Throughout Homo sapiens’ rich history, our species has evolved to become deeply social animals. For instance, the first hunter-gatherers lived in bands, allowing their members to depend on each other for food and resources. Similarly, our most basic unit of community—the family—reflects our ability to develop deep relationships that often last us a lifetime. The unique social aspect of the…
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How COVID-19 is affecting the BLM movement: An intersection of public health and racial justice
In the last few weeks, we have seen a tremendous increase in awareness about racial inequality in America. Fortunately, progress is occurring at an accelerating pace thanks to the tireless efforts of protesters and activists. Because of our country’s history, protesting is deeply symbolic of our core American identity, as it represents our defiance towards injustice and wrongdoing. Now more…
Announcing our new app to combat the spread of COVID-19!
Millions of people have been infected by COVID-19, and tens of thousands have lost their lives. To combat its spread, we all must take informed decisions to protect ourselves at every level. At Anthro Analyst, we believe the best way to contain the virus is by spreading awareness about the virus and educating others on what precautions to take. While…
How social distancing affects a social species: A survey-based study of high school students
Public health experts have concluded that coronavirus is one of the greatest threats of this century. In the last month, our cities have transformed from busy hubs of commerce and activity into ghost towns. It’s clear that the world will be impacted by this pandemic for many years to come. Yet, paralleling the havoc outside, this chaos has impacted our…