In Context with School for Advanced Research
Paul Ryer
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How do the present and past shape each other? Why does understanding this matter?
In Context with SAR tackles the fascinating world of scholarly research through questions like why people left Chaco Canyon or how climate change affects migration and explores them through the perspectives of three experts across anthropology, archaeology, and the humanities more broadly.
Hosted by Paul Ryer and produced by the School for Advanced Research (SAR), each episode brings together voices from the field who share real-world stories, behind-the-scenes research, and their takes on today’s challenges.
Founded in 1907, SAR is a hub for groundbreaking social science and humanities research, supporting scholars and artists through residencies, seminars, and collaborations. Based in Santa Fe, New Mexico SAR is also home to the Indian Arts Research Center, a leader in Native arts and museum practices.
Whether you’re an academic, a student, or just someone who loves a good story In Context with SAR is here to bring big ideas to life.
Join us as we connect history to today’s world—one question at a time.
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S1E6 What If the Border Story Starts With Water?
What if the real story of the border isn’t about walls at all? In this episode, we explore how rivers, irrigation projects, and trade routes have bound together and divided the U.S., Mexico, and…
S1E5 Believing In Bits
In this episode, Paul and Gabriella discuss: What Gabriella Coleman means by “sturdy knowledge” and why the concept matters in today’s epistemic crisisHow misinformation debates often rely on a…
S1E4 Social Movements and Ethics in Philosophy
In this episode, Paul, Carl, and Heidi discuss:What it feels like to live in Minneapolis amid intensified ICE and Border Patrol operations.The role of legal observers and rapid response networks in…
S1E3 What happened at Chaco Canyon?
In this episode, Paul, Barbara, Phillip, and Robert discuss: Why Chaco Canyon drew people for centuries, and why it continues to remain a powerful symbol of the ancient Southwest.What social network…
S1E2 How is AI Changing Archaeology / Anthropology / History / Native Studies?
In this episode, Paul, Maurizio, Parker, Steven, and James discuss:How AI and machine learning have changed the approach to archeological research.Understanding the paradigm shift AI brings to…
S1E1 Welcome to In Context with SAR!
Welcome to In Context with SAR!In this episode, Doug and Paul introduce In Context with SAR!How do the present and past shape each other? Why does understanding this matter?Investigating Humanity…
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In Context with School for Advanced Research has published 6 episodes since November 2025, covering topics in Courses, Education.
In Context with School for Advanced Research is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 46m.
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