionist anthropology in recognition of the plethora of social  issues, subaltern experiences, cultural miscommunications, and civil  tensions which are in the media’s focus more than ever.
    With This Anthro Life’s new season we really want to emphasize the importance of our Patreon campaign.  Through Patreon, Adam and Ryan will engage listeners more directly  through new content, special episodes, video, and more. For the last 5  years, TAL has been almost entirely self-funded (though a huge thanks to  the few folks who have so generously contributed to the cause) and this  reality makes it difficult to produce the quality content you, our  listeners, have come to expect. But, we’re dedicated to persevering and  continuing because we believe in the anthropological focuses we discuss,  the content we produce, and in you, our listeners. We’re incredibly  humbled by the fact that we are soon to celebrate our 30,000th  subscriber and that our community continues to grow. We want to  celebrate this with you. Please take a moment to view our Patreon  page and choose which bracket is best suited for you. With any donation  you make, know that you are directly contributing to TAL and your  support means the world to us. TAL could not be produced without you and  it will continue to grow because of you.
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>https://www.thisanthrolife.com/?p=2604Wed, 27 Sep 2017 10:00:56 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCHey Listeners! Adam and Ryan are back from their brief summer hiatus (a time filled with fieldwork, dissertation writing, and travels abound) with new content, a fresh Patreon campaign, lined up interviews, an upcoming limited series on diversity in... 
    Kicking off the new season, Adam and Ryan dive into a new FreeThink  episode, in the style and length of our Conversations. In this episode,  they continue to make the case for why the world needs anthropology and  social science thinking more than ever. They also speak in favor of  interventionist anthropology in recognition of the plethora of social  issues, subaltern experiences, cultural miscommunications, and civil  tensions which are in the media’s focus more than ever.
    With This Anthro Life’s new season we really want to emphasize the importance of our Patreon campaign.  Through Patreon, Adam and Ryan will engage listeners more directly  through new content, special episodes, video, and more. For the last 5  years, TAL has been almost entirely self-funded (though a huge thanks to  the few folks who have so generously contributed to the cause) and this  reality makes it difficult to produce the quality content you, our  listeners, have come to expect. But, we’re dedicated to persevering and  continuing because we believe in the anthropological focuses we discuss,  the content we produce, and in you, our listeners. We’re incredibly  humbled by the fact that we are soon to celebrate our 30,000th  subscriber and that our community continues to grow. We want to  celebrate this with you. Please take a moment to view our Patreon  page and choose which bracket is best suited for you. With any donation  you make, know that you are directly contributing to TAL and your  support means the world to us. TAL could not be produced without you and  it will continue to grow because of you.
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>1596falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-happiness-fetish-revisited--46958506
    In the episode we use the term fetish, made famous by Sigmund Freud, to mean something that points to something else.  It masks what is there (I.e. a statue of a deity that seems to be what  people are worshipping, but it is just a material thing that is pointing  to the deity). It can be any material type of the thing that points towards an abstract idea.
    3 Ways Our Imagination Fails to Guide Us to Happiness
    
    Our  imagination tends to add and remove details people might not recognize  that key details are fabricated or missing from their imagined  scenarios.
    Imagined  futures and pasts are more like the present than they actually will be.  The future is not some far off thing. You are living the future.
    Imagination fails to realize that things will feel different once they actually happen. We adjust to things. 
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>https://www.thisanthrolife.com/?p=2516Mon, 24 Jul 2017 10:00:45 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCIn response to several surveys that attempt to quantify happiness, Ryan, Adam, and Aneil spend this episode of This Anthro Life exploring happiness through the lens of fetishism. They discuss Daniel Gilbert’s Stumbling on Happiness, the film Happy,...
    In the episode we use the term fetish, made famous by Sigmund Freud, to mean something that points to something else.  It masks what is there (I.e. a statue of a deity that seems to be what  people are worshipping, but it is just a material thing that is pointing  to the deity). It can be any material type of the thing that points towards an abstract idea.
    3 Ways Our Imagination Fails to Guide Us to Happiness
    
    Our  imagination tends to add and remove details people might not recognize  that key details are fabricated or missing from their imagined  scenarios.
    Imagined  futures and pasts are more like the present than they actually will be.  The future is not some far off thing. You are living the future.
    Imagination fails to realize that things will feel different once they actually happen. We adjust to things. 
    
    Read more on thisanthrolife.com
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>1222falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/conversations-and-podcasting-as-social-technology--46958526During this pseudo-episode (think of it like a Conversation meets a FreeThink) Adam asks the questions: What makes conversation a social technology? And how can data be charismatic?
    
    During this pseudo-episode (think of  it like a Conversation meets a FreeThink) Adam asks the questions: What  makes conversation a social technology? And how can data be charismatic?
    As Adam mentions, the audio recording during the talk got messed up,  so today we’re presenting you a ‘podcasted’ version of the talk edited  for length. You can check out the original talk on YouTube here, courtesy of Pivotal Labs. The original talk also includes much more about Adam’s research and TAL.
    As always, remember TAL is an entirely self-funded labor of love, so  any help is always appreciated. We’ll be launching a Patreon campaign  soon for ongoing support. For now, please give securely at PayPal, every  bit makes a difference to us. 
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>https://www.thisanthrolife.com/?p=2507Fri, 14 Jul 2017 10:00:29 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCThis episode is a little different from our normal content. In it we feature a presentation Adam gave for Pivotal Labs in which he explores This Anthro Life’s (and his own) developing philosophy about conversations and podcasting as social...During this pseudo-episode (think of it like a Conversation meets a FreeThink) Adam asks the questions: What makes conversation a social technology? And how can data be charismatic?
    
    During this pseudo-episode (think of  it like a Conversation meets a FreeThink) Adam asks the questions: What  makes conversation a social technology? And how can data be charismatic?
    As Adam mentions, the audio recording during the talk got messed up,  so today we’re presenting you a ‘podcasted’ version of the talk edited  for length. You can check out the original talk on YouTube here, courtesy of Pivotal Labs. The original talk also includes much more about Adam’s research and TAL.
    As always, remember TAL is an entirely self-funded labor of love, so  any help is always appreciated. We’ll be launching a Patreon campaign  soon for ongoing support. For now, please give securely at PayPal, every  bit makes a difference to us. 
    Read the full story here
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>2030falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-stories-bones-tell-w-kristina-killgrove--46958437
    In our fourth episode of the TAL + SM  collaboration Ryan and Adam chat with Dr. Kristina Killgrove about her  strategies for engaging popular audiences through writing. We start  by discussing interdisciplinary collaboration and its role in improving  writing. Then we explore Kristina’s strategies for choosing content to  cover in her blog, Powered by Osteons. We end by considering some ways anthropology has changed in terms of crowdfunding and the possibilities of open data.
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>https://www.thisanthrolife.com/?p=2486Wed, 28 Jun 2017 10:00:11 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCThis Anthro Life has teamed up with Savage Minds to bring you a special 5-part podcast and blog crossover series. While thinking together as two anthropological productions that exist for multiple kinds of audiences and publics, we became inspired to...
    In our fourth episode of the TAL + SM  collaboration Ryan and Adam chat with Dr. Kristina Killgrove about her  strategies for engaging popular audiences through writing. We start  by discussing interdisciplinary collaboration and its role in improving  writing. Then we explore Kristina’s strategies for choosing content to  cover in her blog, Powered by Osteons. We end by considering some ways anthropology has changed in terms of crowdfunding and the possibilities of open data.
    Read the full story here
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>1925falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/anthropology-science-journalism-a-new-genre-w-daniel-salas-of-sapiens--46958521
    In our third episode of the TAL + SM crossover series (blog post here),  we explored SAPIENS’ approach to producing anthropological content for  popular audiences. Ryan and Adam were joined by the digital editor of  SAPIENS, Daniel Salas, to discuss the implications of using anthropology  to engage the public through journalism. The episode focused on the  questions How do you reconcile scientific and anthropological writing,  and is this mixture a new genre? Is there a balance to be found between  producing timeless “evergreen” stories versus current events focused  content for audience engagement? 
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>https://www.thisanthrolife.com/?p=2467Wed, 21 Jun 2017 10:00:29 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCThis Anthro Life has teamed up with Savage Minds to bring you a special 5-part podcast and blog crossover series. While thinking together as two anthropological productions that exist for multiple kinds of audiences and publics, we became inspired to...
    In our third episode of the TAL + SM crossover series (blog post here),  we explored SAPIENS’ approach to producing anthropological content for  popular audiences. Ryan and Adam were joined by the digital editor of  SAPIENS, Daniel Salas, to discuss the implications of using anthropology  to engage the public through journalism. The episode focused on the  questions How do you reconcile scientific and anthropological writing,  and is this mixture a new genre? Is there a balance to be found between  producing timeless “evergreen” stories versus current events focused  content for audience engagement? 
    Read the rest here
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>1223falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/anthropology-has-always-been-out-there-w-ed-liebow-and-leslie-walker-of-the-aaa--46958509
    Read the article here
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>https://www.thisanthrolife.com/?p=2453Wed, 14 Jun 2017 10:00:54 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCIn the second conversation of the TAL + SM crossover series, Ryan and Adam were joined by AAA Executive Director Ed Liebow and Program Manager for Educational Outreach Leslie Walker. They explored the work of the AAA, the changing natures of work and...
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>2593falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/writing-in-my-culture-w-zoe-wool-and-alex-golub-of-savage-minds--46958462Read the article here
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>https://www.thisanthrolife.com/?p=2418Wed, 07 Jun 2017 10:00:17 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCThis Anthro Life has teamed up with Savage Minds to bring you a special 5-part podcast and blog crossover series. While thinking together as two anthropological productions that exist for multiple kinds of audiences and publics, we became inspired to...Read the article here
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>2360falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/visual-anthropology-revisited-pt-2--46958448If you like TAL, please drop us a 5-star review on iTunes or Stitcher or however you enjoy the podcast. If you are able, dropping us a couple of bucks makes a huge difference in making the show sustainable!
    
