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AnthroPuzzled

AnthroPuzzled

Released: 2026-05-01
© 2024
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46 Episodes
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46 Episodes
Audio
Listen on Apple Podcasts
Released: 2026-05-01
© 2024
Most Recent Episode
Anthropology Meets Math w/ Stephen Paff

Anthropology Meets Math w/ Stephen Paff

     On the latest episode of AnthroPuzzled, we sit down with data scientist and entrepreneur Stephen Paff who blends anthropology, math, and machine learning to understand people through data.     With a background in both anthropology and mat
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On the latest episode of AnthroPuzzled, we sit down with data scientist and entrepreneur Stephen Paff who blends anthropology, math, and machine learning to understand people through data.
    With a background in both anthropology and mathematics, he approaches data science as a social science at its core, using technical tools to answer questions about human behavior, decision-making, and culture. His work spans high-stakes environments, from analyzing data during COVID-19 in a New York hospital system to leading large-scale insights work at Google.
    Now, as the founder of Idea Corner LLC, he applies a bottom-up, anthropological approach to building products, focusing on what people actually need rather than forcing top-down solutions. He also breaks down misconceptions about math and programming, emphasizing that these are learnable skills and encouraging students to explore data science in accessible ways before committing to advanced degrees.
     Listen now to explore how anthropology is reshaping data science, and why understanding people is at the center of it all.
Episode ID: 1000765547706
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Release Date: 01/05/2026, 16:31:00

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AnthroPuzzled is designed with the goal to help recent graduates and curious minds discover the exciting opportunities that a degree in anthropology can offer, even in the most unlikely of places. Each episode, we'll sit down with professionals from all four branches of anthropology—cultural, biological, linguistic, and archaeological—as they share their stories of how they carved out unique and fulfilling careers. We'll hear firsthand how they apply their anthropological training in surprising ways, whether they're working in corporate environments, non-profits, education, or even creative industries. Let's embark on this journey together and uncover the endless possibilities that await you in the world of anthropology. Tune in, get inspired, and start piecing together your own career puzzle.

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