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Anthropology Is Boring: Bring Other Books

April 5, 2018August 20, 2018 / Simon Theobald / 5 Comments

I was determined to make sure that I was never bored during my fieldwork. Vibrant informants and constant social interaction were to be the key to my successful defeat of apathy. And yet, when it came to the crunch, I frequently found myself bored.

It’s Not Just Your Parents’ Fault

November 1, 2017August 20, 2018 / Ian Pollock / Leave a comment

Did you know that your mind is a cesspit of anger, and fear, and unresolved moments from your childhood? It’s not just you. Apparently everyone is living in a minefield of emotional triggers and traps. And underlying all of your behavior is a completely individualized personality structure, built up from stray comments and the subtle … Continue reading It’s Not Just Your Parents’ Fault

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