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>http://www.thisanthrolife.com/?p=2411Fri, 02 Jun 2017 09:00:57 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCWe like to bring you some of our favorite conversations from our catalogue as we think about new ways to explore the topic. This week we’re bringing you our Visual Anthropology conversation split into two, digestible parts, so here’s part 2. Plus we...If you like TAL, please drop us a 5-star review on iTunes or Stitcher or however you enjoy the podcast. If you are able, dropping us a couple of bucks makes a huge difference in making the show sustainable!
    
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>1670falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/visual-anthropology-revisited-pt-1--46958508 
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>http://www.thisanthrolife.com/?p=2408Wed, 31 May 2017 15:24:14 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCWe like to bring you some of our favorite conversations from our catalogue as we think about new ways to explore the topic. This week we’re bringing you our Visual Anthropology conversation split into two, digestible parts. Plus we miss Aneil and... 
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>1786falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-craft-of-writing-w-dr-anita-hannig--46958548
    About Anita Hannig
    Anita Hannig is an assistant professor at Brandeis University.
    Read more at thisanthrolife.com
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>http://www.thisanthrolife.com/?p=2365Wed, 17 May 2017 09:00:42 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCHow do academics write for a variety of audiences? Is routine a necessary part of creating? How many times will Ryan mention Stephen King? In this episode of This Anthro Life, Adam and Ryan talk with Anita Hannig of Brandeis University about the...
    About Anita Hannig
    Anita Hannig is an assistant professor at Brandeis University.
    Read more at thisanthrolife.com
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>735falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/free-think-6-who-are-the-13-000--46958528
    In this week’s Free Think, Adam and Ryan introduce a new member of our team, Matt Artz, who will be leading a new project to study and research you! We hit 13,000 subscribers in the past week which is a huge milestone for us. In order to keep This Anthro Life growing we would like to better integrate the desires of our listeners with how we market, produce, and choose our content. We want to get to know you! To do this we will be updating the What’s Your Story page with a space to submit your emails if you would like to be interviewed by one of the team. We will post more information in the coming weeks. We cannot wait to hear your thoughts on the podcast and ways we can make it better! NOTE: Since recording this episode less than a week ago, we are now over 14,100 subscri
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>http://www.thisanthrolife.com/?p=2335Fri, 12 May 2017 23:45:03 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCFreeThink 6 – Who Are the 13,000? In this week’s Free Think, Adam and Ryan introduce a new member of our team, Matt Artz, who will be leading a new project to study and research you! We hit 13,000 subscribers in the past week which is a huge...
    In this week’s Free Think, Adam and Ryan introduce a new member of our team, Matt Artz, who will be leading a new project to study and research you! We hit 13,000 subscribers in the past week which is a huge milestone for us. In order to keep This Anthro Life growing we would like to better integrate the desires of our listeners with how we market, produce, and choose our content. We want to get to know you! To do this we will be updating the What’s Your Story page with a space to submit your emails if you would like to be interviewed by one of the team. We will post more information in the coming weeks. We cannot wait to hear your thoughts on the podcast and ways we can make it better! NOTE: Since recording this episode less than a week ago, we are now over 14,100 subscri
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>1006falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dating-your-ancestors-is-complicated-the-strange-case-of-homo-naledi--46958552Quick definitions:
    
    Species – a group of living organisms consisting of similar  individuals capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding; Homo,  Australopicus
    Genus – one step below species on the taxonomic system: A. afarensis (Lucy), H. sapiens (us), H. neandertal, H. naledi
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>http://www.thisanthrolife.com/?p=2328Wed, 26 Apr 2017 10:00:30 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCOn this episode, Adam and Ryan dive into the complexities of our ever  evolving human family. How we understand our ancient ancestors,  cousins, and ape family has the potential to impact our understanding of  what it means to be human and how we are...Quick definitions:
    
    Species – a group of living organisms consisting of similar  individuals capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding; Homo,  Australopicus
    Genus – one step below species on the taxonomic system: A. afarensis (Lucy), H. sapiens (us), H. neandertal, H. naledi
    
    Read more on thisanthrolife.com
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>1899falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/culinary-catalysts-and-scientific-shifts-peruvian-quinoa-in-the-age-of-genetics-and-gastronomy--46958572
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>http://www.thisanthrolife.com/?p=2288Wed, 19 Apr 2017 10:00:34 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCThis episode of This Anthropological Life presents a little differently from our normal episodes. The Society for Applied Anthropology generously allowed us to release the audio from Adam’s presentation at the SFAA 2017 Annual Meeting in Santa Fe, New...
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>2102falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/freethink-5-finding-balance-in-the-midst-of-burnout--46958538In this week’s free think Ryan and Adam talk burning out and finding balance. They reflect on their travels to conferences for the Society for Applied Anthropology and the Society for American Archaeology and why conferences are inspirational and invigorating. Also the AMAZING fact that TAL now has over 11,000 subscribers!! Thank you so much to everyone for helping us build the tribe, let’s keep taking this to the top! Social Consciousness FTW.
    
