Overthink

The best of all possible podcasts, Leibniz would say. Putting big ideas in dialogue with the everyda

Episodes

Total: 119

Secrets

2021/11/23

What’s this episode about? Shh, it’s a secret. Just kidding! In episode 39, Ellie and David take a d

Disgust

2021/11/9

Disgust is often assumed to be biological, but in what ways do cultural norms and personal preferenc

Are you #LivingYourTruth? This buzzy catchphrase is all over Instagram, but might it actually justif

Art as Commodity

2021/10/12

Today's art world is driven by multimillion-dollar auctions and fancy art fairs inaccessible to

Hooking Up

2021/9/28

Hooking up: sexual liberation or unethical exploitation? With the rise of dating apps, sexual gratif

Paradox

2021/9/14

Ever want to have your cake and eat it too? Maybe you can! In episode 34, join Ellie and David (and

Synesthesia

2021/8/31

Have you ever tasted music or experienced numbers as having genders? If so, you might be a synesthet

Astrology

2021/8/17

Astrology. Dangerous pseudoscience? Comforting salve in a cold capitalist world? Subjugated knowledg

From 23andMe to prenatal testing, genetic testing is everywhere these days! The use of these tests r

Brain in a Vat

2021/7/20

Have you considered that you might be a brain in a vat of liquid floating in a laboratory somewhere?

Alienation

2021/7/6

Do you fear the Sunday Scaries and Thank God It's Friday? You might be suffering from a case of

Cancel Culture

2021/6/22

In episode 28 of Overthink, Ellie and David explore cancel culture. Is it a thing--and if so, what a

In episode 27 of Overthink, Ellie and David speak with feminist philosopher and author Dr. Amelia Hr

In episode 26 of Overthink, Ellie and David explore cohabitation during Covid. They use philosopher

Dating During Covid

2021/5/11

In episode 25 of Overthink, Ellie and David discuss dating during Covid--including their own experie

On episode 24 of Overthink, Ellie and David tackle friendship during Covid. They begin by discussing

In episode 23 of Overthink, Ellie, and David sit down with philosopher Dr. C. Thi Nguyen to discuss

In episode 22 of Overthink, Ellie and David discuss the new Britney Spears documentary exposing her

Gaslighting

2021/3/16

Ellie and David discuss the term "gaslighting" in episode 21. They begin by jumping into t

In episode 20 of Overthink, Ellie and David sit down with philosopher Dr. Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò to discu