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- Protesting the Powers that Be and Being the Power that Protests w/ Jara Connell
What does mass-protesting accomplish? Does no arrests equate success? Why is protesting disruptive? And more! In this action packed episode of This Anthropological Life, Aneil, Adam, and Ryan talk to Jara Connell about mass protesting and the strategies behind social movements.
Who is Jara Connell?
Jara is a PhD candidate at Brandeis University. She focuses on race, space, and policing in Saint Louis. Jara’s Master’s thesis dealt with sex and gender politics in Ferguson. When Jara is not advocating for social change and challenging dominant political agendas she takes her cat, Booger, on walks.
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This Anthro Life is your podcast for thought leadership at the intersection of culture, work, and storytelling. We bring you interviews and insights for business leaders, design thinkers, researchers, and anyone curious about how culture shapes our lives.
Explore more episodes and subscribe to our newsletter at thisanthrolife.org and join our Substack community at thisanthrolife.substack.com.28 min - Protesting the Powers that Be and Being the Power that Protests w/ Jara ConnellWhat does mass-protesting accomplish? Does no arrests equate success? Why is protesting disruptive? And more! In this action packed episode of This Anthropological Life, Aneil, Adam, and Ryan talk to Jara Connell about mass protesting and the strategies behind social movements.Who is Jara Connell?Jara is a PhD candidate at Brandeis University. She focuses on race, space, and policing in Saint Louis. Jara’s Master’s thesis dealt with sex and gender politics in Ferguson. When Jara is not advocating for social change and challenging dominant political agendas she takes her cat, Booger, on walks.TwitterLinkedinWhat Do Mass Protests Actually Do?Mass Protests function as platforms to show support, motivate, create networks, and express the mass-discontent of the population. The Women’s March on Washington and those that occurred in solidarity in other cities are examples of mass-protesting events with the purpose of showing solidarity in the face of potential threat from the state and signalling a need for change. These forms of protests tend to function as opportunities for local organizations to draw recruits to their cause, so when smaller scale events occur in the future, they can call upon those individuals without the needs of posting in public forums.In the end, mass protests are events with initiative agendas. They are not meant to be the only statement of a cause, but rather a starting point for continued action. Strategies and next step actions must be considered to move beyond the initial show of solidarity and acknowledgment of a problem.Tune into the Podcast for More Information on Mass Protesting!Is There a Correct Way to Protest?There is not one correct way to protest. Protest strategies need to be able to evolve and be flexible in order to better assess the most effective ways to produce change in different environments. However, we do need to be careful about what is being labeled “the right way to protest”.Immediately following the Women’s March on Washington came information that no one was arrested, but no arrests does not necessarily point to an effective protest. In the case of the Women’s March on Washington, the march was planned and permitted by the state. Roads were cleared ahead of time and non-protesters were able to avoid the disruption of protest crowds and move about their day normally. So two big parts of protesting (disruption and unpredictability) were taken out of the equation and it was all cleared with the very state they were protesting against.To Learn More About Evaluations of the Women’s March Check Out the Links Below and Tune into the Podcast!28 min
- D+A Minisode 1: How to Deal with Change w/ Dr. Andi SimonMinisodes are finally here! If this is your first TAL Podcast experience, welcome! We recommend you start off with our regular Conversation series – 25ish minute dialogues about everything and anything human – one topic at a time.
Design + Application (DnA, get it??) Minisodes are bite-sized actionable insights and social building blocks to help you become more socially savvy, culturally competent, and holistic in thinking and action. With D+A we move from anthropological thinking to anthropological doing. These are 5-10 minute nuggets from our guests on Conversations or inspiring tidbits we come across that you can use in your daily lives. We release these weekly on Monday mornings to give you a boost for the week.
To kick things off, Dr. Andi Simon discusses with the TAL team how to deal with change.
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This Anthro Life is your podcast for thought leadership at the intersection of culture, work, and storytelling. We bring you interviews and insights for business leaders, design thinkers, researchers, and anyone curious about how culture shapes our lives.