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    Sapiens and Fuente’s essay on Nature’s Most Creative Copulators]]>1871falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-power-of-vulnerability-revisited--46958459
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>http://thisanthrolife.com/?p=2214Wed, 22 Mar 2017 10:00:04 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCThis episode focuses on a conversation between Adam and Amy about a TEDtalk titled The Power of Vulnerability presented by Brené Brown. In this video, Brown breaks down the “wholehearted individual” one who has courage, social connection, compassion,...
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>3348falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/freethink-4-on-art-creativity-and-bringing-awe-back-to-anthropology--46958494“Human Being is an art, and we gotta dig into that” – Adam
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>http://thisanthrolife.com/?p=2219Wed, 15 Mar 2017 10:00:53 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCAs you may have noticed, TAL has been on a bit of a break from releasing new episodes. But, the good news is that we have not been idle. The other night when Ryan and Adam were out and about they got to talking about TAL and their perspectives on...“Human Being is an art, and we gotta dig into that” – Adam
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>2326falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/investigating-the-untethered-journey-between-psychedelic-science-medicine-and-drug-scheduling-with-hamilton-morris--46958460
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>http://thisanthrolife.com/?p=2171Wed, 15 Feb 2017 11:00:58 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCPsychedelia is the culture and experiences of psychedelic substances. Where did all the research on psychedelic drugs go? Could psychedelics be used in psychotherapy? How are hallucinogenic drugs used cross-culturally? In this episode of This Anthro...
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>2123falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/waiting-w-serra-hakyemez--46958510
    Special Guest: Serra Hakyemez
    Is waiting political? Can you cut in line at Starbucks during your hectic morning commute?  In this episode of TAL we team up with Serra Hakyemez, a Junior Research Fellow from the Crown Center for Middle East Studies at Brandeis University to discuss her paper entitled, “Waiting, Acting Political, Hope, Doubt, and Endurance in the Anti-Terrorism Courts of Northern Kurdistan”, which focuses on the ways political detainees’ families are actively shaping and constructing community identities while waiting in the courthouse (Brandeis Anthropology Research Seminar). 
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>http://thisanthrolife.com/?p=1879Wed, 08 Feb 2017 11:00:58 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCwith Aneil and Ryan  Special Guest: Serra Hakyemez Is waiting political? Can you cut in line at Starbucks during your hectic morning commute?  In this episode of TAL we team up with Serra Hakyemez, a Junior Research Fellow from the Crown Center for...
    Special Guest: Serra Hakyemez
    Is waiting political? Can you cut in line at Starbucks during your hectic morning commute?  In this episode of TAL we team up with Serra Hakyemez, a Junior Research Fellow from the Crown Center for Middle East Studies at Brandeis University to discuss her paper entitled, “Waiting, Acting Political, Hope, Doubt, and Endurance in the Anti-Terrorism Courts of Northern Kurdistan”, which focuses on the ways political detainees’ families are actively shaping and constructing community identities while waiting in the courthouse (Brandeis Anthropology Research Seminar). 
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>1943falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/d-a-2-what-makes-a-protest-successful-and-how-do-i-get-involved--46958455TAL D+A Minisodes are short, actionable steps you can take in your everyday life to become more socially savvy, culturally competent and holistic in your actions. If you have any suggestions for D+A minisodes or longer Conversations, drop us a line! We’re always looking for new ideas.
    
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>http://thisanthrolife.com/?p=2126Mon, 06 Feb 2017 13:00:14 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCToday’s D+A minisode follows last week’s powerful conversation with Jara Connell on protests and people-powered forms of resistance. In this minisode Jara offers us a nugget of wisdom to be cautious about thinking all protests are the same or that we...TAL D+A Minisodes are short, actionable steps you can take in your everyday life to become more socially savvy, culturally competent and holistic in your actions. If you have any suggestions for D+A minisodes or longer Conversations, drop us a line! We’re always looking for new ideas.
    
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>298falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/protesting-the-powers-that-be-and-being-the-power-that-protests-w-jara-connell--46958458What does mass-protesting accomplish? Does no arrests equate success? Why is protesting disruptive? And more! In this action packed episode of This Anthropological Life, Aneil, Adam, and Ryan talk to Jara Connell about mass protesting and the strategies behind social movements.
    
    
    Who is Jara Connell?
    Jara is a PhD candidate at Brandeis University. She focuses on race, space, and policing in Saint Louis. Jara’s Master’s thesis dealt with sex and gender politics in Ferguson. When Jara is not advocating for social change and challenging dominant political agendas she takes her cat, Booger, on walks.
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>http://thisanthrolife.com/?p=2125Wed, 01 Feb 2017 11:00:50 +0000Anthrocurious, LLC  What does mass-protesting accomplish? Does no arrests equate success? Why is protesting disruptive? And more! In this action packed episode of This Anthropological Life, Aneil, Adam, and Ryan talk to Jara Connell about mass protesting and the...What does mass-protesting accomplish? Does no arrests equate success? Why is protesting disruptive? And more! In this action packed episode of This Anthropological Life, Aneil, Adam, and Ryan talk to Jara Connell about mass protesting and the strategies behind social movements.
    
    
    Who is Jara Connell?
    Jara is a PhD candidate at Brandeis University. She focuses on race, space, and policing in Saint Louis. Jara’s Master’s thesis dealt with sex and gender politics in Ferguson. When Jara is not advocating for social change and challenging dominant political agendas she takes her cat, Booger, on walks.
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>1677falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/d-a-minisode-1-how-to-deal-with-change-w-dr-andi-simon--46958457Design + Application (DnA, get it??) Minisodes are bite-sized actionable insights and social building blocks to help you become more socially savvy, culturally competent, and holistic in thinking and action. With D+A we move from anthropological thinking to anthropological doing. These are 5-10 minute nuggets from our guests on Conversations or inspiring tidbits we come across that you can use in your daily lives. We release these weekly on Monday mornings to give you a boost for the week.
    To kick things off, Dr. Andi Simon discusses with the TAL team how to deal with change. 
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>http://thisanthrolife.com/?p=2107Mon, 30 Jan 2017 10:00:53 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCMinisodes are finally here! If this is your first TAL Podcast experience, welcome! We recommend you start off with our regular Conversation series – 25ish minute dialogues about everything and anything human – one topic at a time. Design + Application...Design + Application (DnA, get it??) Minisodes are bite-sized actionable insights and social building blocks to help you become more socially savvy, culturally competent, and holistic in thinking and action. With D+A we move from anthropological thinking to anthropological doing. These are 5-10 minute nuggets from our guests on Conversations or inspiring tidbits we come across that you can use in your daily lives. We release these weekly on Monday mornings to give you a boost for the week.
    To kick things off, Dr. Andi Simon discusses with the TAL team how to deal with change. 
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>313falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-your-business-stalls-it-s-time-to-evolve-unpacking-corporate-anthropology-with-dr-andi-simon--46958464
    We have a copy of Dr. Simon’s great book On the Brink: A Fresh Lens to Take Your Business to New Heights to give away to one lucky listener. How do you do that? Drop us a review on iTunes within a week of this episode release (Released January 25th), and email us with what review you wrote. We’ll pick a lucky winner from the reviewers and send you the book!
    
    
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    We have a copy of Dr. Simon’s great book On the Brink: A Fresh Lens to Take Your Business to New Heights to give away to one lucky listener. How do you do that? Drop us a review on iTunes within a week of this episode release (Released January 25th), and email us with what review you wrote. We’ll pick a lucky winner from the reviewers and send you the book!
    
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>2350falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/freethink-3-prx-podcast-garage-meetups-building-bridges-and-expanding-the-podcast--46958511Links to Check Out
    Anthro Story
    The Podcast Garage
    Stride and Saunter
    Standing R
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>http://thisanthrolife.com/?p=1973Mon, 05 Dec 2016 17:59:48 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCDo you need Podcast advice? How is social media transforming the nature of protesting? Can we hatch a good episode out of chickens? Join us in our latest Free Think where we talk upcoming episodes, public anthropology, podcasting, and the future of...Links to Check Out
    Anthro Story
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    Stride and Saunter
    Standing R
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>169falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-t-panic-the-neuroscience-behind-falling-into-balance-w-vivek-pandey-vimal--46958467
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    Vivek’s experiments
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    Balancing on skyscrapers
    
    Who is Vivek?
    Vivekanand Pandey Vimal is a Neuroscience PhD candidate at Brandeis University.
    
