Damián Blasi

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...

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....

Over the next year I’ll be planning, reading, and thinking, with the goal of doing something bold and meaningful with this unique opportunity. Kudos to the @schmidtsciences.bsky.social team and Eric and Wendy Schmidt for this once-in-a-lifetime shot at making a difference! (3/3)

Above all, I’m deeply grateful to all those who supported my unusual path without expecting anything in return: I will do my best to honor your selflessness. (2/3)

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...

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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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

advancing my research on the past, present, and future of linguistic diversity. If this wasn’t enough - I get to be part of an amazing cohort of giants I’m already learning from. Check out their world-class work here: news.nationalgeographic.org/the-national... (2/2)

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

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!