Justin Sisk
@justin-sisk.bsky.social
I am a cultural anthropologist, educator, academic, actor, and seeker of knowledge.
Independent time away from adults are crucial for a child’s development; however, increased urbanization and distrust in strangers hinders this. But, online video games, a space where children can problem solve and form communities, can be a way to fill that void.
#npr #knowledge #knowledgeispower
#npr #knowledge #knowledgeispower
December 21, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Independent time away from adults are crucial for a child’s development; however, increased urbanization and distrust in strangers hinders this. But, online video games, a space where children can problem solve and form communities, can be a way to fill that void.
#npr #knowledge #knowledgeispower
#npr #knowledge #knowledgeispower
My class had the opportunity to speak with the Frederick chapter of the Convenant for Unitarian Universalist Pagans. Our lovely panelists spoke with students concerning Paganism within the Unitarian Church and training the Pagan imagination.
#academia #anthropology #paganstudies #knowledgeispower
#academia #anthropology #paganstudies #knowledgeispower
November 11, 2025 at 10:21 PM
My class had the opportunity to speak with the Frederick chapter of the Convenant for Unitarian Universalist Pagans. Our lovely panelists spoke with students concerning Paganism within the Unitarian Church and training the Pagan imagination.
#academia #anthropology #paganstudies #knowledgeispower
#academia #anthropology #paganstudies #knowledgeispower
I have always thought of @neilhimself.neilgaiman.com work as anthropological through a fantastical and creative vessel. Volume three of “The Sandman” proves that without a doubt.
#thesandmancomics #dreamcountry #neilgaiman #dccomics #anthropology
#thesandmancomics #dreamcountry #neilgaiman #dccomics #anthropology
November 9, 2025 at 5:21 PM
I have always thought of @neilhimself.neilgaiman.com work as anthropological through a fantastical and creative vessel. Volume three of “The Sandman” proves that without a doubt.
#thesandmancomics #dreamcountry #neilgaiman #dccomics #anthropology
#thesandmancomics #dreamcountry #neilgaiman #dccomics #anthropology
It displays celestial beings and concepts not separate from human creation, while still holding space the opposite. Both are interlocked with one another, defining and influencing the other in an endless dance.
#thesandmancomics #bookworm #bookdragon #knowledgeispower
#thesandmancomics #bookworm #bookdragon #knowledgeispower
November 4, 2025 at 1:10 PM
It displays celestial beings and concepts not separate from human creation, while still holding space the opposite. Both are interlocked with one another, defining and influencing the other in an endless dance.
#thesandmancomics #bookworm #bookdragon #knowledgeispower
#thesandmancomics #bookworm #bookdragon #knowledgeispower
The concept that regret is not about the mistakes we make, but the vast amount of possibilities we could have chosen is a beautiful shift.
@daviddesteno.bsky.social
#howgodworks #academia #knowledgeispower #wisdom #religiousstudies
@daviddesteno.bsky.social
#howgodworks #academia #knowledgeispower #wisdom #religiousstudies
November 3, 2025 at 11:57 AM
The concept that regret is not about the mistakes we make, but the vast amount of possibilities we could have chosen is a beautiful shift.
@daviddesteno.bsky.social
#howgodworks #academia #knowledgeispower #wisdom #religiousstudies
@daviddesteno.bsky.social
#howgodworks #academia #knowledgeispower #wisdom #religiousstudies
This is a wonderfully hilarious, gorey Lovecraftian film. The trailer leads the audience to believe one thing occurs, when in fact, it is much darker. The social commentary and symbolism is placed perfectly alongside humorous jokes that will make you laugh out loud.
#horror #filmreview #horrorfan
#horror #filmreview #horrorfan
November 2, 2025 at 4:27 PM
This is a wonderfully hilarious, gorey Lovecraftian film. The trailer leads the audience to believe one thing occurs, when in fact, it is much darker. The social commentary and symbolism is placed perfectly alongside humorous jokes that will make you laugh out loud.
#horror #filmreview #horrorfan
#horror #filmreview #horrorfan
This past week, my Paganism class had the honor to hear from Sabina Magliocco, Ph.D. Dr. Magliocco spoke with students concerning new religious movements, expressing Pagan identities, and how the community has changed since the publication of their ethnography.
#neopaganism #anthropology #academia
#neopaganism #anthropology #academia
November 1, 2025 at 11:11 PM
This past week, my Paganism class had the honor to hear from Sabina Magliocco, Ph.D. Dr. Magliocco spoke with students concerning new religious movements, expressing Pagan identities, and how the community has changed since the publication of their ethnography.
#neopaganism #anthropology #academia
#neopaganism #anthropology #academia
With the completion of “The Sandman” show, I thought it was high time I read the original work. I was completely blown away; I could not tear my eyes away from the pages. This truly is something special; I cannot wait to begin volume two.
#bookworm #dccomic #thesandman #fantasyhorror #graphicnovels
#bookworm #dccomic #thesandman #fantasyhorror #graphicnovels
July 29, 2025 at 1:43 PM
With the completion of “The Sandman” show, I thought it was high time I read the original work. I was completely blown away; I could not tear my eyes away from the pages. This truly is something special; I cannot wait to begin volume two.