Explore more episodes and subscribe to our newsletter at thisanthrolife.org and join our Substack community at thisanthrolife.substack.com.6 min - D+A Minisode 1: How to Deal with Change w/ Dr. Andi SimonMinisodes are finally here! If this is your first TAL Podcast experience, welcome! We recommend you start off with our regular Conversation series – 25ish minute dialogues about everything and anything human – one topic at a time.Design + Application (DnA, get it??) Minisodes are bite-sized actionable insights and social building blocks to help you become more socially savvy, culturally competent, and holistic in thinking and action. With D+A we move from anthropological thinking to anthropological doing. These are 5-10 minute nuggets from our guests on Conversations or inspiring tidbits we come across that you can use in your daily lives. We release these weekly on Monday mornings to give you a boost for the week.To kick things off, Dr. Andi Simon discusses with the TAL team how to deal with change. Our brains may not like change, but it is perhaps the one constant we have in life. Dr. Simon teaches us a few hacks to get your mind in the right state to deal with change. If you like minisodes and want to hear more, let us know! Tweet us or shoot us a review on iTunes!6 min
- When your Business Stalls, it’s time to Evolve: Unpacking Corporate Anthropology with Dr. Andi SimonHow can we make change easier? Do women lead differently from men? What is corporate anthropology? Ryan, Adam, and Aneil are back to answer these questions and more with Dr. Andi Simon. Change is hard, but with Dr. Simon’s toolkit of anthropological knowledge, games, and theater she is able to help businesses change a little easier.
We have a copy of Dr. Simon’s great book On the Brink: A Fresh Lens to Take Your Business to New Heights to give away to one lucky listener. How do you do that? Drop us a review on iTunes within a week of this episode release (Released January 25th), and email us with what review you wrote. We’ll pick a lucky winner from the reviewers and send you the book!
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About This Anthro Life:
This Anthro Life is your podcast for thought leadership at the intersection of culture, work, and storytelling. We bring you interviews and insights for business leaders, design thinkers, researchers, and anyone curious about how culture shapes our lives.
Explore more episodes and subscribe to our newsletter at thisanthrolife.org and join our Substack community at thisanthrolife.substack.com.40 min - When your Business Stalls, it’s time to Evolve: Unpacking Corporate Anthropology with Dr. Andi SimonHow can we make change easier? Do women lead differently from men? What is corporate anthropology? Ryan, Adam, and Aneil are back to answer these questions and more with Dr. Andi Simon. Change is hard, but with Dr. Simon’s toolkit of anthropological knowledge, games, and theater she is able to help businesses change a little easier.We have a copy of Dr. Simon’s great book On the Brink: A Fresh Lens to Take Your Business to New Heights to give away to one lucky listener. How do you do that? Drop us a review on iTunes within a week of this episode release (Released January 25th), and email us with what review you wrote. We’ll pick a lucky winner from the reviewers and send you the book!Who is Dr. Andi Simon?Dr. Andi Simon founded the company Simon Associates Management Consultants and uses her anthropological training to help corporations change during times of stagnation and even times of growth. Simon views businesses as “pretty interesting self-contained social entities with culture, values, beliefs, and behaviors and every time someone says ‘oh no that’s not the way we do things here’ you know the power of culture is not to be underestimated”, with this in mind it is no wonder her training as an anthropologist fits so well in the corporate world.Dr. Simon wrote the book On the Brink: A Fresh Lens to Take Your Business to New Heights and maintains a blog that discusses the uses of corporate anthropology and the need for anthropological methodology. She has also appeared in Forbes and Bloomberg Businessweek.Check out the links below to learn more about Dr. Andi Simon!Is Your Business on the Brink?Andi Simon Observation into InnovationWhat is Corporate Anthropology?If we consider corporations as “self-contained social entities with culture” then it follows that anthropologists will study them. Corporate anthropology uses anthropological theory to study everything to do with corporations and business practices. The field looks at company organization, marketing strategies,39 min
- Emojis + Hieroglyphics = Universal Language? - This Anthro LifeWill Emojis be the death of writing? Are emojis modern day hieroglyphs? Is the increased use of emojis in textual conversations a sign of the end of language as we know it? In our first episode of the New Year we discuss the origin of emojis as well as the importance of actively seeking to understand the hidden biases of language.Check out our What’s Your Story page to tell us what you would like us to discuss in our next episode!What is an Emoji?37 min
- Emojis + Hieroglyphics = Universal Language?Will Emojis be the death of writing? Are emojis modern day hieroglyphs? Is the increased use of emojis in textual conversations a sign of the end of language as we know it? In our first episode of the New Year we discuss the origin of emojis as well as the importance of actively seeking to understand the hidden biases of language.Check out our What’s Your Story page to tell us what you would like us to discuss in our next episode!What is an Emoji?35 min
- Giving Gifts and the Spirit of Sharing - This Anthro LifeGiving Gifts and the Spirit of SharingSummary:Why can’t you get rid of that ugly sweater from Grandma? What rules dictate your selection of gifts this holiday season? What is the deal with those freaking pajamas you get every year? In this holiday episode of This Anthropological Life, we discuss the social implications behind giving and receiving gifts, giving in the animal kingdom, bad gifts, altruism, and the primordial debt. Consider this our gift to you and reciprocate with a review or a donation on our secure Paypal page! We would love to hear from you!VocabBecome a supporter of this podcast:https://anchor.fm/this-anthro-life/supportThis podcast is sponsored by Anchor24 min
- Giving Gifts and the Spirit of Sharing
Giving Gifts and the Spirit of Sharing Summary: Why can’t you get rid of that ugly sweater from Grandma? What rules dictate your selection of gifts this holiday season? What is the deal with those freaking pajamas you get every year? In this holiday episode of This Anthropological Life, we discuss the social implications behind […]
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About 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 and the transformative power of storytelling.
