Nature, Nurture, and Mexicanidad: Tatiana’s Story II
Back in March, I started a DNA experiment with five friends. I invited each of them to take a genetic ‘ancestry’ test – something that most of them had barely heard…
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An Anthropologist on Board
In a recent article in the Financial Times, the philosopher, Alain de Botton makes the case, in a rather fun and light-hearted way, that it is now time for corporate…
The Burning Man Experience w/ Ben Gebo – This Anthro Life
Episode 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…
Five DNA Tests, 100% Me, and Back to Square One
Back in March, I started a DNA experiment with five friends. I invited each of them to take a genetic ‘ancestry’ test – something that most of them had barely heard…
– Study the powerful to change the world!
– To achieve a more equitable world, we need to better understand how power works. It’s a pity that only few anthropologists study up, says Tijo Salverda, who…
From Alienation to Protection: Central American Child Migration – Heide Castañeda, Lauren Heidbrink, and Kristin Yarris
Heide Castañeda, Lauren Heidbrink, and Kristin Yarris During the summer of 2014, the eyes of the United States – indeed, the world – turned their gaze on the…
A Mainer’s Portrait of a Melting Pot: Kate’s Story II
Back in March, I started a DNA experiment with five friends. I invited each of them to take a genetic ‘ancestry’ test – something that most of them had barely heard…
The Killable Horde
The film World War Z includes several scenes in which soldiers kill large numbers of zombies; not surprisingly, the movie comes to an end with a graphic image that…
The Killable Horde
The film World War Z includes several scenes in which soldiers kill large numbers of zombies; not surprisingly, the movie comes to an end with a graphic image that…
Searching for Common Humanity in Dystopia: Evlondo’s Story II
Back in March, I started a DNA experiment with five friends. I invited each of them to take a genetic ‘ancestry’ test – something that most of them had barely heard…
Cultural Evolution at the Santa Fe Institute
Last May, Daniel Dennett gathered, at the Santa Fe Institute, a handful of people who have written about cultural evolution. The general impression was that (as he tweeted…
Inorganic life and ayahuasca plant spirits
As icons of the difference between nature and culture, there is arguably nothing more opposite than plant life and computers. Such is common sense and is based upon key…
Anthropologists expose the tension between profits and sustainability
When mining sites, shipyards and power plants are built in their neighborhoods, many locals feel they have no say in it. – When big money is involved, politics…
On the Limits of Curiosity: Rodrigo’s Story II
Back in March, I started a DNA experiment with five friends. I invited each of them to take a genetic ‘ancestry’ test – something that most of them had barely heard…
Teaching Cultural Anthropology (via a quote from Tim Ingold, Making, 2013:13)
Fall 2014, teaching Cultural Anthropology. The Hartwick College Anthropology format for teaching cultural anthropology is to begin with a four-fields Introduction to Anthropology, followed by mid-leve…
Back to School
Things have been quiet on the blog front recently. This has mainly been for practical reasons: I moved back to Paris from Washington DC at the beginning of the summer,…
Professor A.R. Vasavi Visits the Human Economy Programme
The Human Economy Programme team is pleased to announce the visit of distinguished guest Professor A.R. Vasavi. She won the Infosys prize for 2013 and was Dean of…
Perspectives on Cultural Evolution, by Daniel C. Dennett
These are Daniel Dennett’s introductory remarks on the workshop on cultural evolution he conveyed in Santa Fe in May 2014. Click to see the summaries and comments by Blackmore, Boyd, Cl…
The Return of the Colonial
What logic connects Ferguson, Gaza and east Port of Spain? What cultural logics connect recent confrontations in Ferguson, Gaza, and east Port of Spain? The short answer is…
Symposium: Antropoloog zoekt maatschappelijke partner
Antropoloog zoekt maatschappelijke partner – Kennisdeling buiten de muren van de universiteit – 3 september 2014 Aanleiding Er is onder antropologen een toenemende aandacht voor kennisd…
HEP Workshop "Land, Money and Human Relations in Southern and Central Africa" 5-6 September 2014
The Human Economy Programme invites you to attend the workshop Land, money and human relations in southern and central Africa:people’s economic strategies combining city and countryside Conv…
The Globalization of Apartheid: South Africa, Europe, World
South Africa recently celebrated twenty years of “democracy” since a Black majority government was formed by the African National Congress (ANC) and its allies in 1994. South Africa…