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fromBig Think
7 hours ago

The evolution of laziness: Why humans resist the gym

Human biology and behavior require integrated mechanistic, evolutionary, and cultural explanations to fully explain functions like immunity, movement, and cognition.
fromCornell Chronicle
2 weeks ago

Mountains embodied: understanding head shaping in ancient Andes | Cornell Chronicle

Head shaping by the Collaguas and Cavanas served cultural identity tied to local mountains.
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

Isabel Bueno: Hernan Cortes was a puppet in Indigenous hands, he had no choice but to trust them'

Tlaxcala's history is misrepresented; they were not traitors but a complex civilization navigating power dynamics.
fromThe Walrus
3 weeks ago

Part 10: Why Do We Travel? To Transform Ourselves | The Walrus

Travel can make our large world small, and we forgot what a gift this is until it all got taken away from us not too long ago.
Miscellaneous
Film
fromBerlin Art Link
1 month ago

Interview Lucien Castaing-Taylor Verena Paravel | Berlin Art Link

Castaing-Taylor and Paravel's films immerse viewers in sensory experiences, emphasizing ambiguity and resistance to conventional documentary forms.
Writing
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Science Behind Exploring New Ideas and New Geographies

Exploration of the unknown is rooted in shared brain structures that map both physical spaces and conceptual ideas.
fromAeon
1 month ago

Margaret Mead explains why the family was entering a brave new world in this 1959 film | Aeon Videos

Huston Smith discusses the family as a vital institution during Cold War tensions and technological change, interviewing Margaret Mead and Bertram Beck for their insights.
Philosophy
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Scientists reveal what Neanderthals and Denisovans would look like

Dr April Noel, a palaeolithic archaeologist from the University of Victoria, told MailOnline: 'The idea that Neanderthals were hunched over, dim-witted individuals... is no longer tenable.'
Science
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Beastly Britain by Karen R Jones review how animals shaped British identity

Newts exhibit unique courtship behavior in spring, emphasizing an anthropological perspective on animal mating rituals.
fromMail Online
2 months ago

How long it would take humans to go EXTINCT if we stopped having kids

Human extinction may occur faster than expected if humanity stops reproducing, potentially within 70-80 years.
London politics
fromTheartnewspaper
2 months ago

A personal take on the cultural politics of collecting

Hicks critically examines the militaristic and colonial legacy within museum collections and public statues, challenging conventional perceptions of cultural artifacts.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

I crisscrossed America to talk to people whose views I disagreed with. I now have one certainty

People shouldn't be able to just walk into where you live. You should be able to defend yourself against the rest of the world.
Black Lives Matter
Retirement
fromNPR.org
7 years ago

A Thank You To NPR's Science Commentary Readers

The NPR blog 'Cosmos & Culture' is ending, marking a farewell to readers after six and a half years of insightful commentary.
Everyday cooking
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

The Heart-Shaped Tin by Bee Wilson review what the contents of our kitchens says about us

Kitchen objects embody emotions and memories, influencing our experiences with them.
Anthropomorphism in relation to kitchen tools reflects our deep connections to food and relationships.
World politics
fromNature
3 months ago

A pope, a polymath and plucky women: Books in brief

Eva Dou's book highlights historical suspicions of foreign technology as tools for surveillance and colonialism, paralleling modern concerns over Huawei.
Pope Francis reflects on his life journey and the dual potential of artificial intelligence in his autobiography.
Julia Nicholson showcases pioneering female anthropologists who defied gender norms to contribute significantly to ethnographic studies.
LA food
fromBon Appetit
4 months ago

The Design Firm Behind Today's 'It' Restaurants

Post Company designs restaurants by blending clients' visions with a deep understanding of operational practicality and cultural context.
US news
fromMail Online
4 months ago

Incredible tale of only man to sneak into Area 51 and get out alive

Freeman's unexpected encounter at Area 51 blurred the lines between anthropology and the unexplained. His findings raise questions about secrecy and the unknown.
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Is Time Packaged the Same Way Across Cultures?

Cultural perceptions of time and punctuality vary significantly, influencing social interactions and expectations between different societies.
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