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    Listen to this week’s podcast to learn more about
    
    Vivek’s experiments
    Rats
    Collaboration
    Balancing on skyscrapers
    
    Who is Vivek?
    Vivekanand Pandey Vimal is a Neuroscience PhD candidate at Brandeis University.
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>1723falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-kindness-and-what-the-world-needs-now-w-hannah-brencher--46958497
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    * “The only thing that can beat out fear is love. It can’t be just a statement. It has to be something we live, throug
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>http://thisanthrolife.com/?p=1894Thu, 17 Nov 2016 11:00:51 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCHave you ever felt disconnected from your relationships and your life because of your reliance on your phone and social media? Do you ever feel nostalgia for the art of handwriting letters? Hannah Brencher understands what you are feeling. In this...
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    * “The only thing that can beat out fear is love. It can’t be just a statement. It has to be something we live, throug
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>1338falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/multi-species-and-non-human-centered-anthropology-conversations-revisited--46958561Do you have a pet? Do you talk to your pet? How about your house plants? Ever thought about where those vegetables you use as food and bought at the grocery store came from? Like, really came from? “Human Nature”, Anna Tsing writes, “is an interspecies relationship”. It’s never been just about humans; life on this planet (and possibly beyond) is an entanglement of many different kinds of living selves, inert objects, and assemblages of ideas. This week, Adam and Ryan will try to figure out just what the heck this idea might mean and what implications it has for rethinking our connections with and construction of the material and social world.
    Tune in a very special episode of This Anthropological Life where we take on the very idea of “Human Nature”
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>http://thisanthrolife.com/?p=1818Wed, 02 Nov 2016 16:06:34 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCJoin us for another listen of TAL Conversations favorites on Multi-species and Non-Human Centered Anthropology. Originally aired December 2013, with a follow-up conversation coming soon! Do you have a pet? Do you talk to your pet? How about your house...Do you have a pet? Do you talk to your pet? How about your house plants? Ever thought about where those vegetables you use as food and bought at the grocery store came from? Like, really came from? “Human Nature”, Anna Tsing writes, “is an interspecies relationship”. It’s never been just about humans; life on this planet (and possibly beyond) is an entanglement of many different kinds of living selves, inert objects, and assemblages of ideas. This week, Adam and Ryan will try to figure out just what the heck this idea might mean and what implications it has for rethinking our connections with and construction of the material and social world.
    Tune in a very special episode of This Anthropological Life where we take on the very idea of “Human Nature”
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>1601falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/myths-of-american-democracy-contradictions-troubling-numbers-and-searching-for-sense-in-the-system--46958465
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>http://thisanthrolife.com/?p=1776Thu, 20 Oct 2016 00:35:50 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCDo you find yourself increasingly frustrated at the lack of real conversations between candidates and politicians? Are you confused about why someone who doesn’t walk to the beat of your life claims to represent the whole of your interests and...
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>1564falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/freethink-2-moving-beyond-the-mic-on-collaborations-and-working-across-disciplines--46958485FreeThink is a new series of episodes that works like a backstage pass, where we talk unscripted about what’s on our minds and hearts, the nuts and bolts of making a podcast today, and the larger projects we are working on surrounding the show. If you’ve never heard This Anthropological Life, we don’t recommend starting with these episodes. check out our more in-depth Conversations series with some of our favorite episodes curated just for you. TaL Best Of (so far…).
    When you’re ready, we’d love to have you join us here for a deeper dialogue.
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>http://thisanthrolife.com/?p=1708Wed, 19 Oct 2016 11:00:15 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCJoin Aneil, Adam and Ryan for the second FreeThink episode, where they talk unscripted about upcoming projects and potential interdisciplinary collaborations beyond the mic. FreeThink is a new series of episodes that works like a backstage pass, where...FreeThink is a new series of episodes that works like a backstage pass, where we talk unscripted about what’s on our minds and hearts, the nuts and bolts of making a podcast today, and the larger projects we are working on surrounding the show. If you’ve never heard This Anthropological Life, we don’t recommend starting with these episodes. check out our more in-depth Conversations series with some of our favorite episodes curated just for you. TaL Best Of (so far…).
    When you’re ready, we’d love to have you join us here for a deeper dialogue.
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>1025falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beer-revisited--46958471
    Episode: 10 Beer Though we made this episode two years ago and the quality is not what we do now but in terms of content its one of our all time favorites. We cover some of the historical uses of beer, its changing meaning over time, the development of taste, and perhaps even share a few ancient recipes! From contemporary hipster cans to drinks of ancient Egyptian Pharaohs you don’t want to miss this episode! Cheers, Prost, Salud, Allinta Qali!
    45 ]]>http://thisanthrolife.com/?p=1696Thu, 13 Oct 2016 01:44:48 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCGlad you’re here! Check out some of our favorite episodes in any order and get to know the anthropological life. And, if you’re long-time listeners we hope you’ll enjoy revisiting these gems with us. If you like us, be sure to subscribe and visit our...
    Episode: 10 Beer Though we made this episode two years ago and the quality is not what we do now but in terms of content its one of our all time favorites. We cover some of the historical uses of beer, its changing meaning over time, the development of taste, and perhaps even share a few ancient recipes! From contemporary hipster cans to drinks of ancient Egyptian Pharaohs you don’t want to miss this episode! Cheers, Prost, Salud, Allinta Qali!
    45 ]]>3405falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/freethink-1-tal-back-in-the-studio-what-s-next--46958504We’re super excited to be back for you and can’t wait to build this new season along with you!
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>http://thisanthrolife.com/?p=1685Mon, 10 Oct 2016 17:58:15 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCAdam, Aneil, and Ryan are all back in the TaL studio for the first time in 18 months! And it feels good. Today we talk shop about where we’ve been and where we’re going with TaL. Check out the conversation on evolving the show content with new episode...We’re super excited to be back for you and can’t wait to build this new season along with you!
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>938falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-corporate-anthropology-selling-out-a-conversation-on-consulting-with-vyjayanthi-vadrevu--46958547What is anthropology like in the business world? Vyjayanthi runs an anthropological consulting company (Rasa.nyc) that draws on social science and design to help companies better communicate and connect with their customers.
    We dive into questions such as who can call themselves an anthropologist (academic, corporate, podcasters?!), what does a consulting anthropological project look like, what makes up anthropological research, and is client-based ethnography anthropology selling out?
    
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    We dive into questions such as who can call themselves an anthropologist (academic, corporate, podcasters?!), what does a consulting anthropological project look like, what makes up anthropological research, and is client-based ethnography anthropology selling out?
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>3288falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/making-sense-of-finance-boundaries-institutions-and-power-with-caitlin-zaloom--46958520Professor Zaloom and Aneil end the conversation with a discussion on how anthropologists should speak to our moment in history and the importance of studying powerful institutions. Anthropology’s job is to denaturalize social systems, and it is especially important to do so in elite settings with powerful institutions such as those active in finance.
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>http://thisanthrolife.com/?p=1638Sun, 12 Jun 2016 13:19:59 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCJoin TaL’s Aneil Tripathy and Caitlin Zaloom, NYU Associate Professor of Social and Cultural Analysis, as they discuss Zaloom’s research on futures markets and most recently student debt. Hear about what initially drew Zaloom to study financial...Professor Zaloom and Aneil end the conversation with a discussion on how anthropologists should speak to our moment in history and the importance of studying powerful institutions. Anthropology’s job is to denaturalize social systems, and it is especially important to do so in elite settings with powerful institutions such as those active in finance.
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>1922falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/guest-podcast-food-futures-playing-our-way-to-conservation-experimental-economics-in-the-andean-countryside--46958558Corinna Howland interviews Adam Gamwell about experimental games, or field experiments, which NGOs and economists use to measure when, why, and how people make different kinds of choices. This data, in turn, is used to inform public policy and generate development projects. As part of Adam’s work in Peru, he ran a series of experimental games with Andean farmers for the NGO Bioversity International, to understand what kinds of incentives farmers would need to conserve threatened varieties of quinoa.]]>http://thisanthrolife.com/?p=1618Wed, 25 May 2016 17:18:36 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCSpecial guest podcast from our friends at the Food Futures Podcast Corinna Howland interviews Adam Gamwell about experimental games, or field experiments, which NGOs and economists use to measure when, why, and how people make different kinds of...Corinna Howland interviews Adam Gamwell about experimental games, or field experiments, which NGOs and economists use to measure when, why, and how people make different kinds of choices. This data, in turn, is used to inform public policy and generate development projects. As part of Adam’s work in Peru, he ran a series of experimental games with Andean farmers for the NGO Bioversity International, to understand what kinds of incentives farmers would need to conserve threatened varieties of quinoa.]]>2067falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stewardship-and-heritage-bringing-archaeology-to-the-public-with-emily-jane-murry--46958524
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>http://thisanthrolife.com/?p=1613Tue, 24 May 2016 19:48:46 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCJoin TAL’s Ryan Collins and Aneil Tripathy as they interview Emily Jane Murry about her work as a publicly engaged archaeologist in Northern Florida with the Florida Public Archaeology Network. Most of us don’t even consider that the world around us...
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>707falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/faded-paint-and-yellowed-photos-on-image-inspiration-and-memory-with-javier-urcid--46958573
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>http://thisanthrolife.com/?p=1602Mon, 28 Mar 2016 23:19:33 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCHow does a camera and a deep sense of curiosity lead to a lifetime of archaeological research on ancient peoples, their symbols, art, and writing? Ryan and Aneil are joined by Brandeis University Professor Javier Urcid who shares stories on the...
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>445falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-business-for-the-future-redefining-value-quinoa-and-the-quest-of-pachakuti-foods-w-alexander-wankel--46958575Pachakuti Foods is a brand-new startup focusing on creating a market for sustainable, pro-farmer and agrobiodiverse quinoa. It’s better for small-scale farmers, the environment, and for fighting climate change. Check out the project, and if you like it, support them on Kickstarter here!
    Pachakuti Foods Website
     
