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The Delightful Experience of Collective Effervescence

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Kimberly Williams, daughter of Reverend Cecil Williams, and Mayor London Breed dance and sing to memorialize Cecil Williams at Glide Memorial Church in San Francisco on Sunday, May 12, 2024. Williams passed away last month at the age of 94, and was widely known as a champion of LGBTQ rights and racial equality.

Airdate: Wednesday, December 31 at 9 AM

Singing along with the crowd at a concert. Cheering together at a sports game. Laughing with the audience at a funny moment in a movie. Even getting work done in a busy cafe or library. These are moments when you might experience what has been called collective effervescence, a feeling of social unity that comes from a shared moment. As the year draws to a close, we want to celebrate the uniquely human moments that people share together. Tell us about a recent moment of collective effervescence that you’ve experienced.

Guests:

Shira Gabriel, psychology professor, University at Buffalo

DJ D Sharp, official DJ for the Golden State Warriors

Zoe Ellis, director of music ministries, GLIDE memorial church

Bryan Steele, communications director, Golden Gate Triathalon Club

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