What does it mean to be an applied anthropologist when AI redefines research itself? This roundtable explores how our practices have shifted, what futures we anticipate, and which strategies have bolstered our continued value—and employment. Designed for practicing and aspiring experience designers (e.g., UX, CX, IX, Service Design) and beyond, we invite reflection on how anthropological perspectives can remain vital, resilient, and inventive in a world where algorithms increasingly mediate human experience.
The Evolving Anthropologist: Staying Human In An Automated World
March 21, 2026