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>http://thisanthrolife.com/?p=1591Wed, 23 Mar 2016 18:59:56 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCWe’re back in Peru! Join Adam and special guest Alexander Wankel of Pachakuti Foods for a conversation about the future of food production, agrobiodiversity, sustainability, and keeping traditional culture alive. All from the view point of quinoa....Pachakuti Foods is a brand-new startup focusing on creating a market for sustainable, pro-farmer and agrobiodiverse quinoa. It’s better for small-scale farmers, the environment, and for fighting climate change. Check out the project, and if you like it, support them on Kickstarter here!
    Pachakuti Foods Website
     
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>2412falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exploring-boundaries-from-access-to-female-sexworkers-to-the-question-of-research--46958529
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>http://thisanthrolife.com/?p=1582Fri, 18 Mar 2016 16:02:52 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCWhen designing a research project, a researcher’s initial plans are often interrupted by what data we actually can access. Whether negotiating political structures, cultural taboos, necessary permissions, or the logistics of moving massive amounts of...
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>2843falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mate-the-drink-beyond-a-drink-w-guilherme-heiden--46958576
    Many see this drink as beyond a drink – aside from its colorful and unique drinking apparatus made from a dried-out gourd and metal straw. Mate is known to break down barriers between people of different groups, classes, ethnicity, even religions (trust us, you’ll learn about this one).
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    Many see this drink as beyond a drink – aside from its colorful and unique drinking apparatus made from a dried-out gourd and metal straw. Mate is known to break down barriers between people of different groups, classes, ethnicity, even religions (trust us, you’ll learn about this one).
    Join Adam and special guest Guilherme Heiden, a Southern Brazilian mate enthusiast and expert, coming to you live from fieldwork in Peru, as they explore the fascinating, and thirst-quenching world of mate.]]>2163argentina,beverege,brazil,chimmarao,culture,drink,food,mate,southamerica,tea,uruguay,yerbamatefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/anthropology-without-borders-bringing-the-study-of-people-to-the-people-5--46958533
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>http://thisanthrolife.com/?p=1440Thu, 12 Nov 2015 20:00:59 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCWhether exploring a ruined tomb by torchlight, submerging to great depths in search of lost ships, or sending lone robot emissaries to search the stars, human experience is shaped by discovery. More than being a thrill, discoveries challenge our...
     
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>http://thisanthrolife.com/?p=1433Tue, 06 Oct 2015 15:38:42 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCStart your week off by tuning in to the TAL crew, the entire TAL crew, back from fieldwork (albeit briefly) as we talk about our experiences in ethnography, archaeology, and excessive note taking! In this exciting episode Amy, Adam, Aneil, and Ryan... 
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>3602falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/back-from-the-field-syncing-into-holly-walter-s-research-part-2--46958577
     
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>3315falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/applying-designing-and-bringing-anthropology-to-the-public--46958487
     
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>http://thisanthrolife.com/?p=1418Fri, 18 Sep 2015 16:49:58 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCWelcome back listeners new and old to the new and exciting season of This Anthropological Life! This season we at TAL have a lot of new content and exciting interviews ahead. To bring everyone up to speed, tune in to our first episode of the new...
     
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>640falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/syncretism-in-the-land-of-sacred-stones-w-holly-walters--46958532 
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>http://thisanthrolife.com/?p=1329Sat, 25 Apr 2015 01:02:29 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCSometimes ethnographic investigations are pretty straight forward. Sometimes, its like getting submerged in a ball pit with the task of sorting all of the colors, figuring out which ones are older than the others, and grappling with any surprises (and... 
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>http://thisanthrolife.com/?p=1319Thu, 09 Apr 2015 21:22:07 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCEver wanted to know what its like to be an archaeologist? Can you really dig a whole and interpret the past with the materials you find? Is anything about Indiana Jones accurate? Tune and listen to host Ryan Collins talk about his experiences with...
     
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>2178falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/human-endurance-w-ben-gebo--46958543
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>http://thisanthrolife.com/?p=1256Fri, 27 Mar 2015 21:22:52 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCJoin us for our 50th episode! Return guest host Ben Gebo joins Adam, Aneil, and Ryan as we uncover the human quest to endure, and to push ourselves to the limit. From marathons to surviving evolution, we tackle time and space to bring you an...
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>2367falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-world-according-to-quinoa-w-adam-gamwell--46958481http://thisanthrolife.com/?p=1226Sat, 24 Jan 2015 17:26:56 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCToday we dive into the world of food! Come hungry as we introduce the world of food studies and explore the changing roles and meaning food has had over the millennia, and how we can explore ways to fight local hunger and global food insecurity, all...3957andes,food,peru,quinoa,southamericafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-humans-cope--46958530
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>http://thisanthrolife.com/?p=1230Sat, 24 Jan 2015 17:26:31 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCHow do humans cope in the face of uncertainty, challenges, and trauma. Join your friendly neighborhood co-hosts Adam and Ryan as we explore coping across time, scales and space! From the individual to the cosmos, we find connections and gaps in how we...
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>2466falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/genderless-gingerbread-figures-and-the-custom-of-costumes--46958534Part of our new series Alt_Anthro
    
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>1677falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ebola-the-passion-and-the-politics-virology-pt-2--46958489 
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>http://thisanthrolife.com/?p=1212Mon, 01 Dec 2014 16:48:00 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCJoin us for part two in our series on Ebola. This episode we discuss recent moves and displays by journalists and media outlets to cover various parts of the Ebola epidemic, the use of Ebola as a trope in political culture, and fear and hope in the... 
    
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    Episode 44
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>http://thisanthrolife.com/?p=1134Tue, 18 Nov 2014 19:24:02 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCSmile! What is the relationship of happiness to place? What is the where of happiness? In part one of our series on happiness, we explore happiness as a place-based phenomenon.   Episode 44 --- Send in a voice message:... 
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>1175falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/iphone-therefore-i-am--46958519Part 3 in our Engaging Technology series
    Season 4, Episode 43, Aired 10/6/2014
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>http://thisanthrolife.com/?p=1083Mon, 06 Oct 2014 15:32:21 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCWith the yearly release of new mobile phones, companies like Apple and Samsung have to sell the idea that we need a new device. With the release of wearable peripherals like Google Glass and Apple Watch, information communication technologies (ICTs)...Part 3 in our Engaging Technology series
    Season 4, Episode 43, Aired 10/6/2014
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>2339falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/police-militarization-race-trust-violence-and-ferguson-mo--46958542Episode 40 Police Militarization, Violence, Race, Trust and Ferguson, MO w/ Delande Justinvil. Recorded 9/3/14
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>2606falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/humans-as-a-playful-species-w-michael-d-angelo-host-of-old-school-game-show--46958535Episode 42, Season 4
    Recorded 9/17/14
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>http://thisanthrolife.com/?p=1060Wed, 24 Sep 2014 14:06:44 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCJoin us for our funnest episode yet! Amy, Aneil, Ryan and Adam Exploring humans as a playful species through the world of gameshows, trivia, and popular culture – from TV to Movies and Music. Michael D’Angelo is the writer, producer, host, and star of...Episode 42, Season 4
    Recorded 9/17/14
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>2828falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-burning-man-experience-w-ben-gebo-part-2--46958496Episode 41.2, Season 3, Recorded 9/8/14
    Check out Part 1 of the Burning Man Experience Here
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>http://thisanthrolife.com/?p=1055Thu, 18 Sep 2014 18:41:47 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCJoin us for our first ever extended conversation, part of our new “This Anthropological Life After Hours” extended episode series. On occasion we will keep the conversation going well after our regular show time to bring you even more in depth...Episode 41.2, Season 3, Recorded 9/8/14
    Check out Part 1 of the Burning Man Experience Here
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>2365falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-burning-man-experience-w-ben-gebo--46958565Join Adam, Aneil, and Ryan with returning guest expert and commentator Ben Gebo as we dive into the rabbit hole of Burning Man. Ben recently returned from the Burn, and we recount his experiences with you and explore notions of how we as humans make culture, counter-cultures, alternative socialites, and more!
    Aired 9/8/14
     
