What is digital anthropology? In an ongoing blog series, VINAYA's in-house anthropologist Sammi demonstrates through exploring different questions and ideas. Here, Sammi puts herself in the shoes of the device that within a single generation has gone from being unknown, to being a paramount object for modern life on which we all depend.
Read MoreWhat is digital anthropology? In an ongoing blog series, VINAYA's in-house anthropologist Sammi demonstrates through exploring different questions and ideas. Here, she explores how a more optimistic view of the merging of humans and technology.
Read MoreLast summer, while writing my Master’s dissertation on mindfulness and technology, I took part in VINAYA's three-day digital detox retreat in the Agafay Desert in Morocco. In honour of National Unplug Day, which takes place this weekend from March 4th to 5th, I’ve decided to open up my fieldnotes to share my experience of extreme, temporary disconnection.
Read MoreIn light of our Lab's recent research into how technology affects modern relationships, our in-house anthropologist felt inspired to turn the lens inward to her own relationship...
Read MoreWhat is digital anthropology? In a series of blog posts, our in-house digital anthropologist Samantha demonstrates through posing a series of question. Here, she explores the question: where does the self live and what part does technology play in this?
Read MoreThere's nothing quite as fruitful as a matter of debate. Here, an anonymous blogger, Reverer, shares his 'unbiased' thoughts sparked after reading words by our in-house digital anthropologist, Samantha.
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