Imagine a scene in a vibrant academic environment, where American anthropologis

Imagine a scene in a vibrant academic environment, where American anthropologists are discussing feverishly in a modern room, full of pictures and maps on the walls. They are surrounded by research materials, such as photos of different cultures and graphs showing changes over time. In contrast to the more traditional European approach, represented by old, dusty books piled in a corner, Americans are hunched over laptops and tablets, analyzing dynamic data and trends. In the center of the room, a large screen projects a timeline that unfolds in several directions, symbolizing the diverse trajectories of cultural change. Instead of a straight, predictable line, the line is flexible and branched, with arrows indicating different paths of cultural evolution. Some of the anthropologists are marking specific cultural events with colored post-its, that can be moved and rearranged as new information emerges. The anthropologists' expressions are of curiosity and determination. Ao fundo, a subtle representation of an intellectual fight can be seen in the form of silhouettes arguing heatedly, symbolizing the “treta” between the approaches. The overall environment conveys a sense of continuous movement and adaptation, reflecting the practical and dynamic approach of Americans to understanding cultural changes.