Dr Marranci's anthropology channel Podcast
1) The Middle East conflict: a difficult case of schismogenesis?
In this episode I discuss the lack of progress in the Middle East peace process and the reasons for which, if what Gregory Bateson called schismogenesis is not addressed, there is very few hope that t...Show More
2) Debating Multiculturalism-episode 1
This is a series of episodes that will debate whether multiculturalism has failed or not in both Europe and Southeast Asia
3) The hidden pharmaceutical business of war
This episode discusses one aspect of contemporary war which has been often been overlooked by both academics and journalists: the case of the pharmaceutical industry and its expansion during the Afgha...Show More
4) The Libya revolt, tribal segmentation and difficult future
In this episode I discuss the Libyan revolt and the, not so often highlighted, extreme tribal segmentation within the region. In which way will such divisions among tribes and clans may affect the fu...Show More
5) Terrorism, mental health, and cultural essentialism
The episode, starting from Anders Breivik's act of terrorism, discusses the different perceptions of perpetrators of terrorism and the reasons behind them.
6) From curry to kebab: symbol wars and the danger of social fears
Starting from a specific example in Singapore and through a comparative approach with Europe, this podcast tries to explain the hidden consequences of what may appear to be a simple cultural defense w...Show More
7) Introduction
This is an introduction about me and my future phonecasts