Internet Anthropology

Internet Anthropology is a social media account that discusses pop culture phenomena and social media trends through the lens of anthropological theory on TikTok and Instagram. Carrera Kurnik, the expert behind Internet Anthropology, is a cultural anthropologist who specializes in social media trends, trend forecasting, and foresight strategy. For the past 6 years, Carrera has been working with companies like Doneger Group, Future Snoops, and sparks & honey as a futures strategist, taking an anthropological approach to tracking and predicting cultural trends. Carrera has also been interviewed by CNN as an expert in trends and culture. With an M.A. in Sociocultural Anthropology from Columbia University, Carrera’s work engages the anthropology of the future as a core research area.

Education

  • M.A. in Sociocultural Anthropology, Columbia University

Professional Achievements

  • Translates complex theory into clear, actionable insights on digital culture and trends
  • Appeared in Popular Science, Hypebeast, and ELLE magazine
  • Has spoken at future-oriented conventions like CES in Las Vegas and regularly leads workshops on foresight and futurism for students at Columbia University and the Fashion Institute of Technology

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