Ep. 402: Seeing Ourselves (State of the Human)




State of the Human show

Summary: Since the days of Narcissus and the looking pool, we've known there's a danger in seeing ourselves. There's a possibility of caring too much, or seeing something we don't want to see. But that hasn't stopped humans from trying to see more and more. A woman views her genetic profile, and learns why her tendency towards depression might be an asset. A true mirror--one that doesn't reverse your image--is deployed on Stanford students. A personality test called the Meyers Briggs profile is taken to the max. And a girl explains her point system that lets her keep track of exactly how people feel about her. Featuring Daniel Steinbock, Lone Frank, Colleen Caleshu, Hank Greely, John Nantz, and Iris Clayter. Produced by Jonah Willihnganz, Xandra Clark, Rachel Hamburg, Raj Bhandari, Christy Hartman, and Alexzandra Scully. Hosted by Xandra Clark