The most important things I learned from 20 years of anthropological fieldwork

[@phuoclamhuytran3862]

Dear Micheal, I am an undergraduate in Vietnam researching about the Bahnar people. Your videos become a huge motivation for me. It is also similar sentiments and connections that I have created in the Bahnar village. I only realize that such bonds has been a part of me and my life. they have become my family. Thank you for your inspiration! I have cried everytime watching this video.

[@charlottelou6894]

"It might not be meaning we're after, it is the feeling of being alive." This is so profoundly simple, and it's beautiful. Thank you so much for your videos, Michael. They make me feel at home being a human.

[@emielrobert]

This videos means more than telling experiance. It's about relationship and learning to adapt to a new culture. Thanks Michael for sharing your experiance By the way I was around 6 years old when you came to Tumolbil.

[@rebeccaandrews8834]

Watching this as part of an anthropology uni paper im taking for an unrelated degree in a different field. I love how it shows the ways humans use relational tools to try connect with each other, it shows how connection can mean acceptance and survival which we all need to thrive as a human race. The video highlights human similarities through human connection. I weld up at the frisbee use. It acted at first as an olive branch, a peace flag, and an ice breaker and it turned into a historical artifact almost and a symbol of friendship and positive history. It served as a vehicle for communication regardless of language. Very cool.

[@samcrates6574]

KZbin algorithm finally did a thing!! I have been on a motorcycle tour for the last 2 years in preparations for a grand adventure across Africa. You, Sir, have added life to my thoughts. This is so beautiful. Giving meaning to thoughts I had forgotten. Thank you

[@hoppenbrauer17]

As always, Michael, this video is thought-provoking and deeply moving. Thank you so much for sharing all of this with us.

[@richardfraser7024]

This is amazing. As a fellow anthro, I love your vision and heart. Great.

[@PhysicsProtagonist]

I have came to this channel a dozens of times to see if Michael has posted anything or not and finally all those visits paid off. This is beautiful. thanks for sharing it Michael

[@WaynePollard]

Michael... thank you for sharing this experience and making me smile!

[@ScottWalkerScEdD]

Reminds me of my grad work in the rural mountains of northern Mexico. Not 20 years worth, only 4, but still made close connections and was so pleased at the first birthday party I was invited to. I felt welcome. A small part of the community. Great story.

[@heathermcilvaine-newsad233]

So lovely, as always. I wish I had taken video during my initial time in the field. Despite not having any video, the bonds that make us family are still strong. In fact, I am seeing my Dominican brother and sister in Boston this weekend, for the first time 30 years. I think we too will have hugs that last a long time.

[@mwesch]

That's fantastic! Hope you have a wonderful reunion!

[@zacharymiller5172]

Such a beautiful story. Truly inspirational for a young anthropologist.

[@shivashaktiyoga108]

thank you for sharing, it made me cry, laugh and delight in the beauty of life

[@williamhbuck6879]

Hi Michael. What a great thing life is. Thank you for reminding us. The stories are us. :)

[@miriamstark3339]

This is so beautiful. Thank you.

[@King_Size7]

9.52 that made me got a lump in my throat. "The bond we build can only be felt by space and time".

[@calinative1986]

Very rad piece. Your knowledge sharing is always a beautiful dream. Love the Joseph Campbell layer with your life's work.Thank you!

[@eclecticraeen]

this was so beautiful youve got my husband and i in happy tears. were an interracial couiple and hope to visit africa just like this one day. now maybe New Guinea

[@JM-qi5dm]

Beautiful!

[@TheJezcol]

Hi Michael l don't know u personally of course but thank you so much for sharing your personal journey l found it deeply moving. ❤️

[@mwesch]

Thank you!

[@PhysicsProtagonist]

Hey Michael ! Visited your channel again and rewatched your videos. Please stay connected to us and keep sharing such beautiful stories ❤. I am also a teacher here on KZbin and I rewatch your videos to remind myself of why I started this in the first place.

[@michaelcameron3645]

This is such a good video. Really cool to see the progress of your time with the villlage.

[@BraTalian]

Aerobie love! Giving thanks for this heart felt share 🙌🏽 the aerobie was introduced to me a few years ago in Central Park and it changed my life perspective ♥️

[@julie-annejefferson8863]

That is such a beautiful video. I found it quite emotional. Thank you so much for sharing your story.

[@BraTalian]

13:35 intertwined: secret to the strength of the string back: it is in fact just one string woven in on itself over and over again.

[@laurareis8668]

this is truly amazing

[@azengoose1070]

This is beautiful

[@tuantanah9076]

Made me well up a few times.

[@sebastianzimmerhackl3849]

how to visit LAZARUS ?

[@littlemaidofthemoon9978]

I am studying to become a anthropologist and i hope sooo much that i will be able to work "in the field" like that!!! Any advice for me?😭😍

[@HarrisburgMafia999]

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