Excited that "Who's Afraid of Postsocialist Theory" is now out in the world. It was inspiring to work with @liviu-chelcea.bsky.social on this one. www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1...

France allegedly covered up Nestlé's illegal treatment of "natural" Perrier water, according to some lawmakers. What does bottled water say about power and public trust? Read Oana Filip's interview with @liviu-chelcea.bsky.social‬

Looking forward to the Author Meets Readers for Silicon Valley Imperialism today at the #AAG2025 at 12:50 at 330A Level 3 Huntington Place w @muybarra.bsky.social @desireefields.bsky.social @liviu-chelcea.bsky.social, Ananya Roy, and Magie Ramirez @dukepress.bsky.social @challengeineq.bsky.social

What would a reconstructed anthropological analysis of water hospitality in a piped, urbanized, and hydraulically centralized environment look like? An #ethnography of #water, #hospitality, #infrastructure, and #restaurants in #NYC. #CurrentAnthropology www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/10.1086/...

"Employees had an ethos I describe as a psychotic perfectionism (as an academic, some may question how far I’ve moved from this particular trait). We knew we were working at one of the best restaurants in New York City (and the world). We craved the glory—and the compensation."

"Microplastics are pervasive in the food we eat, the water we drink, and the air we breathe."