Damián Blasi
@damianblasi.bsky.social
I research linguistic diversity over the last 12,000 years, seeking explanations in the minds, behaviors, and cultures of humans, and its practical consequences for our species
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Excited to finally have this article out with @robingnelson.blacksky.app. Although we have nominally centered populations as our unit of evolutionary analysis in biological anthropology, we have no coherent understanding of what a population is. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10....
The Population Problem: Biological Anthropology and the Many Definitions of a Population
Objectives With a focus on variability, biological anthropology has nominally centered the population as a key unit of analysis and node of evolutionary change. In this paper, we examine constructio...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
October 23, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Excited to finally have this article out with @robingnelson.blacksky.app. Although we have nominally centered populations as our unit of evolutionary analysis in biological anthropology, we have no coherent understanding of what a population is. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10....
It is my joy and absolute honor to be among this year’s @schmidtsciences.bsky.social Polymaths!
I feel a mix of relief — a temporary break from the mono-disciplinary grind of academia — and child-like wonder for the science this award will unlock. (1/3)
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I feel a mix of relief — a temporary break from the mono-disciplinary grind of academia — and child-like wonder for the science this award will unlock. (1/3)
www.schmidtsciences.org/eight-scient...
Eight Scientists Named 2025 Schmidt Polymaths to Tackle Breakthroughs in New Disciplines - Schmidt Sciences
Schmidt Sciences announces next cohort of early-to mid- career scientists to each receive up to $2.5 million to pursue novel research. Media Contact: Carlie Wiener, cwiener@schmidtsciences.org NEW YOR...
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September 18, 2025 at 2:37 PM
It is my joy and absolute honor to be among this year’s @schmidtsciences.bsky.social Polymaths!
I feel a mix of relief — a temporary break from the mono-disciplinary grind of academia — and child-like wonder for the science this award will unlock. (1/3)
www.schmidtsciences.org/eight-scient...
I feel a mix of relief — a temporary break from the mono-disciplinary grind of academia — and child-like wonder for the science this award will unlock. (1/3)
www.schmidtsciences.org/eight-scient...
It’s an incredible honor to receive this year’s National Geographic Society's Wayfinder Award presented by Kia. I grew up feeding my imagination and wanderlust with the work by National Geographic Explorers, and it feels a true responsibility being among their ranks now (1/2)
The National Geographic Society Honors 15 Visionaries: Meet the Recipients of the 2025 Wayfinder Award Presented by Kia
Celebrating 15 Explorers transforming how we understand nature, culture and the future of our planet
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June 5, 2025 at 9:07 PM
It’s an incredible honor to receive this year’s National Geographic Society's Wayfinder Award presented by Kia. I grew up feeding my imagination and wanderlust with the work by National Geographic Explorers, and it feels a true responsibility being among their ranks now (1/2)
Had a great time chatting with @bjkspod.bsky.social on a range of topics around linguistic diversity and my academic path. Go check his podcast!
New episode!
I talked to @damianblasi.bsky.social about his recent paper 'Over-reliance on English hinders cognitive science', linguistic diversity, how to study languages you don't speak, why New Guinea is so diverse, Damian's career trajectory, & much more.
Thanks Damian for being a guest!
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I talked to @damianblasi.bsky.social about his recent paper 'Over-reliance on English hinders cognitive science', linguistic diversity, how to study languages you don't speak, why New Guinea is so diverse, Damian's career trajectory, & much more.
Thanks Damian for being a guest!
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March 13, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Had a great time chatting with @bjkspod.bsky.social on a range of topics around linguistic diversity and my academic path. Go check his podcast!