I don't think they were necessarily being literal, I think they meant more, "with the mindset of an anthropologist". You don't have to be an anthropologist or s

I don't think they were necessarily being literal, I think they meant more, "with the mindset of an anthropologist". You don't have to be an anthropologist or submit work to a journal to approach a situation with an open mind and the goal of understanding without passing judgement. But if you're looking to understand what makes a culture tick, they're probably the people to look to for techniques and inspiration.