This Anthro Life
This Anthro Life
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. 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. Together we can shape a more connected, hopeful narrative one human story at a time.
June 16, 2021

From Art School to Industry: Passion, Ethics, and Business Impact with Phil Surles

From Art School to Industry: Passion, Ethics, and Business Impact with Phil Surles
From Art School to Industry: Passion, Ethics, and Business Impact with Phil Surles
This Anthro Life
From Art School to Industry: Passion, Ethics, and Business Impact with Phil Surles

Phil Surles is a cultural anthropologist and consultant who focuses on branding. He works with companies to change their culture for the better and focuses on integrating anthropology into industry. From art school to anthropology to industry Phil discusses how he combined all of his passions into his consulting work. Phil, Astrid, and Adam discuss what it means to be an anthropologist working in industry and ethical issues that may arise. Phil is also working on a new platform called Mindshare where businesses can tap into the expertise of human scientists for expert interviews, consulting and more.


On today’s Episode

  • How to study anthropology with the intention of going into industry, not academia
  • To intervene or not intervene-- the anthropologists ethical dilemma
  • How anthropologists can bring their ethics and methodology to industry and change it for the better
  • What is a public intellectual and how does it relate to thought leadership and activism

Where to Find Phil Surles:

Twitter

LinkedIn

Mindshare


Episode Credits

Music (Epidemic Sounds)

Intro: Embody by Ballpoint

Outro: Tried in Fire by Ballpoint

Episode art- Sara Schmieder

Production- Sara Schmieder, Elizabeth Smyth, and Adam Gamwell

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