#bookworm #dccomic #thesandman #fantasyhorror #graphicnovels
#bookworm #dccomic #thesandman #fantasyhorror #graphicnovels
When you are gaming and one of the characters states: “Imagine a discipline where researchers devote their time to studying the customs and beliefs of people”
I see you Greedfall; thank you for the anthropological representation.
#anthropology #greedfall #gaming #culturalanthropology
I see you Greedfall; thank you for the anthropological representation.
#anthropology #greedfall #gaming #culturalanthropology
July 15, 2025 at 10:02 PM
When you are gaming and one of the characters states: “Imagine a discipline where researchers devote their time to studying the customs and beliefs of people”
I see you Greedfall; thank you for the anthropological representation.
#anthropology #greedfall #gaming #culturalanthropology
I see you Greedfall; thank you for the anthropological representation.
#anthropology #greedfall #gaming #culturalanthropology
“To live in the world without becoming aware of the meaning of the world is like wandering about a great library without touching the books”
- Manly P. Hal
#knowledgeispower #questioneverhthing #explore
- Manly P. Hal
#knowledgeispower #questioneverhthing #explore
June 29, 2025 at 5:07 PM
“To live in the world without becoming aware of the meaning of the world is like wandering about a great library without touching the books”
- Manly P. Hal
#knowledgeispower #questioneverhthing #explore
- Manly P. Hal
#knowledgeispower #questioneverhthing #explore
This is phenomenal news! I am proud to share this as a college professor and former student of this institution.
#umw #academia #knowledgeispower #makeadifference #universityofmarywashington
#umw #academia #knowledgeispower #makeadifference #universityofmarywashington
June 28, 2025 at 8:18 PM
This is phenomenal news! I am proud to share this as a college professor and former student of this institution.
#umw #academia #knowledgeispower #makeadifference #universityofmarywashington
#umw #academia #knowledgeispower #makeadifference #universityofmarywashington
As someone who researches and works with Heathen communities, this is by far the most comprehensive account of the American Heathen identity and practice I have read to date.
#neopaganism #heathenry #norsepagan #paganstudies #anthropology #culturalanthropology #knowledgeispower
#neopaganism #heathenry #norsepagan #paganstudies #anthropology #culturalanthropology #knowledgeispower
June 24, 2025 at 8:59 PM
As someone who researches and works with Heathen communities, this is by far the most comprehensive account of the American Heathen identity and practice I have read to date.
#neopaganism #heathenry #norsepagan #paganstudies #anthropology #culturalanthropology #knowledgeispower
#neopaganism #heathenry #norsepagan #paganstudies #anthropology #culturalanthropology #knowledgeispower
June 19, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The actions of this presidency are atrocious and inexcusable.
#nokings #nokingsprotest #progress #nothate
#nokings #nokingsprotest #progress #nothate
June 14, 2025 at 11:57 AM
The actions of this presidency are atrocious and inexcusable.
#nokings #nokingsprotest #progress #nothate
#nokings #nokingsprotest #progress #nothate
With summer upon us, that means that research and writing is underway. These are the recent articles that I have worked my way through; I would highly recommend them to any who are interested in Neo-Pagan space and religious identity, religious geography.
#culturalanthropology #religiousstudies
#culturalanthropology #religiousstudies
June 10, 2025 at 9:22 PM
With summer upon us, that means that research and writing is underway. These are the recent articles that I have worked my way through; I would highly recommend them to any who are interested in Neo-Pagan space and religious identity, religious geography.
#culturalanthropology #religiousstudies
#culturalanthropology #religiousstudies
After a long school year, I cannot think of a better way to spend my first day off than on set of a new film project! I cannot reveal anymore information than that at the moment, but this one will be amazing. So, keep your eyes out for future content.
#filmmaking #onset #actor #actinglife #filmactor
#filmmaking #onset #actor #actinglife #filmactor
May 31, 2025 at 4:48 PM
After a long school year, I cannot think of a better way to spend my first day off than on set of a new film project! I cannot reveal anymore information than that at the moment, but this one will be amazing. So, keep your eyes out for future content.
#filmmaking #onset #actor #actinglife #filmactor
#filmmaking #onset #actor #actinglife #filmactor
That concludes another intriguing semester at University of Mary Washington! I had the pleasure to create a new course that taught me about fostering critical thinking for cultural artifacts we interact with everyday: films.
#knowledgeispower #adjunctprofessor #culturalanthropology #filmstudies
#knowledgeispower #adjunctprofessor #culturalanthropology #filmstudies
May 6, 2025 at 9:07 PM
That concludes another intriguing semester at University of Mary Washington! I had the pleasure to create a new course that taught me about fostering critical thinking for cultural artifacts we interact with everyday: films.
#knowledgeispower #adjunctprofessor #culturalanthropology #filmstudies
#knowledgeispower #adjunctprofessor #culturalanthropology #filmstudies
My colleagues and I at University of Mary Washington had the wonderful opportunity to treat our graduating anthropology seniors to a proper send off. I am wishing nothing but the best for this year’s anthropology graduates. You all will go on to make fabulous achievements.
