
Unearth the creative potential of humanity with This Anthro Life, a podcast exploring culture, design, business, and technology. Spearheaded by acclaimed Anthropologist Dr. Adam Gamwell, This Anthro Life equips leaders, individuals, and organizations to shape a more human and compassionate future. TAL helps broaden perspectives and decision-making skills through a profound understanding of culture... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 232 | Founded | 12 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Social SciencesBusinessScience | |||

Drawing from our recent collaborative publication titled Ethnographic reporting meets engaged journalism and offers untapped resources in Facts and Frictions, Adam Gamwell and Emily Kennedy explore how journalism and anthropology have each undergone ... more
What 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, ... more
Are 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 n... more
What 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 ... more
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Are you drawn to anthropology because of your interest in the nuance of humanity and social relations? Then this podcast isn't for you. The host seeks to simplify and stupefy prevailing theories into mass marketable tidbits. Rather than questioning assumptions (what good anthropologists do best), they overlook them entirely. This Anthro Life is feel-good popular science that pays lip service to surface-level social justice while perpetuating toxic ableism and the self-serving narratives of power... more
Super engaging and such a great variety of guests. Always leave an episode with a fresh perspective. :)
Love the pod, great guests and insights. The bell has got to go though.
Good show, but please mix it louder! The ads are significantly louder than your content.
Adam’s fascinating insights into the human condition and our place in the cosmos is amazing. With episodes exploring diverse topics such as the Cryptocurrency Revolution, Happiness according to the Aztecs, and even the role of Emojis as a universal language, it's a thought-provoking journey that consistently offers fresh perspectives​.
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This show centers on human cultures, technology, design, and social dynamics through conversations with scholars, designers, entrepreneurs, and practitioners. Episodes typically explore how anthropology informs real-world problems—ranging from intercultural living and education to work meaning, design education, and emerging tech like AI and psychedelics—always with accessible storytelling and concrete takeaways for listeners. A notable pattern is bridging academia with practical impact, featuring guests who bring interdisciplinary expertise and provocative perspectives that illuminate culture, work, and organization in the modern world.
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Recent guests on This Anthro Life include:
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2. Chris A. Carter
3. Scott Doorley
4. Austin Mao
5. Nancy Reddy
6. Nethra Samarawickrema
7. Brian Reisinger
8. Dr. Anne-Laure Le Cunff
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