State of the Human

Series produced by Stanford Storytelling Project

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SSP's hour-long radio show

Started in 2012, this series brings together stories that deepen our understanding of single, common human experiences—fighting, giving, lying, forgiveness—all drawn from the experiences and research of the Stanford community.


23 Pieces

Order by: Newest First | Oldest First
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Almost 100 years ago, a rogue geologist named Alfred Wegener proposed his theory of continental drift. It didn't matter that he was right. He was l...

Bought by WMUU-LP and CHSR-FM 97.9


  • Added: Jun 25, 2014
  • Length: 57:20
  • Purchases: 2
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This week on State of the Human, we're looking at obsessions, the helpful and the debilitating.

Bought by WMUU-LP, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, and CHSR-FM 97.9


  • Added: Jun 25, 2014
  • Length: 58:46
  • Purchases: 3
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Listening is way more than just paying attention, and this week's show explores how.

Bought by WMUU-LP, CHSR-FM 97.9, and WKCC


  • Added: Jun 25, 2014
  • Length: 58:53
  • Purchases: 3