https://radiolab.org/episodes/runners

1. This podcast explores why a small community within western Kenya, the Kalenjen, produces so many of the world's best runners. a. What explanations that are offered fit with those that a physical anthropologist might give? b. What explanations that are offered fit with those that a cultural anthropologist might give? c. Which explanation do the podcast hosts and guests prefer? Why? d. Which explanation(s) resonate most with you? What do you think is the balance of these contributing factors? 2. Think about the Cultural Iceberg. What relevant aspects of Kalenjin culture were visible? Which would be less visible or invisible? 3. What are some of the ethical dilemmas that might be involved in this case study? Why are these dilemmas? What is it about anthropological study that can lead researchers into these ethical areas? 4. Recall the definition of the term "ethnocentric." How might this term relate to this case study? What do anthropologists need to be aware of as they study in their field? What impact might this have on communicating results to others? 5. What are your own curiosities about this case? Create your own questions from multiple fields or subfields of anthropology related to information in the case study. Label your questions with the field or subfield of anthropology. You don't need to find the answers; your questions should show your understanding of multiple fields and subfields of anthropology.