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The best of all possible podcasts, Leibniz would say. Putting big ideas in dialogue with the everyday, Overthink offers accessible and fresh takes on philosophy from enthusiastic experts.Themes and summary (AI-generated based on podcaster-provided show and episode descriptions):
➤ Philosophy • Everyday life • Social issues • Identity • AI and technology • Ethics • Society and culture • History of ideas • Politics • Psychology • Literature • InterviewsThis podcast, titled "Overthink," explores a wide array of philosophical topics and engages them in dialogue with everyday life. Hosted by professors Ellie Anderson and David M. Peña-Guzmán, the show delves into complex philosophical ideas, offering fresh insights that are accessible to a broad audience. The episodes encompass a variety of subjects, including technology, identity, societal constructs, emotions, and more.
A recurring theme in the podcast is the intersection of philosophy with contemporary issues. Episodes discuss how philosophical concepts can be applied to understand and critique current phenomena, such as AI, social movements, and cultural trends. The hosts frequently explore the ethical and societal implications of modern technologies and lifestyles, often questioning prevailing norms and beliefs.
The podcast also examines human emotions and interpersonal relationships through a philosophical lens. Topics such as love, friendship, limerence, and breakup are investigated not only for their personal dimensions but also for their broader philosophical significance.
Another notable theme is the critique of societal structures and norms, ranging from gender roles and racial identity to economic systems and environmental concerns. The podcast frequently challenges listeners to reconsider conventional wisdom and reflect on foundational ideas concerning identity, power, and justice.
Additionally, the series occasionally turns inward to reflect on the process of philosophical inquiry itself, considering the merits and challenges of overthinking as a cognitive and cultural practice. Overall, "Overthink" promises a thought-provoking exploration of philosophy's relevance to both individual experience and collective societal challenges.
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Togetherness with Dan Zahavi2025-Nov-04 58 minutes |
AI Chatbots2025-Oct-28 58 minutes |
Limerence2025-Oct-21 59 minutes |
Degrowth2025-Oct-14 56 minutes |
Natality with Jennifer Banks2025-Oct-07 52 minutes |
Femininity2025-Sep-30 59 minutes |
Masculinity2025-Sep-23 58 minutes |
Neighbors2025-Sep-16 59 minutes |
Black Women's Magic with Lindsey Stewart2025-Sep-09 54 minutes |
Post-Truth2025-Aug-26 59 minutes |
Burnout2025-Aug-12 59 minutes |
Travel2025-Jul-29 58 minutes |
Weirdness with Eric Schwitzgebel2025-Jul-15 56 minutes |
Air2025-Jul-01 54 minutes |
Earth2025-Jun-17 42 minutes |
Water2025-Jun-03 53 minutes |
Fire2025-May-20 53 minutes |
Discretion with Barry Lam2025-May-06 51 minutes |
Cleanliness2025-Apr-22 55 minutes |
Oligarchy2025-Apr-08 54 minutes |
Ecstasy2025-Mar-25 57 minutes |
Trans Identity with Talia Mae Bettcher2025-Mar-11 53 minutes |
Intuition2025-Feb-25 54 minutes |
Breakups2025-Feb-11 58 minutes |
Writing2025-Jan-28 59 minutes |
Dark Moods with Mariana Alessandri2025-Jan-14 57 minutes |
Disagreement2024-Dec-31 59 minutes |
Driving2024-Dec-17 58 minutes |
Comfort2024-Dec-03 53 minutes |
Black Consciousness with Lewis Gordon2024-Nov-19 60 minutes |
Extinction2024-Nov-05 58 minutes |
Hope2024-Oct-22 58 minutes |
Friendship2024-Oct-08 59 minutes |
Awkwardness with Alexandra Plakias2024-Sep-24 55 minutes |
Hyperreality2024-Sep-10 59 minutes |
Envy2024-Aug-27 54 minutes |
Intensity2024-Aug-13 58 minutes |
Predictive Brain with Andy Clark2024-Jul-30 55 minutes |
Success2024-Jul-16 58 minutes |
Organisms2024-Jul-02 48 minutes |
Fun2024-Jun-18 58 minutes |
Civil Disobedience with Noëlle McAfee2024-Jun-04 53 minutes |
Reading2024-May-21 59 minutes |
Laziness2024-May-07 58 minutes |
Mixed-Race Identity2024-Apr-23 59 minutes |
AI Safety with Shazeda Ahmed2024-Apr-09 57 minutes |
Overthinking2024-Mar-26 59 minutes |
Zombies2024-Mar-12 59 minutes |
Reputation2024-Feb-27 59 minutes |
