This Anthro Life

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Disrupting Venture Capital and Government for Global Good
April 10, 2024

Disrupting Venture Capital and Government for Global Good

In this enlightening episode of This Anthro Life, inspired by "Venture Meets Mission," we engage with author Gupta to unravel the transformative potential of entrepreneurship. Gupta advocates for a nonlinear career path, urg…
Reimagining Career Trajectories: Insights from Anthropology, UX, and the Written Word
April 3, 2024

Reimagining Career Trajectories: Insights from Anthropology, UX, and the Written Word

In this insightful episode of career anthropology, we speak with Amy Goldmacher and Amy Santee, professionals who seamlessly blended anthropology into their careers. Amy Goldmacher shares her journey from UX research to care…
The Anthro Poet: How Adrie Kusserow Weaves Stories with Science
March 27, 2024

The Anthro Poet: How Adrie Kusserow Weaves Stories with Science

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 transf…
The Ethics of Influence and Conversation with Michael Reddington
March 20, 2024

The Ethics of Influence and Conversation with Michael Reddington

In this insightful episode of This Anthro Life, we delve into the intricate dynamics of communication, emphasizing the pivotal role of context. Drawing from his expertise in forensic interviewing, he illuminates how decoding…
An Anthropologist's Perspective on Nonviolent Communication Through Art of Listening
March 14, 2024

An Anthropologist's Perspective on Nonviolent Communication Through Art of Listening

In this compelling episode of This Anthro Life, the discussion delves into the multifaceted world of anthropology, academia, and personal development. Nethra Samarawickrema shares her perspective on topics ranging from the o…
Investigating Superorganisms and The Collective Intelligence of Humans
March 7, 2024

Investigating Superorganisms and The Collective Intelligence of Humans

In this episode, we engage in a thought-provoking conversation with Byron Reese about the concept of superorganisms. Reese draws parallels between the structure and behavior of bees in a hive and the potential for humanity t…
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About the Host

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Dr. Adam Gamwell

host, executive producer

Dr. Adam Gamwell is a cultural and design anthropologist, an award-winning media creator, and a recognized expert in storytelling. With a diverse background that includes working with startups, nonprofits, cultural organizations, and Fortune 1000 companies, Adam specializes in applied strategy, experience design, human insights, and storytelling. His unique approach combines experiential research—such as working among Peruvian quinoa farmers to tackle climate change—with cutting-edge tools and methods like Artificial Intelligence (AI), emergent innovation and trends foresights. His expertise in leveraging big data and digital tools, alongside traditional ethnography, enables him to align human needs with business goals effectively, ensuring projects resonate on a deeply human level.

Adam's passion for bringing the power of the social sciences to business and society has led him to co-found a Social Impact Storytelling collaborative, Anthrocurious, that empowers organizations and individuals understand their audiences and create community and change through storytelling. Adam holds an MA and PhD in cultural anthropology from Brandeis University. He speaks Spanish and Portuguese.

In his own words: Fundamentally I'm a storyteller driven to make our world a more friendly, humane, and sane place. Through and beyond podcasting, I help businesses, organizations, and individuals understand the problems they face, create clarity and communication in the face of complexity, and make good things with good people to solve those problems. Because the right… Read More

Reviews

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 A…"

Bona and Team Capsho | July 14, 2023

Engaging

"This podcast is awesome! There are so many insightful lessons from different experts, all led by Adam Gamwell's entertaining interviewing approach. You'll fall in love with this Anthro Life right awa…"

Adarcus | Aug. 17, 2022

An inspiration!

"This Anthro Life has been a big inspiration for my studies over the last two years. Now, I'm stepping into the field hoping to put Anthropology to practice myself and it great to continue listening t…"

Harmen Pelders | May 19, 2021

Engaging and insightful

"I love this podcast. It helps keep me engaged with Anthropology in a way that is consumable, insightful, and illuminating. I love starting my day listening in as I learn more about the world around m…"

Aurorii | April 8, 2021

Required listening for anthro students

"Fantastic dialogue across all topics and substances. Learned more from this podcast than I did during my B.A. years. Makes me want to return to academia for a Masters in Anthropology."

Taraya | Feb. 8, 2021
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