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James Suzman
Anthropologist
Dr. James Suzman a PhD an anthropologist specializing in the Khoisan peoples of southern Africa. A former Smuts Fellow in African Studies at the University of Cambridge, he is now the director of Anthropos Ltd., a think-tank that applies anthropological methods to solving contemporary social and economic problems. Dr. Suzman's latest book is Work: A Deep History, from the Stone Age to the Age of Robots.
25 min
The history of work: 3 experts debunk common myths
“It’s remarkable how weak the correlation between success and intelligence is.” Here’s what skills do matter, from 3 business experts.
8 min
What today’s hunter-gatherers can teach us about modern life
James Suzman lived with a tribe of hunter-gatherers to witness how an ancient culture survives one of the most brutal climates on Earth. His learnings may surprise you.
9 min
How did we end up here? Anthropologist explains how work has shaped society
From hunter-gatherers to the American Dream: This is how humanity’s definition of “work” has developed over time.
8 min
Anthropologist debunks Darwin’s most abused idea
He lived with a tribe of hunter-gatherers to witness how an ancient culture survives one of the most brutal climates on Earth. His learnings may surprise you.
6 min
Why so many people work “bullshit jobs”
Experts say we should only be working 15 hours per week, so why are some working 80?