Episode 107: Daniel Whitehouse, Department of Anthropology and Sociology, SOAS

In this episode, host Francine Barchett interviewed Dr. Daniel Whitehouse, an ERSC postdoctoral fellow at the Department of Anthropology and Sociology, SOAS University of London. Dr. Whitehouse introduces the idea of "network institutions," specifically through Suan Kularb Wittayalai. Suan Kularb Wittayalai is Thailand's oldest state-administered secondary school and the alma mater to seven prime ministers. Dr. Whitehouse explains the network politics of Suan Kularb and its influence on Thailand's military, bureaucracy, commerce, and more.   Lightning Round: 3:35   Research and lecture summary: 12:30   Advice for researchers and recommendations: 38:37   Dr. Daniel Whitehouse's Top Recommendations: The Kingmaker (2019)   The music on the podcast is from "Me and Some Friends", a musical project by a group of friends at Cornell, to experiment with how the beautiful timbres of Gamelan music can meld with hypnotic guitar parts to create a contemplative and unique experience. Check them out here.    Produced by Neen Tangcharoenmonkong and Kelly Ryoo.