The Grind

I've been very focused on work recently, putting in a lot of time and effort. As a result, I haven't had much time to read or think about anthropology, although I have been working hard on my Indonesian language skills. Nevertheless, this morning I listened to a podcast in which Colin Renfrew (of PIE Anatolian Urmheit fame -- or infamy) was interviewed. It reminded me why I find anthropology so fascinating. Renfrew mostly discussed ideas related to his most recent book, Prehistory: The Making of the Human Mind. Human technological and social progress during the last 12,000 years greatly exceeded progress during the previous 100,000 years (agriculture, the wheel, writing, etc.). Why? Renfrew has some ideas. I would write more, but I have some work to focus on...

Papua Archaeology

An interesting article in Indonesian that will interest my family and others who speak Bahasa. An official in New Guinea discusses the tourism potential of Papuan archaeological sites.

http://oase.kompas.com/read/xml/2009/05/14/01403941/Situs.Arkeologi.Dapat.Menjadi.Wisata.Sejarah

Game theory presentation at BarCamp LA 7

At BarCamp LA 7 earlier today I gave an informal introduction to game theory. I have put my slides on my web page. I also delve into Rawls' A Theory of Justice.

PDF
http://www.michaelholtonprice.com/GameTheoryMeanderings.pdf

PPT
http://www.michaelholtonprice.com/GameTheoryMeanderings.ppt