     
     
     
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>http://thisanthrolife.com/?p=956Sun, 07 Sep 2014 17:07:51 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCEpisode 41, Season 4 Join Adam, Aneil, and Ryan with returning guest expert and commentator Ben Gebo as we dive into the rabbit hole of Burning Man. Ben recently returned from the Burn, and we recount his experiences with you and explore notions of...Join Adam, Aneil, and Ryan with returning guest expert and commentator Ben Gebo as we dive into the rabbit hole of Burning Man. Ben recently returned from the Burn, and we recount his experiences with you and explore notions of how we as humans make culture, counter-cultures, alternative socialites, and more!
    Aired 9/8/14
     
     
     
     
    Check out some of Ben’s photos from Burning Man Below!
    
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>2690falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ebola-and-virology--46958541Amy and Adam are joined in studio again by season 1-2 host Ryan Collins, recently returned from fieldwork in Mexico. We turn our anthropological eye to the world of viruses and the recent outbreak of Ebola in three African countries. This microscopic world has potentially pandemic impacts as Ebola alters lives, communities, policies, and medicine. We untangle issues of mistrust, community build up and breakdown, international aid, infection, media coverage, and more!
    Aired 8/19/14
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>http://thisanthrolife.com/?p=931Mon, 18 Aug 2014 17:40:11 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCEpisode 38, Season 3 Amy and Adam are joined in studio again by season 1-2 host Ryan Collins, recently returned from fieldwork in Mexico. We turn our anthropological eye to the world of viruses and the recent outbreak of Ebola in three African...Amy and Adam are joined in studio again by season 1-2 host Ryan Collins, recently returned from fieldwork in Mexico. We turn our anthropological eye to the world of viruses and the recent outbreak of Ebola in three African countries. This microscopic world has potentially pandemic impacts as Ebola alters lives, communities, policies, and medicine. We untangle issues of mistrust, community build up and breakdown, international aid, infection, media coverage, and more!
    Aired 8/19/14
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>2881falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/long-haul-the-lives-of-china-s-truckers-w-rachel-katz--46958546Join us for a special episode with guest researcher, consultant, and author Rachel Katz for an intimate look at the lives of Chinese truckers. Rachel’s work explores and brings together an exploration of how people live and work in contemporary China. Trucking is one of the most important, but understudied, forms of transit and economy in contemporary China. Rachel climbed aboard for six months, traveled with truckers, got to know their routes, their families, hardships and opportunities. We converse with Rachel about her experience doing ethnographic fieldwork as well as about larger issues of economics, transportation, family, gender, and more!  Aired 8/5/14
     
    
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>http://thisanthrolife.com/?p=886Tue, 05 Aug 2014 14:27:23 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCEpisode 37, Season 3 Join us for a special episode with guest researcher, consultant, and author Rachel Katz for an intimate look at the lives of Chinese truckers. Rachel’s work explores and brings together an exploration of how people live and work...Join us for a special episode with guest researcher, consultant, and author Rachel Katz for an intimate look at the lives of Chinese truckers. Rachel’s work explores and brings together an exploration of how people live and work in contemporary China. Trucking is one of the most important, but understudied, forms of transit and economy in contemporary China. Rachel climbed aboard for six months, traveled with truckers, got to know their routes, their families, hardships and opportunities. We converse with Rachel about her experience doing ethnographic fieldwork as well as about larger issues of economics, transportation, family, gender, and more!  Aired 8/5/14
     
    
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>3030falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/urban-cycling--46958568Urban cycling is both a global and local phenomenon. From Boston to Bombay to Beijing, bike cultures differ across the globe but bring many people together for commuting, recreation, exercise, work, activism, and pleasure. Join Adam and Aneil with returning guest Ben Gebo, an avid urban cyclist for a fascinating conversation exploring the world of urban cycling. We travel to Amsterdam, Mumbai, Boston, Beijing, Los Angeles, Bombay and more to ask questions about prestige, class, access, sustainability, transportation, urban infrastructure and development and more!  Get it on iTunes here
     
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>http://thisanthrolife.com/?p=872Wed, 30 Jul 2014 02:43:23 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCEpisode 36, Season 3, Aired 7/29/14 Urban cycling is both a global and local phenomenon. From Boston to Bombay to Beijing, bike cultures differ across the globe but bring many people together for commuting, recreation, exercise, work, activism, and...Urban cycling is both a global and local phenomenon. From Boston to Bombay to Beijing, bike cultures differ across the globe but bring many people together for commuting, recreation, exercise, work, activism, and pleasure. Join Adam and Aneil with returning guest Ben Gebo, an avid urban cyclist for a fascinating conversation exploring the world of urban cycling. We travel to Amsterdam, Mumbai, Boston, Beijing, Los Angeles, Bombay and more to ask questions about prestige, class, access, sustainability, transportation, urban infrastructure and development and more!  Get it on iTunes here
     
