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  • Chris Toumey (1949-2022)

    Chris Toumey (1949-2022)

    Chris Robinson has just told me the sad news that Chris Toumey (a cultural anthropologist who worked at the University of South Carolina) has died very suddenly. Chris was a kindred spirit and a fantastic science communicator. So, instead of writing an obituary, I’ll tell you a little personal story about engagement, energy, enthusiasm and…

  • Is STS trivial? Chris Toumey reflects on writing a book about nanotech and the humanities

    Is STS trivial? Chris Toumey reflects on writing a book about nanotech and the humanities

    This is a guest post by Chris Toumey, a cultural anthropologist who has observed and studied developments in nanotechnology for many years. Chris and I have known each other for a long time, and his work and words have always inspired me. He has just published a book entitled Nanotech and the Humanities: An Anthropologist…