Professor Forte describes the wasteland of social media
Professor Maximilian Forte provides a brilliant analysis of social media & us. It’s a sad picture.
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A anthropologist explains what happened to the American Empire
Summary: Anthropologist Maximilian Forte explains the dynamics of our mad (and unprofitable) empire, why we love it, and its eventual end. The history of American imperialism. Click to enlarge. What Happened to the American Empire? By Maximilian C. Forte From Zero Anthropology, 11 January 2018. Reposted with his generous permission. Has anything out of the ordinary happened to …
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An anthropologist explains white privilege: what it is & does
Summary: Anthropologist Maximilian Forte explains white privilege, one of the hot button issues of today’s America. The concept has swept America. Where did it come from? Is it helping or hurting America? “Privilege: White, American, or Imperial?“ By Maximilian C. Forte From Zero Anthropology, 7 January 2018. Reposted with his generous permission. To the extent that “white privilege” …
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An anthropologist explains the secret behind Islamophobia
Summary: Anthropologist Maximilian Forte explains the hidden and complex purposes of the campaign against Islamophobia. It’s one of his best columns, loaded with insights about America. “How to Make Extremism Mainstream and Fake a Debate about Islamophobia“ By Maximilian C. Forte From Zero Anthropology, 6 June 2017. Reposted with his generous permission. Questions about one …
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A anthropologist reminds us of our dark deeds in Panama 27 years ago
Summary: The 2016 election overflowed with self-congratulatory speeches about American exceptionalism (the world is lucky to have us). Here Maximilian Forte, professor of anthropology, applies facts about history to treat these delusions. We should listen to him. A clearer perspective on ourselves would make America a stronger nation. Remembering 1989 Panama can make us less …
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