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>3152falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/access-denied-protests-urban-green-spaces-and-changing-transportation--46958571From Access Denied to Transforming Access, numerous cases of the re-appropriation of space from occupy protesters to Shock Top beer fests, cars to bikes, city spaces and pavement to guerrilla gardens, join us as we delve further into the world of space and ask tough questions about who has the right and power to claim and change space, and who does this exclude?
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>http://thisanthrolife.com/?p=841Wed, 23 Jul 2014 02:20:43 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCEpisode 35, Season 3. Aired 7/22/14 From Access Denied to Transforming Access, numerous cases of the re-appropriation of space from occupy protesters to Shock Top beer fests, cars to bikes, city spaces and pavement to guerrilla gardens, join us as we...From Access Denied to Transforming Access, numerous cases of the re-appropriation of space from occupy protesters to Shock Top beer fests, cars to bikes, city spaces and pavement to guerrilla gardens, join us as we delve further into the world of space and ask tough questions about who has the right and power to claim and change space, and who does this exclude?
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>2121falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lost-in-space-from-the-universe-to-the-space-between-atoms--46958580This week Aneil and Adam tackle Space in all of its complexity and multi forms, from the universe to the space between atoms we will dive into the numerous connotations of space. We explore outer space, inner space, city space, atomic space, and even cyberspace. How is it that the idea of space can be so flexible yet still retain the power to define and shape our thinking?
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>http://thisanthrolife.com/?p=836Fri, 18 Jul 2014 15:30:13 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCEpisode 34, Season 3 This week Aneil and Adam tackle Space in all of its complexity and multi forms, from the universe to the space between atoms we will dive into the numerous connotations of space. We explore outer space, inner space, city space,...This week Aneil and Adam tackle Space in all of its complexity and multi forms, from the universe to the space between atoms we will dive into the numerous connotations of space. We explore outer space, inner space, city space, atomic space, and even cyberspace. How is it that the idea of space can be so flexible yet still retain the power to define and shape our thinking?
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>2868falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stress-test-w-luke-hanlin--46958574Feeling Stressed? Join Aneil and special Guest Luke Hanlin, Psychology PhD student, as they discuss the psychology of stress and the human capacity to deal with stress in a variety of ways.
    Aired  7/8/14
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>http://thisanthrolife.com/?p=828Thu, 10 Jul 2014 15:04:09 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCEpisode 33, Season 3 Feeling Stressed? Join Aneil and special Guest Luke Hanlin, Psychology PhD student, as they discuss the psychology of stress and the human capacity to deal with stress in a variety of ways. Aired  7/8/14 --- Send in a voice...Feeling Stressed? Join Aneil and special Guest Luke Hanlin, Psychology PhD student, as they discuss the psychology of stress and the human capacity to deal with stress in a variety of ways.
    Aired  7/8/14
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>2944falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reproducing-rights-and-wrongs-personhood-religious-and-reproductive-freedoms-gender-and-scotus--46958579Special Episode on the Supreme Court’s rulings over religious freedom and freedom of speech.
    On this week’s episode we take on 5 recent and ongoing court cases that deal with first amendment rights of freedom of speech, reproductive rights, gender and bodies including the Supreme Court rulings that close corporations that label themselves for-profit may deny contraceptive health care that they deem a burden to their religious beliefs, the ban on the 35-foot buffer zone outside Massachusetts Planned Parenthood buildings, gun laws and more! We dive into corporate personhood, freedom of speech and religion, gender, bodies, emotions, individuality versus collectivity and more! Keeping pace with last week, this episode is one of our most jam packed yet! You don’t want to miss this!
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>http://thisanthrolife.com/?p=819Wed, 02 Jul 2014 20:17:47 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCEpisode 32, Season 3 Special Episode on the Supreme Court’s rulings over religious freedom and freedom of speech. On this week’s episode we take on 5 recent and ongoing court cases that deal with first amendment rights of freedom of speech,...Special Episode on the Supreme Court’s rulings over religious freedom and freedom of speech.
    On this week’s episode we take on 5 recent and ongoing court cases that deal with first amendment rights of freedom of speech, reproductive rights, gender and bodies including the Supreme Court rulings that close corporations that label themselves for-profit may deny contraceptive health care that they deem a burden to their religious beliefs, the ban on the 35-foot buffer zone outside Massachusetts Planned Parenthood buildings, gun laws and more! We dive into corporate personhood, freedom of speech and religion, gender, bodies, emotions, individuality versus collectivity and more! Keeping pace with last week, this episode is one of our most jam packed yet! You don’t want to miss this!
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>3572falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-beautiful-game-world-cup-2014--46958499 
    Gooooooooooolllllll!!!!! Today we turn our anthropological lens towards the most popular sport in the world and perhaps the most global sporting competition in human history, the World Cup, this year in Brazil. We travel from a favela decorated bar in Milwaukee to actual favelas in Brazil to tackle the commodification of culture and the divorce of culture from economic inequality based around world attention on Brazil.  We discuss the local impact of regional and global policies including squatter’s rights and police action against protesters. We cover street protests and graffiti as radical forms of public inclusion to raise questions about who and what does (and doesn’t) get represented when the world’s eyes are turned towards Brazil. From questions of sustainability to the role sports play in the human psyche, this is one of our most jam packed episodes yet! You don’t want to miss it!
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>http://thisanthrolife.com/?p=799Tue, 24 Jun 2014 20:05:56 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCEpisode 31, Season 3, Aired 6/24/14   Gooooooooooolllllll!!!!! Today we turn our anthropological lens towards the most popular sport in the world and perhaps the most global sporting competition in human history, the World Cup, this year in Brazil. We... 
    Gooooooooooolllllll!!!!! Today we turn our anthropological lens towards the most popular sport in the world and perhaps the most global sporting competition in human history, the World Cup, this year in Brazil. We travel from a favela decorated bar in Milwaukee to actual favelas in Brazil to tackle the commodification of culture and the divorce of culture from economic inequality based around world attention on Brazil.  We discuss the local impact of regional and global policies including squatter’s rights and police action against protesters. We cover street protests and graffiti as radical forms of public inclusion to raise questions about who and what does (and doesn’t) get represented when the world’s eyes are turned towards Brazil. From questions of sustainability to the role sports play in the human psyche, this is one of our most jam packed episodes yet! You don’t want to miss it!
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>3127falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-power-of-vulnerability--46958544Vulnerability evokes multiple feelings simultaneously-intense discomfort, respect and awe, intimacy, and fear. Why does it resonate so broadly and deeply across contexts? What should we make of it when, in one place, it’s a virtue to strive for and in another its a danger to be avoided?  Join Adam and Amy as these questions as they intersect with gender and robotics, questions of universality, and the differences between feeling and practice. Aired 6/11/14
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>http://thisanthrolife.com/?p=762Wed, 11 Jun 2014 19:12:04 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCEpisode 29, Season 3 Vulnerability evokes multiple feelings simultaneously-intense discomfort, respect and awe, intimacy, and fear. Why does it resonate so broadly and deeply across contexts? What should we make of it when, in one place, it’s a...Vulnerability evokes multiple feelings simultaneously-intense discomfort, respect and awe, intimacy, and fear. Why does it resonate so broadly and deeply across contexts? What should we make of it when, in one place, it’s a virtue to strive for and in another its a danger to be avoided?  Join Adam and Amy as these questions as they intersect with gender and robotics, questions of universality, and the differences between feeling and practice. Aired 6/11/14
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>3368falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/up-in-the-cloud-computing-in-the-21st-century-so-far--46958545“Up in the Cloud: Computing in the 21st Century (so far)” online now!
    The idea of a cloud evokes an immaterial floating world of information. Adam and Aneil turn the anthropological lens towards this idea to deconstruct the hidden material world required to support the immaterial network of cloud computing. We explore the changing relationships and meanings of ownership, exchange, and materiality through the rise of cloud computing. We further delve into different uses of computing and mobile phone usage across the world, how social and economic inequality effects how and whether computers and cloud services are built, used, and accessed.
     
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>http://thisanthrolife.com/?p=728Wed, 04 Jun 2014 19:56:17 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCEpisode 28 Season 3 “Up in the Cloud: Computing in the 21st Century (so far)” online now! The idea of a cloud evokes an immaterial floating world of information. Adam and Aneil turn the anthropological lens towards this idea to deconstruct the hidden...“Up in the Cloud: Computing in the 21st Century (so far)” online now!
    The idea of a cloud evokes an immaterial floating world of information. Adam and Aneil turn the anthropological lens towards this idea to deconstruct the hidden material world required to support the immaterial network of cloud computing. We explore the changing relationships and meanings of ownership, exchange, and materiality through the rise of cloud computing. We further delve into different uses of computing and mobile phone usage across the world, how social and economic inequality effects how and whether computers and cloud services are built, used, and accessed.
     
    Aired 6/3/14
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>2822falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-house-to-make-a-home-w-mengqi-wang--46958554
    We are joined by guest expert Mengqi Wang to delve into the fascinating world of housing, property, ownership, and exchange! Mengqi’s work revolves around the commodification and changing gender and exchange relations of private housing in contemporary China. We explore changing meanings of homes and housing in the wake of the housing crisis in the United States, China and India. You don’t want to miss this conversation!
     
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>http://thisanthrolife.com/?p=721Thu, 29 May 2014 16:35:03 +0000Anthrocurious, LLC“A House to Make a Home?” Season 3, Episode 27 Aired 5/27/14 We are joined by guest expert Mengqi Wang to delve into the fascinating world of housing, property, ownership, and exchange! Mengqi’s work revolves around the commodification and changing...
    We are joined by guest expert Mengqi Wang to delve into the fascinating world of housing, property, ownership, and exchange! Mengqi’s work revolves around the commodification and changing gender and exchange relations of private housing in contemporary China. We explore changing meanings of homes and housing in the wake of the housing crisis in the United States, China and India. You don’t want to miss this conversation!
     
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>3216falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/let-there-be-light--46958549
    Light is all around us, but we don’t often think about it. Light comes to us as energy, as necessary for vision, as a metaphor for good and seen as counter to darkness. The sun was worshiped in many ancient societies as a deity. Prometheus’ fire stolen from the gods brought humanity fire and light. Even the name of the Enlightenment is steeped in luminosity. Light is even appropriated as a form technology and energy production. Through prisms and telescopes humanity was able to learn spectroscopy and understand the chemical compositions of elements in distant galaxies. In this episode Aneil and Adam go on an ‘enlightening’ journey through the many manifestations of light in practice and metaphor, its politics, promises, and challenges.
     
