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[–] Semi_Hemi_Demigod@lemmy.world 51 points 4 months ago (2 children)

The reason anthropologists are anarchists is because they know how humans invented the state

[–] fossilesque@lemmy.dbzer0.com 16 points 4 months ago

Every good archaeologist and anthropologist is a bit of an anarchist.

[–] i_dont_want_to@lemmy.blahaj.zone 16 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I knew a fellow that studied anthropology in college. Got a high paying job figuring out how to deny insurance payments to people.

Not to take away from your point, but I do wonder how the hell he got there.

[–] Semi_Hemi_Demigod@lemmy.world 14 points 4 months ago

I was paraphrasing David Graeber, but your friend just reinforces my assertion that people are, in fact, the absolute worst.

[–] will_a113@lemm.ee 30 points 4 months ago (2 children)

Someone’s been reading Dave Graeber again

[–] fossilesque@lemmy.dbzer0.com 21 points 4 months ago

Listen, he can have all the citations he wants.

[–] lugal@sopuli.xyz 12 points 4 months ago

Someone forgot to mention Wengrow again

[–] lugal@sopuli.xyz 2 points 4 months ago (1 children)

What are your thoughts on Peter Gelderloos's Worshiping Power? I think it's similar to The Dawn and Debt but still a different perspective

[–] fossilesque@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 4 months ago

Haven't gotten to it yet, but I read the first few pages and it looks interesting. Going to use this for something tomorrow to save me from STEM duties. Thanks. :)