Tag: anthropology
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The one where I extol the virtues of anthropology
Is anthropology useful? This question usually happens right before a person admits they know next to nothing about the science in question. (Which, I should say, leaves us with a far deeper and more concerning question, to whit – are we in fact unable to consider things we know little about as useful? Is that…
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CES 2021 – Key Impressions
The CES 2021 (all virtual) is here, and for tech enthusiasts, those working in the relevant industries and anyone observing the changes in social identity of companies and businesses, it is an experience worth the wait and the worry that no doubt hung in the air until it launched. For those who are unfamiliar with…
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The Forbes Power Women’s Summit – key takes and impressions
There are few events that are not, in some way, about power. If, socially, power is about being able to be seen and heard, to assert one’s presence and knowledge, then, in a way, every event, summit and conference empower us to do this in our own sphere… but few events attempt to look at…
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Is regular Zooming a waste of time?
By now, most companies have gotten used to working remote. And regular company or group Zooms have become a part of our routine. They help us keep up with each other’s work, keep up our team bonds and can make us feel less isolated, especially if we live alone.But is regular Zoom (or Facetime of…
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De-escalating client issues : how to work with less than an optimal situation
No work with clients – and other humans in generally – is just sunshine. There will be bad days, misunderstandings, cultural and social differences, and above all, people who expect especially a different or new employee on the job to magically transform into the person they are used to working with.This is neither fair nor…