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Google Trends chart — worldwide searches for ‘anthropology’ over 2004–2026, with a sharp peak in early 2026 Essay · 18 May 2026

Why everyone is googling “anthropology” again

In February 2026, worldwide Google searches for anthropology hit a 22-year peak. The line for AI anthropology registered for the first time. Three words, three trajectories — and the case for an AI Anthropologist.

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