Our Blog
Our blog is where we think out loud about joy, culture, and what it means to live well across human societies. From short essays and reading notes to interviews and observations, each post explores the anthropology of joy in an accessible, conversational register. We publish on Substack, where you can read our latest writing, browse the archive, and subscribe to receive new posts directly to your inbox.
The Art of Joyful Research in Difficult Times
How might research on joy contribute to healing across borders?
Why I Study the Elements of Joy
An invocation to research in relation, reciprocity, repair.
Welcome to AnthropoloJOY!
Cross-cultural approaches to cultivating joy in times in and beyond crisis