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>http://thisanthrolife.com/?p=710Wed, 21 May 2014 16:24:01 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCSeason 3, Episode 26 – Aired 5/20/14 Light is all around us, but we don’t often think about it. Light comes to us as energy, as necessary for vision, as a metaphor for good and seen as counter to darkness. The sun was worshiped in many ancient...
    Light is all around us, but we don’t often think about it. Light comes to us as energy, as necessary for vision, as a metaphor for good and seen as counter to darkness. The sun was worshiped in many ancient societies as a deity. Prometheus’ fire stolen from the gods brought humanity fire and light. Even the name of the Enlightenment is steeped in luminosity. Light is even appropriated as a form technology and energy production. Through prisms and telescopes humanity was able to learn spectroscopy and understand the chemical compositions of elements in distant galaxies. In this episode Aneil and Adam go on an ‘enlightening’ journey through the many manifestations of light in practice and metaphor, its politics, promises, and challenges.
     
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>2867falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/special-conversation-reflections-on-anthropology-why-do-we-do-what-we-do--46958550
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>http://thisanthrolife.com/?p=701Tue, 20 May 2014 14:58:00 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCFor our 25th episode we bring you a special, raw moment in the show in which we turn the conversation more directly to ourselves as anthropologists. The show began as a second part to our Anthropology and Environment series, but as the conversation...
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>1642falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/environmental-anthropology-pt-1-nature-culture-power--46958539 
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>http://thisanthrolife.com/?p=692Thu, 08 May 2014 21:13:34 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCAre nature and culture separate things? How do our definitions of land, space, and place affect how we view the environment? Trees, bees, garbage, college, and power! Join host Aneil Tripathy for a special episode with guest Alina Pokhrel. Nature,... 
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>2632falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-politics-of-difference-and-relatedness--46958567Join us this week for a trip to the ancient…present? This week Ryan, Aneil, and Adam cover the politics of difference through an unlikely lens and cutting edge research. Were Neanderthals good parents? What does new archaeological and biological research tell us about European’s genetic relatedness to Neanderthals? Putting these questions together, we turn our anthropological lens to hidden assumptions about parenting styles, ancestry, subsistence, and lifestyles, and help draw out how notions of difference are constructed.
    Season 3 Finale, recorded in studio 9/1/14
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>http://thisanthrolife.com/?p=658Mon, 28 Apr 2014 14:17:14 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCEpisode 39, Season 3 Join us this week for a trip to the ancient…present? This week Ryan, Aneil, and Adam cover the politics of difference through an unlikely lens and cutting edge research. Were Neanderthals good parents? What does new archaeological...Join us this week for a trip to the ancient…present? This week Ryan, Aneil, and Adam cover the politics of difference through an unlikely lens and cutting edge research. Were Neanderthals good parents? What does new archaeological and biological research tell us about European’s genetic relatedness to Neanderthals? Putting these questions together, we turn our anthropological lens to hidden assumptions about parenting styles, ancestry, subsistence, and lifestyles, and help draw out how notions of difference are constructed.
    Season 3 Finale, recorded in studio 9/1/14
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>3108falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/non-human-rights--46958557Join us as we  dive into the world of non-human rights centered
    around recent court cases dealing with the rights of chimpanzees, our closest non-human cousins (though some might say they are, in fact, human). What are rights, exactly, and who gets to choose who (or what) does and doesn’t have rights? Turning our anthropological eye to the world or rights tells us a lot about how we define others and ourselves. Tune in for an awesome season finale and help us celebrate moving into season 3 of This Anthropological Life!
     
     
     
    With endings come new beginnings too. As our co-host Ryan heads to Mexico this summer for archaeological fieldwork, Aneil and Adam will be joined in studio by a fresh new voice, Amy Hanes. Amy brings a wealth of knowledge and anthropological know-how to the table centering on non-human anthropology, emotion and affect, space and place, among a whole host of others. W
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>http://thisanthrolife.com/?p=656Mon, 28 Apr 2014 13:32:00 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCEpisode 23 Non-Human Rights Available now! Join us as we  dive into the world of non-human rights centered around recent court cases dealing with the rights of chimpanzees, our closest non-human cousins (though some might say they are, in fact,...Join us as we  dive into the world of non-human rights centered
    around recent court cases dealing with the rights of chimpanzees, our closest non-human cousins (though some might say they are, in fact, human). What are rights, exactly, and who gets to choose who (or what) does and doesn’t have rights? Turning our anthropological eye to the world or rights tells us a lot about how we define others and ourselves. Tune in for an awesome season finale and help us celebrate moving into season 3 of This Anthropological Life!
     
     
     
    With endings come new beginnings too. As our co-host Ryan heads to Mexico this summer for archaeological fieldwork, Aneil and Adam will be joined in studio by a fresh new voice, Amy Hanes. Amy brings a wealth of knowledge and anthropological know-how to the table centering on non-human anthropology, emotion and affect, space and place, among a whole host of others. W
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>3430falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/visual-anthropology-revisited--46958570Download the podcast here
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>http://thisanthrolife.com/?p=648Wed, 16 Apr 2014 18:35:23 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCJoin us for an ‘enlightening’ trip as we ‘shed some light’ on the world of sight, seeing, and visual anthropology. In this episode we explore the deep impact of visual culture across the globe and time from ancient Greece to the invention of...Download the podcast here
    
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>3249falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coffee-cultures--46958501Get the podcast on iTunes here
     ]]>http://thisanthrolife.com/?p=598Wed, 09 Apr 2014 03:02:03 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCFrom the farms of Central and South America and Africa to your favorite neighborhood coffee house, join us as we turn our anthropological eye towards the world of coffee! Connecting the ‘dark beverage’ from across the ancient Americas, to the change...Get the podcast on iTunes here
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>http://thisanthrolife.com/?p=524Tue, 25 Mar 2014 14:59:00 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCJoin us today for a very special episode with Central Asian expert Emily Canning. Today we turn our anthropological lens to the ongoing international conflict over Crimea: international relations and reactions, nationalism, language and media...Email questions or comments to thisanthrolife@gmail.com, tweet us @thisanthrolife
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>2802falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/garbology-space-junk-and-digital-dumping--46958578Podcast Available here
    Material Culture part 1 here
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>http://thisanthrolife.com/?p=512Tue, 18 Mar 2014 14:40:02 +0000Anthrocurious, LLC3/18/14 We will be discussing the world of disposable objects and material culture: garbage culture and digital dumping, polluting the (final) frontier – yes, garbage in space, and more! Podcast Available here Material Culture part 1 here Explore more...Podcast Available here
    Material Culture part 1 here
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>3098falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/altered-states-part-2-with-ben-gebo--46958514 
     
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>http://thisanthrolife.com/?p=501Fri, 07 Mar 2014 04:48:24 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCHead on over to our Podcasts page and stream the episode or download it for a mind bending journey through the worlds of psychedelics and hallucinogenics, the effects of music on the brain, the human drive for engaging in altered states of... 
     
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    Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisanthrolife/message]]>3532falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/altered-states-of-consciousness--46958515We’ll be back next week with a returning guest Ben Gebo to round out part 2 of our conversation on altered states including Terrence McKenna’s ‘Stoned Ape Theory’, psychotropic use in humans and animals, and much more!
    Show stream here]]>http://thisanthrolife.com/?p=496Tue, 25 Feb 2014 20:36:54 +0000Anthrocurious, LLCHey y’all – we had a great show today and would love for you to check it out and hear what you think! Continuing some of the themes we’ve been building over the course of season two, we’ve traveled from beer, to locomotion, then to sleep, dreams, and...We’ll be back next week with a returning guest Ben Gebo to round out part 2 of our conversation on altered states including Terrence McKenna’s ‘Stoned Ape Theory’, psychotropic use in humans and animals, and much more!
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