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Graham M. Jones is a Professor of Anthropology at MIT, affiliated with the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. He holds roles as SHASS Undergraduate Education Liaison and Margaret MacVicar Faculty Fellow. His research focuses on cultural and linguistic anthropology, particularly exploring how language and media shape knowledge and belief systems. Jones earned a BA in Literature from Reed College (1998) and a PhD in Anthropology from New York University (2007), followed by a postdoctoral fellowship at the Princeton Society of Fellows (2007-2010).
Key research areas include magic as a cultural microcosm, digital communication, and the anthropology of science. Notable works are Trade of the Tricks: Inside the Magician's Craft (2011) and Magic's Reason: An Anthropology of Analogy (2017). He investigates topics like AI ethics, online discourse, and the intersection of technology with cultural practices.
Teaching highlights include courses such as The Meaning of Life, Magic, Science, and Religion, and Teaching and Learning. Jones emphasizes hands-on ethnographic methods and has been recognized with awards like the MacVicar Fellowship (2019) and Edgerton Award (2013). His work bridges philosophical inquiry with empirical research, addressing modern challenges like misinformation and cultural diversity.
- Awards: MacVicar Fellow, Edgerton Award, Princeton Postdoctoral Fellowship
- Grants: Undisclosed institutional support for research projects
- Labs/Teams: Collaborates with MIT’s Anthropology department and interdisciplinary tech studies groups
