The Importance of Social Theory in Researching Automated Systems
A podcast interview with Melissa Cefkin on the critical importance of applying social theory when researching automated systems and complex technologies.
Bridging Two Worlds: The Intersection of Anthropology and Data Science
A podcast discussion with Nathalie Bechet on the intersection of anthropology and data science, exploring how digital methods and data visualization connect with social science research.
Leveraging Anthropological Insights in the Age of LLMs: A Call for Robust Data Management
An argument for improved data management practices in anthropology to leverage the potential of large language models and knowledge graphs for the discipline.
What is AI Anthropology?
An emerging field examining AI through anthropological methods and using AI to extend anthropological research. Three dimensions: Anthropology of AI, by AI, and for AI. Introduced by Matt Artz.
Getting Started with Schema.org for Your Personal Knowledge Graph
A practical guide to using Schema.org structured data for building a personal knowledge graph that improves discoverability and establishes authority in search engines.
The Power of Personal Knowledge Graphs for Personal Branding
An exploration of personal knowledge graphs as a tool for personal branding, discussing how structured data and semantic web technologies can increase professional visibility.
What is the Digital Turn in Business Anthropology?
A meta-paradigm shift in business anthropology driven by digital technologies, with digital anthropology overtaking design anthropology as dominant paradigm. Published by Matt Artz in JBA (2023).
Exploring the Connection Between Anthropology and Digital Marketing
A discussion on how anthropological insights inform digital marketing through understanding consumer behavior, organizational culture, and the role of qualitative research in business strategy.
The Anthropology of Emojis: How Icon-Based Communication is Transforming Language and Culture
An exploration of how emojis are transforming communication, examining the cultural and linguistic implications of icon-based language from an anthropological perspective.
What is Machine Knowing?
Moving beyond statistical pattern-matching to knowledge-grounded cultural interpretation in AI. Achieved by combining LLMs with structured anthropological knowledge. Introduced by Matt Artz.
Exploring the Impact of Digital Anthropology on Business Anthropology Practices
An analysis of digital anthropology’s growing influence on business anthropology and whether it may eventually overshadow design anthropology as the dominant subfield narrative.
Digital Literacy and Cultural Anthropology
An exploration of digital literacy through the lens of cultural anthropology, examining how digital technologies intersect with cultural practices, identity, and social dynamics.
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