#anthropology #knowledge
#anthropology #knowledge
May 4, 2025 at 2:19 PM
My colleagues and I at University of Mary Washington had the wonderful opportunity to treat our graduating anthropology seniors to a proper send off. I am wishing nothing but the best for this year’s anthropology graduates. You all will go on to make fabulous achievements.
#anthropology #knowledge
#anthropology #knowledge
Adam Grant does a phenomenal job detailing the rethinking process for a milieu of topics. He also does a fabulous job incorporating psychological concepts and terms for a lay audience.
#bookworm #knowledgeispower #thinkagain #readingmatters #psychology
#bookworm #knowledgeispower #thinkagain #readingmatters #psychology
April 30, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Adam Grant does a phenomenal job detailing the rethinking process for a milieu of topics. He also does a fabulous job incorporating psychological concepts and terms for a lay audience.
#bookworm #knowledgeispower #thinkagain #readingmatters #psychology
#bookworm #knowledgeispower #thinkagain #readingmatters #psychology
It is officially on the books for the Fall semester! I will be creating and instructing a course on Paganism from an anthropological perspective. This includes, as the title suggests, exploring the various spiritualities under the umbrella of “Pagan” from antiquity to modernity.
#anthropology
#anthropology
March 14, 2025 at 12:22 AM
It is officially on the books for the Fall semester! I will be creating and instructing a course on Paganism from an anthropological perspective. This includes, as the title suggests, exploring the various spiritualities under the umbrella of “Pagan” from antiquity to modernity.
#anthropology
#anthropology
I have started my summer research a bit early this year. I will begin by reading Dr. Jennifer Snook’s ethnography concerning American Heathenism, communal solidarity, and Heathenism’s connection to political change.
#anthropology #culturalanthropology #Academia #Heathenism #NeoPaganMovement
#anthropology #culturalanthropology #Academia #Heathenism #NeoPaganMovement
March 4, 2025 at 1:08 PM
I have started my summer research a bit early this year. I will begin by reading Dr. Jennifer Snook’s ethnography concerning American Heathenism, communal solidarity, and Heathenism’s connection to political change.
#anthropology #culturalanthropology #Academia #Heathenism #NeoPaganMovement
#anthropology #culturalanthropology #Academia #Heathenism #NeoPaganMovement
With the new “executive order” regarding making English the official language of the US, we should all make the download stats for Duolingo, Babble, and other language-learning platforms soar.
#duolingo #learningalanguage #knowledge #knowledgeispower #culturematters #embracedifferences
#duolingo #learningalanguage #knowledge #knowledgeispower #culturematters #embracedifferences
March 1, 2025 at 8:48 PM
With the new “executive order” regarding making English the official language of the US, we should all make the download stats for Duolingo, Babble, and other language-learning platforms soar.
#duolingo #learningalanguage #knowledge #knowledgeispower #culturematters #embracedifferences
#duolingo #learningalanguage #knowledge #knowledgeispower #culturematters #embracedifferences
The current way in which the executive branch operates did not get here over night. Like most things, it is the product of a long historical line. It is imperative that we follow and examine that line to fully understand how we got here.
#NPR #education #educatimatters #knowledge #knowledgeispower
#NPR #education #educatimatters #knowledge #knowledgeispower
February 20, 2025 at 4:27 PM
The current way in which the executive branch operates did not get here over night. Like most things, it is the product of a long historical line. It is imperative that we follow and examine that line to fully understand how we got here.
#NPR #education #educatimatters #knowledge #knowledgeispower
#NPR #education #educatimatters #knowledge #knowledgeispower
When your student lets you borrow one their books because they want to know your thoughts. I love that I have students with a passion for reading.
#percyjackson #percyjacksonandtheolympians #thelightningthief #reading #middleschoolteacher #englishteacher #teacherlife
#percyjackson #percyjacksonandtheolympians #thelightningthief #reading #middleschoolteacher #englishteacher #teacherlife
February 16, 2025 at 7:01 PM
When your student lets you borrow one their books because they want to know your thoughts. I love that I have students with a passion for reading.
#percyjackson #percyjacksonandtheolympians #thelightningthief #reading #middleschoolteacher #englishteacher #teacherlife
#percyjackson #percyjacksonandtheolympians #thelightningthief #reading #middleschoolteacher #englishteacher #teacherlife
This is a phenomenal episode that details the tension and violence between England and the Benin Kingdom. It shows that musuem artifacts are not “just objects” but are representations of cultural and historical realities.
#anthropology #museumstudies #beninbronzes #repatriation
#anthropology #museumstudies #beninbronzes #repatriation
The Kingdom Behind Glass
Podcast Episode · Throughline · 01/30/2025 · 48m
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February 9, 2025 at 5:04 PM
This is a phenomenal episode that details the tension and violence between England and the Benin Kingdom. It shows that musuem artifacts are not “just objects” but are representations of cultural and historical realities.
#anthropology #museumstudies #beninbronzes #repatriation
#anthropology #museumstudies #beninbronzes #repatriation