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This Anthro Life

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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

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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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Recent Guests

Sean Cooper
CEO of International House Berkeley
International House Berkeley
Episode: What is it like to study at UC Berkeley's I-House?
Chris A. Carter
Geoscientist turned design educator
Stanford School (as described in episode)
Episode: The Truth About AI & The Future of Humanity
Scott Doorley
Filmmaker turned design educator
Stanford School (as described in episode)
Episode: The Truth About AI & The Future of Humanity
Austin Mao
Serial entrepreneur, author, poet, cofounder of Ceremonial, a spiritual sanctuary
Ceremonial, Denver, Colorado
Episode: How Psychedelics Are Changing Mental Health & Spirituality
Nancy Reddy
Author of The Good Mother Myth, writer, educator, cultural critic.
Episode: The Truth About Modern Motherhood
Nethra Samarawickrema
Fellow anthropologist and coach specializing in helping individuals discover their potential and find fulfillment in their work.
www.workwithnethra.com
Episode: Stop Chasing Success—Find Fulfillment Instead
Brian Reisinger
Fourth generation farmer, author, and policy worker
Author of 'Land-Rich Cash Poor'
Episode: 4th Generation Farmer: 45,000 Farms Vanish Every Year, But We Can Change That
Dr. Anne-Laure Le Cunff
Founder of Nest Labs and author of the forthcoming book "Tiny Experiments, How to Live Freely in a Goal-Obsessed World."
Nest Labs
Episode: Stop Chasing Goals – Do THIS Instead
Michael Leube
Author of 'The Future Designer' and design educator
Not specified
Episode: Design for the Future: Ethics, Evolution, and Anthropology with Michael Leube

Host

Adam Gamwell
Host of This Anthro Life

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 123 ratings
  • Reductionist toxicity

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    alsomike
    United States3 months ago
  • Great show! Five stars!

    Super engaging and such a great variety of guests. Always leave an episode with a fresh perspective. :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    1loaf
    United States2 years ago
  • Learn something every time

    Love the pod, great guests and insights. The bell has got to go though.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Latho717
    United States3 years ago
  • Too quiet

    Good show, but please mix it louder! The ads are significantly louder than your content.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Patedechoux
    United States3 years ago
  • Love this!

    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​.

    From Bona and Team Capsho

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bona and Team Capsho
    United States3 years ago

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Sound issues and ad breaks are occasionally noted by some listeners.
Episodes frequently praised for offering practical takeaways and real-world relevance.
Listeners value accessible, engaging anthropological storytelling with diverse guests.
Guests and host are highlighted for delivering thoughtful, interdisciplinary conversations.
The show is seen as a strong introduction to anthropology for both students and non-experts.

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What is it like to study at UC Berkeley's I-House?
Q: Why is intercultural exposure important for future leaders in higher education and business?
It broadens perspectives, reduces polarization, and builds collaborative problem-solving skills essential for leading diverse organizations and addressing global challenges.
What is it like to study at UC Berkeley's I-House?
Q: What role does free speech play in Eye House, and how is it balanced with civility?
Free speech is allowed within a framework of civility and listening; policies aim to prevent violence or disruption while allowing diverse perspectives to be aired and discussed respectfully.
What is it like to study at UC Berkeley's I-House?
Q: How does Eye House Berkeley create an environment where people with different viewpoints can engage productively?
By designing living spaces that force daily interaction across cultures, upholding civility and listening as core values, and encouraging personal, human connections that humanize opposing views.
The Truth About Modern Motherhood
Q: What do you hope to see from the research and the book?
I hope for policy changes regarding parental leave and a greater cultural acceptance of community support in parenting.
The Truth About Modern Motherhood
Q: What are some of the key tenets of The Good Mother Myth?
The biggest tenet is the idea that a good mom can do it all, represented by the concept of the super mom.

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1. Sean Cooper
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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