With curated conversations and thought-provoking discussions featuring humanity's top makers and minds, prepare to have your perspective transformed. This Anthro Life delves into various facets of human society—from examining the complexities of cultural identity to understanding the influence of technology on our everyday lives.
🌍 Change Your Perspective
Explore the complexities of life in a simple and engaging way. From AI and robotics revolutionizing the nature of work to emojis changing how we communicate, we delve into the forces shaping our world. No topic is off-limits—fossil fuels and their impact on our planet, the race to find alternative energy solutions, and so much more.
🎙️ Captivating Conversations
Go beyond surface-level discussions with deep dives into fascinating topics. Dr. Adam Gamwell's interviews are thought-provoking, enlightening, and always entertaining. Carefully crafted questions ensure engaging conversations that are free from jargon, making them accessible to listeners of all backgrounds.
✨ Key Takeaways
Gain valuable insights from each episode that you can apply to your own life. Discussing wisdom gained from the edges of society, we extract impactful quotes and actionable ideas from our guests. Expand your horizons and develop a fresh perspective on the challenges we face as individuals and as a global community.
🔊 Join the Community on Substack
Subscribe to "This Anthro Life" now for a weekly dose of eye-opening conversations. Share the podcast with friends and family who crave intellectual stimulation and diverse discussions. Be a part of the movement to change how we approach design, culture, business, and technology.
Beyond offering an engaging outlook on human experiences, This Anthro Life lends its anthropological expertise to businesses, organizations, and individuals. We help them navigate challenges with effective communication techniques and innovative problem-solving strategies rooted in a nuanced understanding of human behavior and social structures. Get in touch.
Join us on this captivating voyage of storytelling at the crossroads of culture, design, technology and business. We're excited to collaborate with you in shaping a more compassionate world through an enriched narrative of the human experience. Experience breakthrough perspectives on human experiences and come away equipped to make enriched decisions that contribute positively to your sphere. Join us as we shape a more connected, hopeful narrative - one human story at a time.
With curated conversations and thought-provoking discussions featuring humanity's top makers and minds, prepare to have your perspective transformed. This Anthro Life delves into various facets of human society—from examining the complexities of cultural identity to understanding the influence of technology on our everyday lives.
🌍 Change Your Perspective
Explore the complexities of life in a simple and engaging way. From AI and robotics revolutionizing the nature of work to emojis changing how we communicate, we delve into the forces shaping our world. No topic is off-limits—fossil fuels and their impact on our planet, the race to find alternative energy solutions, and so much more.
🎙️ Captivating Conversations
Go beyond surface-level discussions with deep dives into fascinating topics. Dr. Adam Gamwell's interviews are thought-provoking, enlightening, and always entertaining. Carefully crafted questions ensure engaging conversations that are free from jargon, making them accessible to listeners of all backgrounds.
✨ Key Takeaways
Gain valuable insights from each episode that you can apply to your own life. Discussing wisdom gained from the edges of society, we extract impactful quotes and actionable ideas from our guests. Expand your horizons and develop a fresh perspective on the challenges we face as individuals and as a global community.
🔊 Join the Community on Substack
Subscribe to "This Anthro Life" now for a weekly dose of eye-opening conversations. Share the podcast with friends and family who crave intellectual stimulation and diverse discussions. Be a part of the movement to change how we approach design, culture, business, and technology.
Beyond offering an engaging outlook on human experiences, This Anthro Life lends its anthropological expertise to businesses, organizations, and individuals. We help them navigate challenges with effective communication techniques and innovative problem-solving strategies rooted in a nuanced understanding of human behavior and social structures. Get in touch.
Join us on this captivating voyage of storytelling at the crossroads of culture, design, technology and business. We're excited to collaborate with you in shaping a more compassionate world through an enriched narrative of the human experience. Experience breakthrough perspectives on human experiences and come away equipped to make enriched decisions that contribute positively to your sphere. Join us as we shape a more connected, hopeful narrative - one human story at a time.
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