Flash Forward is a show about possible (and not so possible) future scenarios. What would the warranty on a sex robot look like? How would diplomacy work if we couldn’t lie? Could there ever be a fecal transplant black market? (Complicated, it wouldn’t, and yes, respectively, in case you’re curious.) Hosted and produced by award winning science journalist Rose Eveleth, each episode combines audio drama and journalism to go deep on potential tomorrows, and uncovers what those futures might re ...
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The Anthro Poet: How Adrie Kusserow Weaves Stories with Science
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How 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 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:
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
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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
222 Episoden
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Manage episode 409108202 series 2427584
Inhalt bereitgestellt von Anthrocurious, LLC and LLC. Alle Podcast-Inhalte, einschließlich Episoden, Grafiken und Podcast-Beschreibungen, werden direkt von Anthrocurious, LLC and LLC oder seinem Podcast-Plattformpartner hochgeladen und bereitgestellt. Wenn Sie glauben, dass jemand Ihr urheberrechtlich geschütztes Werk ohne Ihre Erlaubnis nutzt, können Sie dem hier beschriebenen Verfahren folgen https://de.player.fm/legal.
How 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 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:
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
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continue reading
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
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