Cities2024-Feb-13 62 minutes |
Fatphobia with Kate Manne2024-Jan-30 59 minutes |
Biohacking2024-Jan-16 59 minutes |
Debt2024-Jan-02 53 minutes |
Pity2023-Dec-19 58 minutes |
Non-Monogamous Love with Justin L. Clardy2023-Dec-05 59 minutes |
Mommy Issues2023-Nov-21 58 minutes |
Daddy Issues2023-Nov-07 58 minutes |
Psychedelics2023-Oct-24 59 minutes |
Food with Shanti Chu2023-Oct-10 55 minutes |
Authenticity2023-Sep-26 59 minutes |
World2023-Sep-12 56 minutes |
Sexual Consent2023-Aug-29 59 minutes |
Standpoint Epistemology with Briana Toole2023-Aug-15 60 minutes |
Exercise2023-Aug-01 56 minutes |
Regret2023-Jul-18 54 minutes |
Fashion2023-Jul-04 53 minutes |
Art and AI with Raphaël Millière2023-Jun-20 59 minutes |
Intellectuals2023-Jun-06 53 minutes |
Boredom2023-May-23 58 minutes |
Orgasm2023-May-09 50 minutes |
Bad Movies with Matthew Strohl2023-Apr-25 51 minutes |
Silence2023-Apr-11 56 minutes |
Lived Experience2023-Mar-28 58 minutes |
Cultural Appropriation2023-Mar-14 59 minutes |
Why Live? with Céline Leboeuf2023-Feb-28 59 minutes |
Emotional Labor2023-Feb-14 59 minutes |
FOMO (Fear of Missing Out)2023-Jan-31 60 minutes |
Animal Justice with Martha Nussbaum2023-Jan-17 59 minutes |
Heroes2023-Jan-03 58 minutes |
Taste2022-Dec-20 52 minutes |
Smell with Benjamin Young2022-Dec-06 59 minutes |
Hearing2022-Nov-22 59 minutes |
Vision2022-Nov-08 56 minutes |
Touch2022-Oct-25 59 minutes |
Curiosity (feat. Perry Zurn and Dani S. Bassett)2022-Oct-11 55 minutes |
Self-Knowledge2022-Sep-27 59 minutes |
Influence(rs)2022-Sep-13 55 minutes |
Film2022-Aug-30 58 minutes |
Feminism (feat. Carol Hay)2022-Aug-16 59 minutes |
Waiting2022-Aug-02 52 minutes |
Kitsch2022-Jul-19 53 minutes |
Surveillance2022-Jul-05 50 minutes |
Animal Sociality (feat. Cynthia Willett)2022-Jun-21 54 minutes |
Animal Personhood2022-Jun-07 49 minutes |
Animal Consciousness2022-May-24 55 minutes |
Gen Z (feat. Sam Hernandez and Anna Solomon)2022-May-10 57 minutes |
The Unconscious2022-Apr-26 56 minutes |
Gossip2022-Apr-12 44 minutes |
Productivity2022-Mar-29 49 minutes |
Rage (feat. Myisha Cherry)2022-Mar-15 59 minutes |
Anti-Natalism2022-Mar-01 59 minutes |
Trees2022-Feb-15 56 minutes |
Heteropessimism2022-Feb-01 58 minutes |
Walking2022-Jan-18 59 minutes |
Science Fiction (feat. Helen de Cruz)2022-Jan-04 55 minutes |
Intoxication2021-Dec-21 59 minutes |
Christmas-Industrial Complex2021-Dec-07 54 minutes |
Secrets2021-Nov-23 59 minutes |
Disgust2021-Nov-09 59 minutes |
Living Your Truth (feat. Tamsin Kimoto)2021-Oct-26 59 minutes |
Art as Commodity2021-Oct-12 57 minutes |
Hooking Up2021-Sep-28 59 minutes |
Paradox2021-Sep-14 55 minutes |
Synesthesia2021-Aug-31 53 minutes |
Astrology2021-Aug-17 57 minutes |
Genomics (feat. Joel Michael Reynolds)2021-Aug-03 58 minutes |
Brain in a Vat2021-Jul-20 52 minutes |
Alienation2021-Jul-06 52 minutes |
Cancel Culture2021-Jun-22 56 minutes |
Body Positivity to Fat Feminism (feat. Dr. Amelia Hruby)2021-Jun-08 59 minutes |
Living Together During Covid2021-May-25 52 minutes |
Dating During Covid2021-May-11 55 minutes |
Friendship During Covid (feat. Anna Koppelman)2021-Apr-27 57 minutes |
Games and Gamification (feat. C. Thi Nguyen)2021-Apr-13 54 minutes |
Free Britney! Conservatorship and Disability2021-Mar-30 57 minutes |
Gaslighting2021-Mar-16 47 minutes |
Reparations (feat. Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò)2021-Mar-09 54 minutes |
Genius2021-Mar-02 48 minutes |
Polyamory2021-Feb-23 52 minutes |
Open Relationships2021-Feb-16 54 minutes |
Monogamy2021-Feb-09 50 minutes |
Marriage2021-Feb-02 49 minutes |
Buddhist Practice and Anti-Racism (feat. Jessica Locke)2021-Jan-26 51 minutes |
Performativity2021-Jan-19 39 minutes |
Conspiracy Theories (feat. Brian Keeley)2021-Jan-12 54 minutes |
Me, Myself, and Zoom2021-Jan-05 54 minutes |
New Year's Resolutions2020-Dec-29 45 minutes |
Parrhesia - Speaking Truth to Power2020-Dec-16 51 minutes |
Ghosting2020-Dec-08 50 minutes |
Empathy2020-Dec-01 47 minutes |
Why Millennials Love Homemaking2020-Nov-15 50 minutes |
Nostalgia2020-Nov-15 55 minutes |
Anti-Maskers and American Individualism2020-Oct-31 49 minutes |
Existential Anxiety2020-Oct-31 53 minutes |
How Capitalism Commodifies Time2020-Oct-31 44 minutes |
Welcome to Overthink!2020-Oct-31 7 minutes |