How to Build a Complex Character with Anthropology
Cultural Anthropology
Recently, the editor of Anthropology News reached out to me and asked me if I would contribute an article for their fall magazine. The result was How to Build A Complex Character With Anthropology. I was really honored to be a part of AAA news since I’ve been reading and engaging with their content for a number of years.
Anthropological Inquiries: An Anthropology of Cryptocurrency with Astrid Countee
Hey all,
This was a very last minute scheduling and so I didn’t even remember to post this here in advance of the episode. But, if you want to watch the replay of my latest episode of Anthropological Inquiries you can watch everything we talked about now in replay. I really enjoyed talking to Astrid about her thoughts on Cryptocurrency as a tech anthropologist. What could anthropology possibly have to say about Crypto? Find out!
Anthropology in 10 or Less: Religion Part 3: What Kinds of Religions Are There? Is Live on YouTube
Our latest entry in Anthropology or 10 or Less is Live on YouTube.
Check it out!
Anthropology in 10: Religion Part 2 The Limits of Rationalism in Studying Religion
Our second part in our series on religion looks at the problem of applying rationalism when studying religion. More episodes on religion coming real soon!
Anthropology for Writers: My Interview On The Creative Penn Podcast
Recently I sat down with the very wonderful Joanna Penn on her podcast, The Creative Penn. Her podcast has more than 500 episodes on just about everything you can think of when it comes to writing and she’s also a very well published author. Definitely check out her podcast and her books.
Check out my interview here! Build Better Worlds: Anthropology for Writers
I Did a Ted Talk on Anthropology, Worldbuilding and Why Diversity Matters
On September 10th 2021, I was fortunate enough to be selected to do a Ted Talk. You can watch it at the video below.
Anthropology in 10 or Less: Race as a Technology of Power
Another episode just went live on YouTube! Check out this final episode on the history and structure of race and racism. Don’t forget to support this series by visiting our Patreon page, or checking out Michael’s author page.
Anthropology in 10 or Less: 112: Understanding Diversity and the 3C’s
Episode 112 of Anthropology in 10 or Less is now live on YouTube! In this episode we explore how to understand difference using Context, Conditions, and Choices.
Live on YouTube! Build Better Worlds Chapter Reading and Q&A with Kyra Wellstrom and Michael Kilman
Good morning everyone,
Today, Kyra Wellstrom and I go live to read a sample chapter from our worldbuilding book and answer worldbuilding questions on YouTube at 11am MST. You can find the stream at https://youtu.be/QS3Yse-rv3g
The discussion will be recorded so if you miss it don’t fret! You will be able to find it at the same link. But if you can come live, we’d love to field your questions about worldbuilding and anthropology.
See you soon!
Build Better Worlds: An Introduction to Anthropology for Game Designers, Fiction Writers, and Filmmakers, Is Now Live on Amazon!
I am so incredibly happy to announce that as of this morning, our new book, Build Better Worlds: An Introduction to Anthropology for Game Designers, Fiction Writers and Filmmakers is now available for purchase on Amazon. Next week the first paperback copies will also come available.
This book is a product of a solid year of work with my amazing co-author Kyra Wellstrom. While my specialty is cultural anthropology, hers is biological anthropology giving the book a well rounded approach from both directions of the field. In many ways this book is an introduction to anthropology that you might take in a college course, but with a twist, it contains tips and ideas for building fictional world and lots of references to other pieces of fiction. We created this book to be a tool kit for creatives so that they can seriously consider real world cultural systems as they construct the world of their imagination.
In many ways this book was inspired by my several posts on Worldbuilding. This book is a much more expansive treatise on elements of real world and cultures. I hope those of you out there looking for a deep dive into cultures to improve your own work find this volume useful. Best of luck on all your projects!
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