Ethnography between Science and Fiction: The Case of Crisolation - Book Talk by Dan Podjed 26.8.

Anthropologists and social scientists frequently face the challenge of presenting their field findings effectively. Questions about truthfulness, anonymization of informants, and the incorporation of fiction and speculation into ethnographic texts are central to this process. Dan Podjed's talk will delve into these issues, drawing from his current book project, Crisolation. This project includes two volumes: a scientific monograph on the emergence of a condition termed "crisolation," where ongoing crises intersect with various forms of isolation, and a dystopian novel portraying a group of individuals living in a multi-apartment building, isolated and facing screens. Podjed will discuss how this "science fiction" hybrid approach can provide fresh perspectives on reality and new possibilities for ethnographers in writing and presenting their findings.

The event is organized by the project lead by Professor Minna Ruckenstein (University of Helsinki). 

Dan Podjed

Dan Podjed, PhD, is a Senior Research Fellow at the , an Associate Professor at the , and a Field Expert at the at the University of Ljubljana. Podjed is the founder and Executive Advisor of the and initiated the international event "Why the World Needs Anthropologists." Podjed's research focuses on isolation, human-technology interactions, sustainable lifestyles, and the epistemology of everyday life. His latest book project, Crisolation, has gained significant acclaim in Slovenia, resonating with both academic and general audiences.